Ross County's 2026 population is estimated at 75,458, reflecting a -0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ross County is the 33rd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 78,102 and has grown -3.39% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 40 years
There are 60,394 adults, (13,697 of whom are seniors) in Ross County.
Female: 36,634 (47.9%)
Male: 39,858 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Ross County includes 88.67% White, 5.49% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,825 | 88.67% |
| Black or African American | 4,202 | 5.49% |
| Two or more races | 3,070 | 4.01% |
| Other race | 785 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 417 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.03% |
Ross County 's average per capita income is $45,536. Household income levels show a median of $61,303. The poverty rate stands at 15.69%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,508 | $112,577 |
| Families | $80,731 | $97,928 |
| Households | $61,303 | $81,649 |
| Non Families | $37,567 | $50,867 |
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