Preble County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Preble County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Preble County, Ohio has a population of 40,765, the 61st most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $69,223 and the median home value is $180,900. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

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

Preble County Quick Facts

Population 40,765

Median Household Income $69,223

Median Home Value $180,900

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 40,765 61st of 88

Median Income $69,223 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Preble 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	40,802	40,765	-0.1%
Median household income	$71,237	$69,223	-2.8%
Median home value	$171,100	$180,900	+5.7%

Median Household Income

Preble

$69,223

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Preble

$180,900

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

61.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $794/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.0%

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 Preble County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eaton	8,339	$51,467	14.1%	$148,200
Lake Lakengren	3,445	$87,135	6.5%	$211,400
Camden	2,029	$49,063	23.7%	$117,400
Lewisburg	1,927	$75,379	21.6%	$155,800
New Paris	1,582	$38,527	23.7%	$86,800
West Alexandria	1,340	$59,973	8.5%	$154,300
Eldorado	841	$68,966	7.2%	$135,600
Gratis	725	$77,500	7.4%	$154,600
West Manchester	341	$61,875	6.6%	$105,500
West Elkton	148	$50,833	26.4%	$89,000

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Population Overview

Preble County is located in Ohio with a total population of 40,765. It is the 61st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Preble County is 43.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Preble County is $69,223. This is 3% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $180,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Preble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Preble County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Preble 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 Preble County, Ohio?

Preble County has a population of 40,765, making it the 61st most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Preble County?

The median household income in Preble County is $69,223 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Preble County, Ohio?

Preble County contains 10 Census-designated places.