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Van Wert County

State:
Ohio
County Seat:
Van Wert

Van Wert County's estimated 2025 population is 28,504 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Wert County is the 75th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 28,679 and has seen a growth of -0.61% since that time.

28,504
Total Population
70
Population Density (mi²)
75
Population Rank (State)
-100 -0.35%
Annual Population Growth

Van Wert County Population

Van Wert County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Van Wert County includes 93.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27,07393.93%
Two or more races1,1343.93%
Other race2760.96%
Black or African American1990.69%
Asian1150.4%
Native American270.09%

Van Wert County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Van Wert County's average per capita income is $46,776. Household income levels show a median of $65,344. The poverty rate stands at 9.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,058-
Families$80,237$91,709
Households$65,344$79,526
Non Families$39,380$46,364

$46,776

Average Income

$65,344

Median Household Income

9.52%

Poverty Rate