Van Wert County, Ohio

Total Population: 28,824

County Seat: Van Wert

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Median Home Value

$137,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,344

Across all households

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Two or More Races2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

23.2%

65 Years and Over

19.5%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

3.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,344

Mean Household Income

$79,526

Per Capita Income

$33,106

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,300

Median Rent

$792/mo

Total Housing Units

12,574

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Married Couple Households

52.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39161.