Brown County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brown County is located in Ohio with a total population of 43,710. It is the 55th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 42.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $69,990. This is about average than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $181,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Brown County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brown County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 87.8%.