Fairfield County, Ohio

Total Population: 161,289

County Seat: Lancaster

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Median Home Value

$272,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$87,069

Across all households

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.9%
Two or More Races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.6%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

16.4%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$87,069

Mean Household Income

$106,689

Per Capita Income

$40,561

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$272,200

Median Rent

$1,114/mo

Total Housing Units

63,397

Owner-Occupied

74.2%

Renter-Occupied

25.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

55.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.7%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

91.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39045.