Ohio County, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ohio County, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 75% of counties in Indiana
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 75% of counties in Indiana
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,998 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 68.6 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.01% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.8 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,619 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ohio County grew by 2.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,998 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ohio County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.2% of residents. That is 3.7 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 986 16.4% -5.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,134 18.9% -2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,391 23.2% +3.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,325 22.1% +5.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Ohio County and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 49.8% Indiana 49.6%
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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 | $70,588 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.38% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ohio County is about 2% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $267,307 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $897 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ohio County is about 24.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ohio County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 254 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ohio County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.5 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.0 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 254 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,876 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| 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 (15.8 min), Howard County (15.9 min), Daviess County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (33.6 min), Brown County (32.6 min), Franklin County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Ohio County is 30 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 | 2.27 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
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).
Ohio County, IN Compared With Nearby Counties
How Ohio County, IN compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County, IN | 5,998 | $70,588 #3/3 | $267,307 #1/3 | 30.5 min #3/3 |
| Dearborn County, IN | 51,094 | $83,757 | $213,461 | 30.1 min |
| Boone County, KY | 139,822 | $99,828 | $161,197 | 21.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ohio County, Indiana.
How big is Ohio County, Indiana by population?
About 5,998 people live in Ohio County, Indiana, in 2,619 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 47.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Ohio County, Indiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ohio County, Indiana has 69 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Ohio County, Indiana?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($267,307 against $70,588), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $897 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Ohio County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Ohio County, Indiana is only 1.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Ohio County, Indiana?
14.9% of adults in Ohio County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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