Ohio County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Ohio County, Kentucky has a population of 23,735, the 49th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $57,798 and the median home value is $121,400. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ohio County Quick Facts
How Ohio County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,704 | 23,735 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $54,369 | $57,798 | +6.3% |
| Median home value | $113,400 | $121,400 | +7.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ohio County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 3,524 | $53,944 | 11.2% | $167,900 |
| Hartford | 2,649 | $61,445 | 12.9% | $106,900 |
| Fordsville | 453 | $45,000 | 24.9% | N/A |
| McHenry | 385 | $40,000 | 21.6% | $96,100 |
| Centertown | 371 | $46,563 | 18.6% | $94,100 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | 16.7% | $95,000 |
| Rosine | 76 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Explore Kentucky Rankings
Population Overview
Ohio County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 23,735. It is the 49th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ohio County is 40.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,798. This is 9% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ohio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ohio County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ohio County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ohio County, Kentucky?
Ohio County has a population of 23,735, making it the 49th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Ohio County?
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,798 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.
How many cities are in Ohio County, Kentucky?
Ohio County contains 7 Census-designated places.