Geauga County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Geauga County, Ohio Demographics
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Geauga County, Ohio has a population of 95,481, the 29th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $107,860 and the median home value is $331,100. The poverty rate is 5.6%.

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

Geauga County Quick Facts

Population 95,481

Median Household Income $107,860

Median Home Value $331,100

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.0%

Median Age 45.0 years

Homeownership Rate 87.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.9%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 95,481 29th of 88

Median Income $107,860 51% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Geauga 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	95,479	95,481	+0.0%
Median household income	$100,783	$107,860	+7.0%
Median home value	$305,100	$331,100	+8.5%

Median Household Income

Geauga

$107,860

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Geauga

$331,100

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.0%

$25K-$50K 12.6%

$50K-$100K 25.5%

$100K+ 53.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

13.0%

$200K+

20.3%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.2%

Renter 12.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,083/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

28.0%

75+

9.5%

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 Geauga County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bainbridge	8,623	$144,167	3.0%	$446,600
Chesterland	7,086	$107,898	9.8%	$297,800
Chardon	5,249	$86,613	6.7%	$303,000
South Russell	3,956	$171,875	2.1%	$432,800
Middlefield	2,743	$65,319	9.8%	$199,800
Burton	1,522	$69,145	13.8%	$222,700
Bass Lake	475	$203,264	0.0%	$369,500
Aquilla	248	$55,417	13.0%	$139,100
Parkman	53	N/A	28.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Geauga County is located in Ohio with a total population of 95,481. It is the 29th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geauga County is 45.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geauga County is $107,860. This is 51% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $331,100. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Geauga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

40.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Geauga County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher 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 91.8%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Geauga 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 Geauga County, Ohio?

Geauga County has a population of 95,481, making it the 29th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Geauga County?

The median household income in Geauga County is $107,860 with a poverty rate of 5.6%.

How many cities are in Geauga County, Ohio?

Geauga County contains 9 Census-designated places.