Tuscarawas County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tuscarawas County is located in Ohio with a total population of 92,585. It is the 30th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuscarawas County is 41.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tuscarawas County is $64,494. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $176,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Tuscarawas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tuscarawas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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%.