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Population Review

Auglaize County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Ohio

The population of Auglaize County, Ohio is 46,209 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $76,454, the median home value is $182,000, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Auglaize County has grown 0.0% since 2010 (45,914 → 45,922), a +0.00% annualized rate.

Auglaize County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

46,209

Population

+0.00%

Annual growth

115

People / sq mi

$76,454

Median Income

$182,000

Median Home Value

Auglaize County covers 401 sq mi of land at 115.1 people per square mile.

About Auglaize County, OH

Auglaize County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 11.1% of the population. With 46,209 residents, Auglaize County is a county in Ohio.

Households take in a median $76,454, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $182,000, with typical rent around $853.

20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

Auglaize County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Auglaize County had a population of 45,914 in 2010 and 45,922 in 2024, a 0.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,473 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.00%.

2020 · 46K20102024
Auglaize County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

45,922

Population (2024)

45,914

Population (2010)

46,473

Peak (2020)

0.00%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201045,914
201145,758
201245,787
201345,820
201445,756
201545,754
201645,772
201745,756
201845,728
201945,610
202046,473
202146,261
202245,949
202346,018
202445,922

Race & Ethnicity

White95.4%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
12.0%
55–59
7.9%
60–64
6.2%
65–74
11.3%
75–84
5.0%
85+
2.9%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$76,454+$6,774 vs state
Mean household income$91,185
Per-capita income$37,573
Poverty rate5.5%-3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate1.6%
Employment-to-population65.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
33.4%
Professional & business services
19.4%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Education & health care
6.4%
Construction
5.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.6%
Public administration
4.2%
Retail trade
3.7%

The largest employment sector in Auglaize County is manufacturing, accounting for 33.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

84.3%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

18.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$182,000$-17,200 vs state

Median home value

$853

Median rent

75.9%

Homeownership rate

20,034

Total housing units

94.6%

Occupied

5.4%

Vacant

24.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.1%

With health insurance

92.7%

With broadband internet

11.1%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

98.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.6%

High School+

20.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Auglaize County, Ohio has a population of 46,209 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 115 people per square mile.

The population of Auglaize County has grown 0.0% since 2010 (45,914 → 45,922), a +0.00% annualized rate.

The median household income in Auglaize County, Ohio is $76,454, with mean (average) household income of $91,185 and per-capita income of $37,573. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Auglaize County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.4%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Auglaize County, Ohio is 40.6 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Auglaize County is $182,000 and median monthly rent is $853. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,034 total housing units, 5.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Auglaize County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 33.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Auglaize County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.