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Tuscarawas County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Tuscarawas County, Ohio has a population of 92,385, the 30th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $65,044 and the median home value is $185,400. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

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

Tuscarawas County Quick Facts

Population 92,385
Median Household Income $65,044
Median Home Value $185,400
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 41.1 years
Homeownership Rate 68.9%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%
High School Graduation 88.9%
Cities/Places 22
Population 92,385 30th of 88
Median Income $65,044 9% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment 4.5%

How Tuscarawas County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population92,58592,385-0.2%
Median household income$64,494$65,044+0.9%
Median home value$176,800$185,400+4.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%
$25K-$50K 20.6%
$50K-$100K 33.8%
$100K+ 28.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.5%
$10K-$15K
4.2%
$15K-$20K
4.8%
$20K-$25K
2.8%
$25K-$30K
4.8%
$30K-$35K
4.5%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
7.9%
$60K-$75K
11.4%
$75K-$100K
14.4%
$100K-$125K
9.4%
$125K-$150K
7.8%
$150K-$200K
6.9%
$200K+
4.2%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $908/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Tuscarawas County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
New Philadelphia17,520$58,54715.9%$169,500
Dover13,053$64,27611.5%$193,700
Uhrichsville5,189$41,84626.0%$117,400
Newcomerstown3,677$45,58834.5%$95,300
Wilkshire Hills2,987$63,4908.5%$258,900
Strasburg2,614$64,3309.8%$201,700
Sugarcreek2,504$72,2221.4%$225,000
Dennison2,449$51,99222.9%$102,700
Tuscarawas1,235$87,65611.1%$158,200
Gnadenhutten1,111$65,3577.9%$117,900
Midvale977$70,69412.7%$112,500
Bolivar972$69,3755.1%$193,200
Baltic841$66,0717.7%$120,600
Port Washington586$66,5009.1%$123,500
Mineral City538$45,35721.9%$94,400
Barnhill533$70,2087.1%$100,600
Dundee390N/A0.0%N/A
Roswell267$60,0006.4%$95,000
Zoar220$80,9387.7%$171,900
Parral205$65,00021.0%$169,000
Stone Creek145$53,5714.8%$108,300
Sandyville119$128,9170.0%$164,200

Population Overview

Tuscarawas County is located in Ohio with a total population of 92,385. It is the 30th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County is $65,044. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $185,400. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Tuscarawas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tuscarawas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County, Ohio?

Tuscarawas County has a population of 92,385, making it the 30th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Tuscarawas County?

The median household income in Tuscarawas County is $65,044 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Tuscarawas County, Ohio?

Tuscarawas County contains 22 Census-designated places.