Scioto 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 | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,801 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 118.1 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.82% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 28,636 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Scioto County declined by 4.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 73,097 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Scioto County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,605 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.88% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Scioto County is about 29% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $71,940 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $748 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Scioto County is about 8.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $748 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Scioto County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.5 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,617 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,352 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 466 | 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 Scioto County is 22 minutes, longer 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
Scioto County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 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
Scioto County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Scioto County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 29.1% | 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 Scioto County, Ohio.
What is the population of Scioto County, Ohio?
The population of Scioto County, Ohio is 72,801, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Scioto County, Ohio?
The population density of Scioto County, Ohio is 118.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Scioto County, Ohio?
The median household income in Scioto County, Ohio is $49,605, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Scioto County, Ohio?
The median home price in Scioto County, Ohio is $71,940, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Scioto County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Scioto County, Ohio is 6.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.