Ottawa 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 | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,906 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 68.2 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.5 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,091 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ottawa County declined by 2.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,161 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ottawa County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,734 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.81% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ottawa County is about 9% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,187 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $909 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.6% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ottawa County is about 15.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $909 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ottawa County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.4 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,344 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,272 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,260 | 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 Ottawa 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
Ottawa County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 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
Ottawa County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ottawa County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 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 Ottawa County, Ohio.
What is the population of Ottawa County, Ohio?
The population of Ottawa County, Ohio is 39,906, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ottawa County, Ohio?
The population density of Ottawa County, Ohio is 68.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ottawa County, Ohio?
The median household income in Ottawa County, Ohio is $75,734, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ottawa County, Ohio?
The median home price in Ottawa County, Ohio is $167,187, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ottawa County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Ottawa County, Ohio is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.