Richland County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Richland County is located in Ohio with a total population of 125,138. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland County is 40.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland County is $57,649. This is 17% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $154,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Richland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 89.5%.