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Morrow County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Morrow County, Ohio has a population of 35,214, the 69th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $71,047 and the median home value is $200,800. The poverty rate is 10.9%.

Morrow County Quick Facts

Population 35,214
Median Household Income $71,047
Median Home Value $200,800
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 43.3 years
Homeownership Rate 81.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%
High School Graduation 91.4%
Cities/Places 9
Population 35,214 69th of 88
Median Income $71,047 2% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%
$25K-$50K 17.1%
$50K-$100K 40.4%
$100K+ 31.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
2.6%
$35K-$40K
4.4%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
8.4%
$60K-$75K
16.0%
$75K-$100K
16.0%
$100K-$125K
11.0%
$125K-$150K
6.9%
$150K-$200K
8.1%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Morrow County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mount Gilead2,909$49,53616.3%$156,200
Cardington1,899$66,25011.0%$132,600
Candlewood Lake1,108$101,2507.1%$245,100
Iberia436N/A3.0%$213,700
Fulton357$61,25014.3%$141,200
Edison353$46,25016.9%$131,300
Marengo240$81,6677.9%$193,100
Chesterville232$53,50014.4%$115,300
Sparta159$66,9238.2%$88,500

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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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 the same as 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Morrow County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Morrow County, Ohio?

Morrow County has a population of 35,214, making it the 69th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Morrow County?

The median household income in Morrow County is $71,047 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.

How many cities are in Morrow County, Ohio?

Morrow County contains 9 Census-designated places.