Ohio County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ohio County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 23,704. It is the 50th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ohio County is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ohio County is $54,369. This is 13% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ohio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.