County · Ohio
Wood County, Ohio
Wood County, Ohio. Wood County had 134,176 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 47 places (26 cities, villages and boroughs, 19 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 39173.
Wood County is one of the 3 counties of the Toledo, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
134,176
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 132,248 · ACS 2020-2024: 132,064
Median household income
$74,216
±$2,456 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$227,600
±$4,674 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$972
±$25 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Wood County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 132,248 residents in Wood County. The Census Bureau estimates 134,176 for July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 132,064 over 617 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wood County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 132,064 | 11,810,293 | +1,914 |
| Households | 54,257±481 | 4,863,191 | +3,668 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.37 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 57,649±113 | 5,292,391 | +3,687 |
Wood County's population since 2000
From 121,065 in 2000 to 134,176 in 2025: up 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wood County?
Wood County holds 47 places: 26 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 19 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Bowling Green with 31,182 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bowling Green | 30,808 | $45,154 |
|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg | 25,041 | $111,643 |
| Perrysburg Township | 13,571 | $73,988 |
| Lake Township, Wood County | 11,160 | $72,222 |
| Rossford | 6,299 | $71,199 |
| Middleton Township, Wood County | 5,611 | $121,419 |
| Northwood | 5,160 | $77,268 |
| Montgomery Township, Wood County | 4,157 | $75,917 |
| Troy Township, Wood County | 4,097 | $77,527 |
| Henry Township | 4,079 | $61,708 |
| North Baltimore | 3,369 | $60,396 |
| Walbridge | 3,011 | $55,469 |
| Freedom Township, Wood County | 2,644 | $92,670 |
| Bloom Township, Wood County | 2,513 | $74,000 |
| Weston Township | 2,124 | $66,031 |
| Washington Township, Wood County | 1,864 | $130,643 |
| Liberty Township, Wood County | 1,690 | $70,057 |
| Plain Township, Wood CountyGEOID 3917363002 | 1,625 | $73,594 |
| Grand Rapids Township | 1,586 | $76,574 |
| Perry Township, Wood County | 1,568 | $67,868 |
| Portage Township, Wood County | 1,558 | $73,256 |
| Weston | 1,455 | $60,714 |
| Pemberville | 1,326 | $88,269 |
| Haskins | 1,245 | $108,828 |
| Webster TownshipGEOID 3917382544 | 1,230 | $105,179 |
| Millbury | 1,193 | $80,833 |
| Center Township, Wood CountyGEOID 3917313015 | 1,140 | $108,056 |
| Fostoria | 13,046 | $54,151 |
| Luckey | 1,009 | $90,795 |
| Bradner | 971 | $64,286 |
| Milton Township, Wood County | 929 | $99,722 |
| Grand Rapids | 925 | $76,250 |
| Wayne | 841 | $73,125 |
| Jackson Township, Wood County | 702 | $67,679 |
| Bloomdale | 665 | $63,221 |
| Cygnet | 543 | $67,446 |
| Risingsun | 541 | $66,705 |
| Jerry City | 454 | $68,750 |
| Stony Ridge | 434 | $71,719 |
| RudolphGEOID 3968938 | 415 | not published |
| Portage | 398 | $56,316 |
| Tontogany | 387 | $60,547 |
| Hoytville | 220 | $84,167 |
| Custar | 178 | $48,393 |
| Milton CenterGEOID 3950708 | 137 | $63,438 |
| West MillgroveGEOID 3983888 | 131 | $98,333 |
| BairdstownGEOID 3903646 | 115 | $46,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wood County?
The median resident of Wood County is 36.2 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.6%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wood County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2±0.3 | 39.7 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% | 4.8% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.5%±0.3 pts | 75.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 12.0% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0%±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5%±1.4 pts | 31.5% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9%±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wood County earn?
Half of Wood County's 54,257 households earn less than $74,216 a year (±$2,456), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $76,783 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wood County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,216±$2,456 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,807±$3,161 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,918±$1,294 | $40,552 | +$3,005 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±1.0 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7%±1.7 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±0.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wood County?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Wood County's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 by its owner (±$4,674). The median renter pays $972 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wood County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,600±$4,674 | $214,800 | +$26,258 |
| Median gross rent | $972±$25 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6%±3.5 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,626±$31 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4%±1.4 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 57,649±113 | 5,292,391 | +3,687 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1%±1.4 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.6%±1.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wood County building?
Builders took permits for 163 new housing units across Wood County in 2025 (101 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wood County get to work?
80.0% of Wood County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Wood County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±1.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±1.4 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.6 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Wood County's census tracts?
Wood County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,434 (Tract 217.01) to $171,672 (Tract 206.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wood County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 88 |
| Median household income | 24th of 88 |
| Median home value | 18th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 88 |
| Median age | 84th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wood County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.