Van Wert County's estimated 2026 population is 29,160 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Wert County is the 74th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 28,679 and has seen a growth of 1.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 22,195 adults, (5,760 of whom are seniors) in Van Wert County.
Female: 14,473 (50.2%)
Male: 14,353 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Van Wert County includes 92.98% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,802 | 92.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,359 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 343 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.29% |
Van Wert County's average per capita income is $47,636. Household income levels show a median of $67,917. The poverty rate stands at 8.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,109 | - |
| Families | $84,581 | $95,945 |
| Households | $67,917 | $82,591 |
| Non Families | $44,302 | $50,603 |
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