Ottawa County, Ohio Population 2022
Ottawa County, Ohio's estimated population is 39,793 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ottawa County, Ohio is the 63rd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 41,359 and has seen a growth of -3.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,248 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,308 | 1,060 | 47.15% |
| 1860 | 7,016 | 3,708 | 112.09% |
| 1870 | 13,364 | 6,348 | 90.48% |
| 1880 | 19,762 | 6,398 | 47.87% |
| 1890 | 21,974 | 2,212 | 11.19% |
| 1900 | 22,213 | 239 | 1.09% |
| 1910 | 22,360 | 147 | 0.66% |
| 1920 | 22,193 | -167 | -0.75% |
| 1930 | 24,109 | 1,916 | 8.63% |
| 1940 | 24,360 | 251 | 1.04% |
| 1950 | 29,469 | 5,109 | 20.97% |
| 1960 | 35,323 | 5,854 | 19.86% |
| 1970 | 37,099 | 1,776 | 5.03% |
| 1980 | 40,076 | 2,977 | 8.02% |
| 1990 | 40,029 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 41,359 | 1,330 | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 41,320 | -39 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 41,242 | -78 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 41,035 | -207 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 40,903 | -132 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 40,754 | -149 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 40,488 | -266 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 40,623 | 135 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 40,769 | 146 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 40,525 | -244 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 40,281 | -244 | -0.60% |
| 2021 | 40,037 | -244 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 39,793 | -244 | -0.61% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,426 | 94.75% |
| Black or African American | 524 | 1.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 152 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 465 | 1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 889 | 2.19% |
Ottawa County, Ohio Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,240 | 2.18 | 79 |
| Married | 9,237 | 2.74 | 92.2 |
| Male | 790 | 2.69 | 72 |
| Female | 1,615 | 2.93 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 6,598 | 1.14 | 66 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 677 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,757 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 11,043 | 36.19% |
| Some College | 6,897 | 22.60% |
| Associates Degree | 2,841 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,942 | 16.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,356 | 7.72% |
Ottawa County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 93 | 87 | 68 |
| White | 28,517 | 26,456 | 6,972 |
| Black | 342 | 256 | 74 |
| Other Race | 288 | 273 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 1,284 | 1,069 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 388 | 326 | 37 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | |
| Native American | 113 | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.12%.
$41,043
Average Earnings
$50,551
Average Male
$29,782
Average Female
Ottawa County, Ohio Language by Age
Ottawa County, Ohio Language
96.92% of Ottawa County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Ottawa County, Ohio Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 493 | 133 | 26.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,086 | 271 | 12.99% |
| Multiple | 872 | 113 | 12.96% |
| White | 36,682 | 3,050 | 8.31% |
| Native | 139 | 9 | 6.47% |
| Other | 19 | NaN% |
8.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.66%
Male Poverty Rate
10.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ottawa County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ottawa County, Ohio is Black, with 26.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ottawa County, Ohio is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.61%.
Ottawa County, Ohio Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Ottawa County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
Ottawa County, Ohio Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ottawa County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,152 | 9.96% |
| Black | 49 | 12.37% |
| Native American | 17 | 11.49% |
| Other Race | 15 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 12.95% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 10.85% |
Ottawa County, Ohio Veterans by Education
3.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.96%
Born in Ottawa County, Ohio
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.74% of Ottawa County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 81.96% having been born in Ohio. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990