Brown County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Brown County, Ohio has a population of 43,710, the 55th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $69,990 and the median home value is $181,100. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Brown County Quick Facts
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Brown County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Orab | 4,765 | $57,027 | 30.9% | $220,800 |
| Georgetown | 4,147 | $40,283 | 33.3% | $108,900 |
| Ripley | 1,626 | $45,652 | 26.3% | $109,100 |
| Lake Lorelei | 1,497 | $109,427 | 0.5% | $267,800 |
| Sardinia | 1,469 | $47,188 | 33.6% | $92,000 |
| Aberdeen | 1,449 | $44,007 | 32.7% | $159,100 |
| Lake Waynoka | 1,041 | $86,907 | 0.0% | $225,400 |
| Hamersville | 706 | $64,482 | 12.9% | $165,000 |
| Russellville | 706 | $63,750 | 25.1% | $109,200 |
| Higginsport | 374 | $50,694 | 35.4% | $96,400 |
| Fayetteville | 281 | $90,250 | 4.4% | $148,900 |
| St. Martin | 133 | N/A | 7.1% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
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 the same as the state median of $69,680. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Brown 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 Brown County, Ohio?
Brown County has a population of 43,710, making it the 55th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Brown County?
The median household income in Brown County is $69,990 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Brown County, Ohio?
Brown County contains 12 Census-designated places.