Ohio County's estimated 2026 population is 40,023 with a growth rate of -1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ohio County is the 12th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 44,477 and has seen a growth of -10.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 33,522 adults, (9,473 of whom are seniors) in Ohio County.
Female: 21,291 (51.2%)
Male: 20,291 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Ohio County includes 90.23% White, 3.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,521 | 90.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,220 | 5.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,390 | 3.34% |
| Other race | 217 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.07% |
Ohio County's average per capita income is $44,638. Household income levels show a median of $57,094. The poverty rate stands at 17.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,970 | - |
| Families | $89,198 | $107,497 |
| Households | $57,094 | $85,503 |
| Non Families | $33,548 | $55,226 |
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