Coshocton County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Coshocton County, Ohio Demographics
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Coshocton County, Ohio has a population of 36,744, the 66th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $55,577 and the median home value is $155,500. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Coshocton County Quick Facts

Population 36,744

Median Household Income $55,577

Median Home Value $155,500

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 72.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.7%

High School Graduation 83.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 36,744 66th of 88

Median Income $55,577 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Coshocton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	36,679	36,744	+0.2%
Median household income	$54,687	$55,577	+1.6%
Median home value	$142,300	$155,500	+9.3%

Median Household Income

Coshocton

$55,577

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coshocton

$155,500

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.9%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 23.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.9%

Renter 27.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $765/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coshocton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coshocton	11,068	$48,731	25.9%	$139,700
West Lafayette	2,857	$49,261	31.7%	$101,900
Canal Lewisville	658	$62,188	18.1%	$84,000
Warsaw	604	$38,000	13.1%	$118,200
Nellie	313	$29,688	50.5%	$164,800
Conesville	211	$51,250	6.2%	$98,600
Plainfield	192	$55,769	2.1%	$153,200
Fresno	149	$25,408	29.5%	$80,800

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Population Overview

Coshocton County is located in Ohio with a total population of 36,744. It is the 66th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coshocton County is 41.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coshocton County is $55,577. This is 22% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $155,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Coshocton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Coshocton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coshocton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Coshocton County, Ohio?

Coshocton County has a population of 36,744, making it the 66th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Coshocton County?

The median household income in Coshocton County is $55,577 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.

How many cities are in Coshocton County, Ohio?

Coshocton County contains 8 Census-designated places.