Richland County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Richland County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Richland County, Ohio has a population of 125,099, the 23rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $59,509 and the median home value is $164,800. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

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

Richland County Quick Facts

Population 125,099

Median Household Income $59,509

Median Home Value $164,800

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 67.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.9%

High School Graduation 90.0%

Cities/Places 13

Population 125,099 23rd of 88

Median Income $59,509 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Richland 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	125,138	125,099	-0.0%
Median household income	$57,649	$59,509	+3.2%
Median home value	$154,000	$164,800	+7.0%

Median Household Income

Richland

$59,509

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Richland

$164,800

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $824/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

24.5%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Richland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mansfield	47,663	$44,540	23.5%	$119,600
Galion	10,339	$52,176	15.2%	$112,700
Shelby	8,865	$58,351	13.2%	$122,200
Ontario	6,667	$68,539	7.4%	$174,500
Lexington	4,774	$52,196	13.8%	$192,300
Crestline	4,470	$51,766	14.4%	$104,600
Bellville	2,086	$67,396	11.8%	$212,200
Roseland	1,827	$48,618	19.8%	$92,500
Plymouth	1,804	$73,750	13.8%	$116,300
Butler	1,146	$75,250	5.0%	$180,700
Lincoln Heights	685	$45,882	21.5%	$86,400
Lucas	593	$57,333	10.1%	$142,300
Shiloh	526	$64,432	5.0%	$90,000

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Population Overview

Richland County is located in Ohio with a total population of 125,099. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland County is 40.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland County is $59,509. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $164,800. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Richland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Richland 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 Richland County, Ohio?

Richland County has a population of 125,099, making it the 23rd most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Richland County?

The median household income in Richland County is $59,509 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Richland County, Ohio?

Richland County contains 13 Census-designated places.