Van Wert County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Van Wert County is located in Ohio with a total population of 28,824. It is the 75th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Van Wert County is 41.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Van Wert County is $65,344. This is 6% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $137,300. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Van Wert County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Van Wert County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. 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

17.0% 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 93.6%.