Ohio County, IN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,008 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 68.7 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.3 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,567 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ohio County grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,993 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ohio County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,179 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.13% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ohio County is about 4% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $268,055 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $851 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ohio County is about 26.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $851 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ohio County spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 227 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.2 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.4 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 227 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,025 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,091 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.3 min), Howard County (16.1 min), Tippecanoe County (16.2 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (32.9 min), Brown County (31.7 min), Harrison County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Ohio County is 27 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ohio County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Ohio County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ohio County, Indiana.
What is the population of Ohio County, Indiana?
The population of Ohio County, Indiana is 6,008, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ohio County, Indiana?
The population density of Ohio County, Indiana is 68.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ohio County, Indiana?
The median household income in Ohio County, Indiana is $67,179, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ohio County, Indiana?
The median home price in Ohio County, Indiana is $268,055, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ohio County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Ohio County, Indiana is 1.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.