Vinton County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Vinton County is located in Ohio with a total population of 12,686. It is the 88th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vinton County is 43.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vinton County is $53,813. This is 23% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $131,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Vinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vinton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.1%.