Pickaway County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Pickaway County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pickaway County, Ohio has a population of 60,131, the 42nd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $74,040 and the median home value is $256,800. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pickaway County Quick Facts

Population 60,131

Median Household Income $74,040

Median Home Value $256,800

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 60,131 42nd of 88

Median Income $74,040 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Pickaway County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	59,407	60,131	+1.2%
Median household income	$72,927	$74,040	+1.5%
Median home value	$235,700	$256,800	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Pickaway

$74,040

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pickaway

$256,800

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 16.8%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 35.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,020/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

22.8%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pickaway County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Circleville	14,142	$60,296	18.9%	$191,700
Ashville	4,648	$66,522	4.0%	$291,000
South Bloomfield	3,329	$75,625	10.8%	$219,000
Commercial Point	3,141	$107,868	4.1%	$344,600
Logan Elm Village	1,214	$84,750	12.3%	$204,200
Williamsport	1,032	$57,386	20.7%	$155,200
New Holland	955	$47,159	28.5%	$137,100
Derby	435	$29,035	58.4%	$134,400
Orient	288	$53,182	16.3%	N/A
Darbyville	264	$52,614	27.3%	$134,100

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Population Overview

Pickaway County is located in Ohio with a total population of 60,131. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pickaway County is 39.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pickaway County is $74,040. This is 4% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $256,800. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pickaway County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pickaway 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 Pickaway County, Ohio?

Pickaway County has a population of 60,131, making it the 42nd most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Pickaway County?

The median household income in Pickaway County is $74,040 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Pickaway County, Ohio?

Pickaway County contains 10 Census-designated places.