Wood County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wood County is located in Ohio with a total population of 131,795. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wood County is 35.7 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wood County is $73,124. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $214,400. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Wood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%.

Education

37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wood County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher 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 95.2%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.