Scioto County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Scioto County, Ohio Demographics
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Scioto County, Ohio has a population of 72,627, the 35th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $50,609 and the median home value is $137,900. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

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

Scioto County Quick Facts

Population 72,627

Median Household Income $50,609

Median Home Value $137,900

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 68.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 72,627 35th of 88

Median Income $50,609 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Scioto 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	73,118	72,627	-0.7%
Median household income	$49,571	$50,609	+2.1%
Median home value	$132,300	$137,900	+4.2%

Median Household Income

Scioto

$50,609

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Scioto

$137,900

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.7%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 24.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

8.3%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

49.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.4%

Renter 31.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $742/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Scioto County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Portsmouth	17,728	$34,713	35.4%	$103,300
Wheelersburg	6,313	$63,132	11.4%	$210,000
West Portsmouth	2,605	$41,695	13.1%	$115,500
New Boston	2,470	$22,932	31.0%	$64,200
Rosemount	2,199	$41,742	13.4%	$111,900
Franklin Furnace	1,594	$59,621	12.5%	$147,200
Lucasville	1,527	$64,044	8.5%	$226,100
South Webster	873	$60,417	16.3%	$113,100
Clarktown	802	N/A	20.8%	$207,400
Sciotodale	794	$50,507	11.4%	$120,000
McDermott	423	N/A	0.0%	$66,600
Minford	379	N/A	14.2%	$221,300
Friendship	353	$134,259	2.3%	N/A
Rarden	172	$32,344	16.9%	$67,800
Otway	83	$75,469	13.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Scioto County is located in Ohio with a total population of 72,627. It is the 35th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scioto County is 41.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scioto County is $50,609. This is 29% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. 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 5.9%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $137,900. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Scioto County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scioto County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Scioto 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 Scioto County, Ohio?

Scioto County has a population of 72,627, making it the 35th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Scioto County?

The median household income in Scioto County is $50,609 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Scioto County, Ohio?

Scioto County contains 15 Census-designated places.