Auglaize County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Auglaize County is located in Ohio with a total population of 46,209. It is the 51st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Auglaize County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Auglaize County is $76,454. This is 10% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $182,000. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Auglaize County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Auglaize County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.