Ohio County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Ohio County, Kentucky is 23,704 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $54,369, the median home value is $113,400, and the median age is 40.9.

The population of Ohio County has grown 0.4% since 2010 (23,829 → 23,933), a +0.03% annualized rate.

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

23,704

Population

+0.03%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,369

Median Income

$113,400

Median Home Value

Ohio County covers 587 sq mi of land at 40.4 people per square mile.

About Ohio County, KY

Educational attainment is the headline number in Ohio County: 14.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 23,704 residents, Ohio County is a county in Kentucky. It ranks #50 among counties in Kentucky by population.

The typical household earns $54,369, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $113,400, with typical rent around $774.

College attainment is 14.2%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Ohio County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Ohio County had a population of 23,829 in 2010 and 23,933 in 2024, a 0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,202 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.

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

23,933

Population (2024)

23,829

Population (2010)

24,202

Peak (2016)

0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	23,829	-	-	estimate
2011	23,986	+157	+0.66%	estimate
2012	24,029	+43	+0.18%	estimate
2013	23,987	-42	-0.17%	estimate
2014	23,964	-23	-0.10%	estimate
2015	24,040	+76	+0.32%	estimate
2016	24,202	+162	+0.67%	estimate
2017	24,137	-65	-0.27%	estimate
2018	24,125	-12	-0.05%	estimate
2019	24,043	-82	-0.34%	estimate
2020	23,744	-299	-1.24%	estimate
2021	23,729	-15	-0.06%	estimate
2022	23,549	-180	-0.76%	estimate
2023	23,719	+170	+0.72%	estimate
2024	23,933	+214	+0.90%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.7%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.9

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

18.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

10.8%

75–84

6.0%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,369$-8,048 vs state
Mean household income	$68,954
Per-capita income	$27,179
Poverty rate	9.4%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	51.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.4%

Manufacturing

20.2%

Construction

10.5%

Finance & real estate

7.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Education & health care

5.2%

Retail trade

4.5%

Information

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Ohio County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

83.8%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

28.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$113,400$-78,900 vs state

Median home value

$774

Median rent

78.6%

Homeownership rate

10,199

Total housing units

89.8%

Occupied

10.2%

Vacant

21.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.9%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

18.5%

Foreign-born

6.1%

Veterans (18+)

19.0%

With a disability

96.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.8%

High School+

14.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County (627,210)Lexington-Fayette (321,122)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)All Kentucky cities →

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio County, Kentucky has a population of 23,704 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 40 people per square mile.

The population of Ohio County has grown 0.4% since 2010 (23,829 → 23,933), a +0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Ohio County, Kentucky is $54,369, with mean (average) household income of $68,954 and per-capita income of $27,179. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Ohio County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.7%), Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Ohio County, Kentucky is 40.9 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Ohio County is $113,400 and median monthly rent is $774. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,199 total housing units, 10.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Ohio County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Ohio County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.