Huron County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Huron County is located in Ohio with a total population of 58,412. It is the 45th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huron County is 40.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huron County is $65,972. This is 5% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $158,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Huron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Huron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.1% vs 4.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 90.6%.