Geauga County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Geauga County is located in Ohio with a total population of 95,479. It is the 29th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geauga County is 45.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geauga County is $100,783. This is 45% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $305,100. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Geauga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Geauga County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 25% higher 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 91.2%.