Van Wert County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Van Wert County, Ohio has a population of 28,824, the 75th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $65,344 and the median home value is $137,300. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Van Wert County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Van Wert County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | 10,710 | $53,632 | 15.1% | $109,700 |
| Convoy | 1,009 | $56,250 | 20.4% | $92,400 |
| Ohio City | 820 | $55,588 | 9.1% | $90,300 |
| Middle Point | 645 | $53,906 | 9.6% | $83,100 |
| Willshire | 409 | $50,625 | 16.5% | $72,800 |
| Scott | 212 | $55,625 | 9.0% | $67,500 |
| Wren | 200 | $51,250 | 12.5% | $86,000 |
| Venedocia | 181 | $53,750 | 7.7% | N/A |
| Elgin | 80 | $88,289 | 3.8% | $112,500 |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Van Wert County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Van Wert County, Ohio?
Van Wert County has a population of 28,824, making it the 75th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Van Wert County?
The median household income in Van Wert County is $65,344 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.
How many cities are in Van Wert County, Ohio?
Van Wert County contains 9 Census-designated places.