Van Wert County's estimated 2025 population is 29,049 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Wert County is the 73rd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 28,679 and has seen a growth of 1.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (93.93%)
Two or more races (3.93%)
Other race (0.96%)
Black or African American (0.69%)
Asian (0.4%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,073 | 93.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,134 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 276 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 199 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,058 | - |
| Families | $80,237 | $91,709 |
| Households | $65,344 | $79,526 |
| Non Families | $39,380 | $46,364 |
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