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Population Review

Morrow County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 69th-largest in Ohio

The population of Morrow County, Ohio is 35,214 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $71,047, the median home value is $200,800, and the median age is 43.3.

The population of Morrow County has grown 3.3% since 2010 (34,790 → 35,927), a +0.23% annualized rate.

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

35,214

Population

+0.23%

Annual growth

87

People / sq mi

$71,047

Median Income

$200,800

Median Home Value

Morrow County covers 406 sq mi of land at 86.7 people per square mile.

About Morrow County, OH

Homeownership is the standout figure in Morrow County: 81.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 35,214 residents, Morrow County is a county in Ohio.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,047 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $200,800, with typical rent around $942.

Roughly 18.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Morrow County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Morrow County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Morrow County had a population of 34,790 in 2010 and 35,927 in 2024, a 3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,927 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.23%.

2024 · 36K20102024
Morrow County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

35,927

Population (2024)

34,790

Population (2010)

35,927

Peak (2024)

0.23%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201034,790
201134,813
201234,839
201334,851
201434,941
201534,954
201634,928
201734,928
201835,133
201935,342
202034,983
202135,211
202235,317
202335,583
202435,927

Race & Ethnicity

White95.0%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.3

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
13.7%
55–59
7.3%
60–64
7.9%
65–74
11.6%
75–84
5.8%
85+
1.3%

Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$71,047+$1,367 vs state
Mean household income$89,296
Per-capita income$34,777
Poverty rate7.7%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate1.8%
Employment-to-population59.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.6%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Construction
10.3%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Retail trade
6.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.9%
Information
4.8%
Education & health care
4.6%

The largest employment sector in Morrow County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

75.9%

Public transit

11.3%

Work from home

33.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$200,800+$1,600 vs state

Median home value

$942

Median rent

81.8%

Homeownership rate

14,615

Total housing units

92.0%

Occupied

8.0%

Vacant

18.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.1%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

17.5%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.7%

With a disability

95.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

18.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morrow County, Ohio has a population of 35,214 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 87 people per square mile.

The population of Morrow County has grown 3.3% since 2010 (34,790 → 35,927), a +0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Morrow County, Ohio is $71,047, with mean (average) household income of $89,296 and per-capita income of $34,777. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Morrow County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Morrow County, Ohio is 43.3 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Morrow County is $200,800 and median monthly rent is $942. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,615 total housing units, 8.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Morrow County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Morrow 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.