Ohio County's estimated 2026 population is 40,828 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ohio County is the 12th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 44,477 and has seen a growth of -8.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ohio County includes 90.7% White, 3.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.7%)
Two or more races (5.09%)
Black or African American (3.24%)
Other race (0.44%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,009 | 90.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,131 | 5.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,356 | 3.24% |
| Other race | 185 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ohio County's average per capita income is $45,498. Household income levels show a median of $57,867. The poverty rate stands at 15.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,201 | $124,564 |
| Families | $87,769 | $109,102 |
| Households | $57,867 | $86,627 |
| Non Families | $32,841 | $54,520 |
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