Paulding County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Paulding County is located in Ohio with a total population of 18,800. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paulding County is 41.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paulding County is $68,167. This is 2% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $126,800. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Paulding County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paulding County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 90.4%.