Ross County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Ross County, Ohio has a population of 76,748, the 32nd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $59,819 and the median home value is $158,500. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
Ross County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ross County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 21,958 | $49,193 | 20.1% | $145,900 |
| Greenfield | 4,047 | $46,513 | 22.9% | $96,600 |
| Frankfort | 1,419 | $62,583 | 12.9% | $159,100 |
| Kingston | 837 | $40,609 | 22.6% | $138,700 |
| Richmond Dale | 600 | N/A | 0.0% | $88,700 |
| Bainbridge | 574 | $41,250 | 29.7% | $88,100 |
| Clarksburg | 543 | $47,727 | 29.7% | $117,500 |
| Bourneville | 471 | N/A | 3.4% | $85,600 |
| Andersonville | 437 | $79,107 | 10.1% | $209,800 |
| Massieville | 415 | $39,519 | 2.2% | $141,000 |
| Adelphi | 327 | $36,563 | 25.5% | $123,800 |
| South Salem | 135 | $68,750 | 18.9% | $115,600 |
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Population Overview
Ross County is located in Ohio with a total population of 76,748. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ross County is 41.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ross County is $59,819. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Ross County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ross County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ross County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Ross County, Ohio?
Ross County has a population of 76,748, making it the 32nd most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Ross County?
The median household income in Ross County is $59,819 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.
How many cities are in Ross County, Ohio?
Ross County contains 12 Census-designated places.