Belmont County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Belmont County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Belmont County, Ohio has a population of 65,982, the 36th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $58,411 and the median home value is $143,000. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Belmont County Quick Facts

Population 65,982

Median Household Income $58,411

Median Home Value $143,000

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 24

Population 65,982 36th of 88

Median Income $58,411 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment 5.7%

Median Household Income

Belmont

$58,411

$69,680

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Belmont

$143,000

$199,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.8%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

28.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Belmont County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Martins Ferry	6,192	$43,073	27.9%	$92,800
St. Clairsville	5,043	$73,534	8.3%	$197,600
Bellaire	3,852	$35,000	33.5%	$85,800
Barnesville	3,602	$52,442	20.1%	$102,200
Shadyside	3,458	$55,081	10.1%	$125,100
Powhatan Point	1,511	$49,453	22.0%	$110,000
Bridgeport	1,457	$53,409	20.3%	$89,300
Bethesda	1,230	$33,606	21.2%	$98,800
Wolfhurst	1,131	$26,071	34.2%	$82,800
Neffs	1,032	$35,714	7.3%	N/A
Flushing	1,004	$64,250	13.9%	$98,800
Yorkville	1,002	$50,625	16.5%	$117,500
Brookside	673	$83,021	11.1%	$109,600
Blaine	505	$66,042	0.0%	$95,400
Lloydsville	489	$71,118	1.4%	$266,700
Holloway	376	$39,792	39.6%	$30,000
Lansing	352	N/A	6.0%	$103,700
Belmont	306	$63,929	7.2%	$96,300
Morristown	230	$48,000	10.9%	$90,000
Bannock	165	$43,250	13.3%	$98,900
Glencoe	114	$118,317	0.0%	N/A
Wilson	91	$73,125	15.4%	$137,500
Lafferty	76	N/A	0.0%	$120,800
Fairview	47	N/A	25.0%	$93,800

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Population Overview

Belmont County is located in Ohio with a total population of 65,982. It is the 36th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belmont County is 44.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belmont County is $58,411. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $143,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Belmont County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Belmont County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Belmont County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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 Belmont County, Ohio?

Belmont County has a population of 65,982, making it the 36th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Belmont County?

The median household income in Belmont County is $58,411 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Belmont County, Ohio?

Belmont County contains 24 Census-designated places.