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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 a county in Ohio with a population of 46,209. It ranks #51 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Auglaize County is $76,454, near the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $182,000, with monthly rent averaging $853. The homeownership rate of 75.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Auglaize County reflects 20.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.2 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

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.