Belmont County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. 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%.