Ohio County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ohio County is located in Indiana with a total population of 5,993. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ohio County is 46.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ohio County is $67,942. This is 3% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $193,500. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Ohio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.