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%.
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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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Morrow County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead | 2,909 | $49,536 | 16.3% | $156,200 |
| Cardington | 1,899 | $66,250 | 11.0% | $132,600 |
| Candlewood Lake | 1,108 | $101,250 | 7.1% | $245,100 |
| Iberia | 436 | N/A | 3.0% | $213,700 |
| Fulton | 357 | $61,250 | 14.3% | $141,200 |
| Edison | 353 | $46,250 | 16.9% | $131,300 |
| Marengo | 240 | $81,667 | 7.9% | $193,100 |
| Chesterville | 232 | $53,500 | 14.4% | $115,300 |
| Sparta | 159 | $66,923 | 8.2% | $88,500 |
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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.