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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

Population 58,319
Median Household Income $67,878
Median Home Value $166,000
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 74.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.7%
High School Graduation 90.9%
Cities/Places 11
Population 58,319 45th of 88
Median Income $67,878 5% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment 4.5%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population58,41258,319-0.2%
Median household income$65,972$67,878+2.9%
Median home value$158,900$166,000+4.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%
$25K-$50K 21.3%
$50K-$100K 32.0%
$100K+ 30.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
3.7%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
4.4%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
4.8%
$35K-$40K
3.9%
$40K-$45K
4.4%
$45K-$50K
4.8%
$50K-$60K
7.2%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
14.5%
$100K-$125K
11.6%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
6.8%
$200K+
4.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
61.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $848/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Huron County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Norwalk17,095$60,84416.3%$163,300
Willard6,164$53,54218.5%$115,700
New London2,675$50,11415.3%$114,200
Monroeville1,641$64,5637.2%$136,100
Greenwich1,366$67,73418.5%$121,600
Wakeman1,101$72,3967.9%$196,300
Holiday Lakes924$125,9520.0%$250,000
North Fairfield569$74,00018.1%$104,400
Collins430$51,4000.0%$191,200
New Haven (Huron County)382$68,46234.0%$74,500
Celeryville262$99,9045.3%$134,600

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.