Belmont County, OH 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 | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,266 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 120.7 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.68% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,450 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Belmont County declined by 3.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 65,982 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Belmont County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,542 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.92% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Belmont County is about 16% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $78,749 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $769 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Belmont County is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $769 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Belmont County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,420 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,363 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 870 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Belmont County is about the same as in Ohio.
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
Belmont County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Belmont County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Belmont County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belmont County, Ohio.
What is the population of Belmont County, Ohio?
The population of Belmont County, Ohio is 65,266, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Belmont County, Ohio?
The population density of Belmont County, Ohio is 120.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Belmont County, Ohio?
The median household income in Belmont County, Ohio is $58,542, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Belmont County, Ohio?
The median home price in Belmont County, Ohio is $78,749, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Belmont County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Belmont County, Ohio is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.