Williams County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Williams County, Ohio Demographics
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Williams County, Ohio has a population of 36,719, the 67th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $61,048 and the median home value is $150,000. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

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

Williams County Quick Facts

Population 36,719

Median Household Income $61,048

Median Home Value $150,000

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 41.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.7%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 14

Population 36,719 67th of 88

Median Income $61,048 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Williams County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	36,862	36,719	-0.4%
Median household income	$61,834	$61,048	-1.3%
Median home value	$140,000	$150,000	+7.1%

Median Household Income

Williams

$61,048

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Williams

$150,000

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 25.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

9.8%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

13.4%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $791/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Williams County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bryan	8,631	$52,865	19.0%	$144,400
Montpelier	3,905	$41,269	15.7%	$106,900
Edgerton	2,049	$45,216	15.2%	$115,000
West Unity	1,812	$66,759	12.6%	$110,500
Stryker	1,155	$72,569	4.7%	$119,400
Pioneer	1,024	$44,671	21.8%	$152,400
Edon	773	$74,219	8.9%	$110,100
Lake Seneca	532	$86,202	6.2%	$193,200
Kunkle	244	N/A	30.3%	$46,700
Alvordton	190	N/A	29.5%	N/A
Nettle Lake	180	N/A	0.0%	$47,500
Pulaski	87	$33,750	0.0%	$115,700
Blakeslee	73	N/A	11.0%	N/A
Holiday City	52	$82,500	9.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Williams County is located in Ohio with a total population of 36,719. It is the 67th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williams County is 41.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Williams County is $61,048. This is 14% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Williams County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Williams County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Williams 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 Williams County, Ohio?

Williams County has a population of 36,719, making it the 67th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Williams County?

The median household income in Williams County is $61,048 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Williams County, Ohio?

Williams County contains 14 Census-designated places.