Huron 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 | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,013 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 117.1 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,432 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Huron County declined by 2.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 58,412 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Huron County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,519 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.52% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Huron County is about 5% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $88,999 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $824 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Huron County is about 9.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $824 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Huron County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,859 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,463 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 636 | 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 Huron County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes 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
Huron County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 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
Huron County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Huron County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.1% | 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 Huron County, Ohio.
What is the population of Huron County, Ohio?
The population of Huron County, Ohio is 58,013, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Huron County, Ohio?
The population density of Huron County, Ohio is 117.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Huron County, Ohio?
The median household income in Huron County, Ohio is $66,519, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Huron County, Ohio?
The median home price in Huron County, Ohio is $88,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Huron County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Huron County, Ohio is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.