Vinton 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 | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,669 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.5 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.49% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,222 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Vinton County declined by 4.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,686 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Vinton County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,113 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.97% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vinton County is about 22% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $194,711 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $663 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Vinton County is about 24.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $663 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vinton County spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 261 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.3 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.6 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 261 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,083 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,110 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 401 | 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 Vinton County is 31 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
Vinton County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 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
Vinton County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Vinton County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 30.6% | 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 Vinton County, Ohio.
What is the population of Vinton County, Ohio?
The population of Vinton County, Ohio is 12,669, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Vinton County, Ohio?
The population density of Vinton County, Ohio is 30.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Vinton County, Ohio?
The median household income in Vinton County, Ohio is $54,113, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Vinton County, Ohio?
The median home price in Vinton County, Ohio is $194,711, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Vinton County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Vinton County, Ohio is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.