Hocking County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hocking County is located in Ohio with a total population of 27,938. It is the 76th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hocking County is 42.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hocking County is $61,366. This is 12% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hocking County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hocking County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 88.1%.