Morrow County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morrow County is located in Ohio with a total population of 35,214. It is the 69th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morrow County is 43.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morrow County is $71,047. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $200,800. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Morrow County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morrow County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 91.4%.