Scioto County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scioto County is located in Ohio with a total population of 73,118. It is the 35th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scioto County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scioto County is $49,571. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $132,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Scioto County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scioto County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

17.9% 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 88.7%.