Huron County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Huron County, Ohio has a population of 58,319, the 45th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $67,878 and the median home value is $166,000. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Huron County Quick Facts
How Huron 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 | 58,412 | 58,319 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $65,972 | $67,878 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $158,900 | $166,000 | +4.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Huron County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 17,095 | $60,844 | 16.3% | $163,300 |
| Willard | 6,164 | $53,542 | 18.5% | $115,700 |
| New London | 2,675 | $50,114 | 15.3% | $114,200 |
| Monroeville | 1,641 | $64,563 | 7.2% | $136,100 |
| Greenwich | 1,366 | $67,734 | 18.5% | $121,600 |
| Wakeman | 1,101 | $72,396 | 7.9% | $196,300 |
| Holiday Lakes | 924 | $125,952 | 0.0% | $250,000 |
| North Fairfield | 569 | $74,000 | 18.1% | $104,400 |
| Collins | 430 | $51,400 | 0.0% | $191,200 |
| New Haven (Huron County) | 382 | $68,462 | 34.0% | $74,500 |
| Celeryville | 262 | $99,904 | 5.3% | $134,600 |
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Population Overview
Huron County is located in Ohio with a total population of 58,319. It is the 45th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Huron County is 40.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Huron County is $67,878. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Huron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Huron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.4% vs 4.8%). The Asian population (0.4%) 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 90.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Huron 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 Huron County, Ohio?
Huron County has a population of 58,319, making it the 45th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Huron County?
The median household income in Huron County is $67,878 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.
How many cities are in Huron County, Ohio?
Huron County contains 11 Census-designated places.