Ohio County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ohio County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 41,904. It is the 12th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ohio County is 42.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ohio County is $57,867. This is about average than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $165,300. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ohio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ohio County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.