Ohio County's 2026 population is estimated at 40,828, reflecting a -0.32% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ohio County is the 12th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 44,477 and has grown -8.2% since 2010.
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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