Ross County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. 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%.