Ohio County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Ohio County, West Virginia has a population of 41,582, the 12th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $57,094 and the median home value is $166,000. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ohio County Quick Facts
How Ohio 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 | 41,904 | 41,582 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $57,867 | $57,094 | -1.3% |
| Median home value | $165,300 | $166,000 | +0.4% |
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: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ohio County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 26,350 | $48,590 | 20.5% | $146,500 |
| Bethlehem | 2,592 | $83,409 | 8.8% | $200,000 |
| West Liberty | 1,481 | $43,750 | 33.6% | $151,900 |
| Triadelphia | 825 | $48,281 | 26.9% | $93,600 |
| Clearview | 500 | $81,750 | 10.0% | $211,600 |
| Valley Grove | 363 | $58,125 | 10.9% | $122,700 |
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Population Overview
Ohio County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 41,582. It is the 12th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ohio County is 42.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,094. This is 4% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ohio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ohio County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%.
Education
33.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ohio County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ohio County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia 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 Ohio County, West Virginia?
Ohio County has a population of 41,582, making it the 12th most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Ohio County?
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,094 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.
How many cities are in Ohio County, West Virginia?
Ohio County contains 6 Census-designated places.