Wyandot County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wyandot 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 Wyandot County, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wyandot County, Ohio. The estimated population of Wyandot County, Ohio is 21,933 people, with a median age of 42.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,933
+0.12%
-1.16%
2020
21,907
 -0.42% -
2019
22,000
 -0.48% -
2018
22,107
 -0.37% -
2017
22,190
 - -

Population of Wyandot 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
94.6%
95.3%
 -0.73%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.1%
2.7%
 +14.81%
Asian
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.7%
 +100.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

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 Wyandot 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 42.3 -1.63% 40.4 -0.98% 43.7 -0.68%
2020 43 +2.14% 40.8 +0.49% 44 +0.92%
2019 42.1 0% 40.6 -0.49% 43.6 +0.46%
2018 42.1 +1.94% 40.8 +0.99% 43.4 +0.93%
2017 41.3 - 40.4 - 43 -

The median age of Wyandot 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 1,358 -0.48% 1,428 +3.48% 1,349 1,466
10 to 19 1,586 -5.85% 1,308 -12.3% 1,488 1,130
20 to 29 1,204 +4.78% 1,152 0.06% 1,258 1,150
30 to 39 1,293 0.28% 1,422 -11.46% 1,293 1,264
40 to 49 1,411 -1.58% 1,259 +7.19% 1,388 1,351
50 to 59 1,649 -0.11% 1,653 -6.18% 1,645 1,551
60 to 69 1,314 -0.59% 1,363 +13.9% 1,301 1,557
70+ 1,177 +2.67% 1,613 -4.77% 1,206 1,536

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wyandot County, Ohio is $61,626.00.

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 Wyandot County.

  • Under 25
    $48,571.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,319.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,104.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wyandot 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 Wyandot County, Ohio is currently $74,030.00.

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.

3.25% of households in Wyandot 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 Wyandot County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wyandot County is $30,596.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wyandot 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 Wyandot 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
    8.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Wyandot County over the age of 16 is 17,670.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 Wyandot County is 62.70%.

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 1,170 36.40% 5.90%
20 to 24 years 1,192 80.00% 4.10%
25 to 29 years 1,216 89.30% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 1,205 90.60% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 2,735 87.00% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,837 85.70% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 1,715 80.40% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 1,418 61.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,352 28.60% 0.30%
75 years and over 1,830 5.40% 5.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wyandot 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 17,047 64.00% 2.70%
Black or African American 27 55.60% 13.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 114 63.20% 15.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 60 80.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 420 80.70% 0.30%
Hispanic or Latino 448 92.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,874 63.80% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wyandot 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 Wyandot County is 11,080, with median earnings of $39,363.00.

Women in Wyandot County, Ohio earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,080 $39,363.00
Male 5,935 $44,041.00
Female 5,145 $32,693.00

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 967 $56,458.00
Business and Financial 295 $59,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 149 $27,263.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $76,600.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $44,919.00
Community and Social Service 179 $37,824.00
Legal 46 $93,636.00
Educational and Library 663 $43,894.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $4,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 743 $43,595.00
Healthcare Support 357 $24,456.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $24,732.00
Law Enforcement 118 $67,778.00
Food Preparation and Serving 497 $8,992.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 585 $32,792.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $18,077.00
Sales 765 $38,870.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,004 $33,831.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 103 $50,625.00
Construction and Extraction 580 $45,735.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 595 $52,364.00
Production 1,731 $40,631.00
Transportation and Material Moving 334 $40,357.00

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 536 $70,357.00 431 $39,792.00
Business and Financial 76 $80,750.00 219 $57,986.00
Computer and Mathematical 134 $27,025.00 15 $132,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $77,100.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $44,919.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 119 $31,179.00 60 $56,667.00
Legal 17 $0.00 29 $83,750.00
Educational and Library 136 $49,583.00 527 $40,729.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $125,750.00 62 $4,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $72,794.00 649 $43,363.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 347 $24,415.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $69,583.00 52 $38,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $7,917.00 357 $9,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 402 $35,266.00 183 $18,125.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 127 $17,321.00
Sales 485 $56,979.00 280 $22,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 294 $45,000.00 710 $30,183.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $60,875.00 22 $35,536.00
Construction and Extraction 536 $44,085.00 44 $58,382.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 531 $57,872.00 64 $50,417.00
Production 1,102 $43,853.00 629 $34,034.00
Transportation and Material Moving 306 $42,024.00 28 $17,083.00

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 9,036 households in Wyandot County, with an average household size of 2.4 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 6,113 families in Wyandot County with an average family size of 2.9 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 4,759 531 823 2,923
Average Household Size 2.99 3.09 2.87 1.18
Total Families 4,759 531 823 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.56 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 6,113 families in Wyandot County, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wyandot 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 9,847 housing units in Wyandot County, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,036 91.76%
Vacant 811 8.24%

22.83% of the total 9,847 housing units in Wyandot County are rental units. This is approximately 2,248 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,553 are occupied by the owner - or 66.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wyandot County is $682.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wyandot 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
    235
  • Less than $500
    307
  • $500 to $999
    1,651
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    290
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wyandot County is $133,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    605
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,508
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,668
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,206
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    951
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    469
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    128
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,295
  • 1940 to 1949
    578
  • 1950 to 1959
    980
  • 1960 to 1969
    657
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,375
  • 1980 to 1989
    955
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,009
  • 2000 to 2009
    792
  • 2010 to 2013
    206
  • 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 Wyandot County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    499
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,524
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,299
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,714

Commuting to Work

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

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wyandot 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
    851
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,529
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,530
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,382
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,035
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,329
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    364
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    163
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    580
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    495
  • 90 or more minutes
    206

Summary

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

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Places in Wyandot County, Ohio

We have data for 19 places in Wyandot County, Ohio. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.