Scioto County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Scioto County, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Scioto County, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Scioto County, Ohio. The estimated population of Scioto County, Ohio is 74,392 people, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look at the total population in Scioto County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
74,392
 -1.39% -3.22%
2020
75,441
 -0.79% -
2019
76,040
 -0.44% -
2018
76,377
 -0.64% -
2017
76,871
 - -

Population of Scioto County, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.8%
93.5%
 -0.75%
Black/African American
2.7%
2.8%
 -3.57%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.3%
 +15.38%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.5%
 +46.67%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Scioto County, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 +0.25% 38.2 -0.52% 42.1 0%
2020 40.1 +0.5% 38.4 +0.79% 42.1 +0.24%
2019 39.9 0% 38.1 +0.26% 42 +0.48%
2018 39.9 +0.25% 38 +1.06% 41.8 -0.24%
2017 39.8 - 37.6 - 41.9 -

The median age of Scioto County, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,423 +1.38% 3,949 +9.74% 4,473 4,327
10 to 19 5,340 -8.87% 5,211 -14.18% 4,875 4,502
20 to 29 5,368 -6.24% 4,608 -6.45% 5,040 4,317
30 to 39 5,010 -1.41% 4,747 -3.5% 4,935 4,579
40 to 49 4,624 -5.17% 4,735 -7.28% 4,386 4,395
50 to 59 5,311 -6.15% 5,568 -8.18% 4,985 5,118
60 to 69 4,188 +2.35% 4,665 +7.58% 4,274 5,012
70+ 3,704 +3.03% 5,420 -0.89% 3,814 5,360

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Scioto County, Ohio is $43,266.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Scioto County.

  • Under 25
    $21,998.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,746.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,432.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,688.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Scioto County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Scioto County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Scioto County, Ohio is currently $60,872.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.77% of households in Scioto County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Scioto County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Scioto County is $23,958.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Scioto County by the total population of Scioto County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Scioto County, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Scioto County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Scioto County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Scioto County over the age of 16 is 60,109.

Of those people, a total of 46.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Scioto County is 42.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,894 27.60% 21.20%
20 to 24 years 4,441 63.00% 15.10%
25 to 29 years 4,916 70.10% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 4,624 63.40% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 8,966 69.00% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 9,470 59.60% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 5,338 50.50% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 4,983 33.60% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 7,848 16.30% 4.10%
75 years and over 5,629 3.80% 5.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Scioto County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 56,393 47.30% 7.70%
Black or African American 1,777 22.10% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 195 71.80% 0.00%
Asian 254 33.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.00% 0.00%
Other 176 42.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,309 43.20% 17.50%
Hispanic or Latino 619 45.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 56,147 47.30% 7.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Scioto County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Scioto County is 25,741, with median earnings of $35,227.00.

Women in Scioto County, Ohio earning approximately 65.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,741 $35,227.00
Male 12,851 $44,057.00
Female 12,890 $28,773.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,011 $58,840.00
Business and Financial 596 $49,526.00
Computer and Mathematical 245 $58,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $56,849.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $84,286.00
Community and Social Service 706 $41,516.00
Legal 73 $46,875.00
Educational and Library 1,621 $52,380.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 171 $31,477.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,701 $50,423.00
Healthcare Support 1,051 $20,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 217 $31,771.00
Law Enforcement 460 $58,836.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,425 $11,788.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,150 $26,429.00
Personal Care and Service 444 $17,182.00
Sales 2,492 $27,099.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,908 $29,096.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 1,421 $50,040.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,086 $54,059.00
Production 1,940 $35,735.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,384 $24,048.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,072 $69,481.00 939 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 326 $65,463.00 270 $48,147.00
Computer and Mathematical 188 $80,341.00 57 $20,592.00
Architecture and Engineering 168 $56,705.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $130,208.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 340 $41,224.00 366 $42,625.00
Legal 19 $107,375.00 54 $39,583.00
Educational and Library 488 $68,981.00 1,133 $41,523.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 86 $9,881.00 85 $31,705.00
Healthcare Practitioners 504 $59,500.00 2,197 $47,445.00
Healthcare Support 125 $14,250.00 926 $20,182.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 168 $35,000.00 49 $9,271.00
Law Enforcement 445 $58,869.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 431 $13,074.00 994 $11,150.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 671 $34,452.00 479 $15,281.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $15,594.00 323 $23,641.00
Sales 1,032 $37,530.00 1,460 $24,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 487 $30,775.00 2,421 $28,580.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 76 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 1,406 $49,773.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,047 $54,632.00 39 $35,625.00
Production 1,365 $43,041.00 575 $24,616.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,113 $41,941.00 271 $6,717.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 28,152 households in Scioto County, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 18,403 families in Scioto County with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 13,303 1,520 3,580 9,749
Average Household Size 3.15 3.49 3.4 1.17
Total Families 13,303 1,520 3,580 0
Average Household Size 3.13 3 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 18,403 families in Scioto County, 18.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Scioto County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 33,324 housing units in Scioto County, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 28,152 84.48%
Vacant 5,172 15.52%

23.79% of the total 33,324 housing units in Scioto County are rental units. This is approximately 7,928 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 19,240 are occupied by the owner - or 57.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Scioto County is $669.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Scioto County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    984
  • Less than $500
    2,061
  • $500 to $999
    4,964
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    797
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    93
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in Scioto County is $107,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Scioto County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3,798
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5,308
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,131
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,023
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,447
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,294
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    195
  • $1,000,000 or more
    44

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Scioto County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Scioto County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,411
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,880
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,297
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,730
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,367
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,612
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,417
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,673
  • 2010 to 2013
    937
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Scioto County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,039
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,282
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,432

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Scioto County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Scioto County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Scioto County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,452
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,982
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,333
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,945
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,364
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,058
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,654
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,047
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    521
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,589
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    978
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,157

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Scioto County, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Scioto County, Ohio

We have data for 28 places in Scioto County, Ohio. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.