Van Wert County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Ohio
The population of Van Wert County, Ohio is 28,824 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $65,344, the median home value is $137,300, and the median age is 41.4.
The population of Van Wert County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (28,679 → 28,887), a +0.05% annualized rate.
28,824
Population
+0.05%
Annual growth
70
People / sq mi
$65,344
Median Income
$137,300
Median Home Value
Van Wert County covers 409 sq mi of land at 70.4 people per square mile.
About Van Wert County, OH
Remote work is unusually rare in Van Wert County: 3.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 28,824 residents, Van Wert County is a county in Ohio.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,344 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $137,300, with typical rent around $792.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 3.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Van Wert County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Van Wert County had a population of 28,679 in 2010 and 28,887 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,919 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
28,887
Population (2024)
28,679
Population (2010)
28,919
Peak (2020)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,679 |
| 2011 | 28,628 |
| 2012 | 28,642 |
| 2013 | 28,357 |
| 2014 | 28,343 |
| 2015 | 28,330 |
| 2016 | 28,210 |
| 2017 | 28,290 |
| 2018 | 28,176 |
| 2019 | 28,231 |
| 2020 | 28,919 |
| 2021 | 28,793 |
| 2022 | 28,806 |
| 2023 | 28,725 |
| 2024 | 28,887 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.4
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
19.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 19.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,344$-4,336 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,526 |
| Per-capita income | $33,106 |
| Poverty rate | 7.5%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Van Wert County is manufacturing, accounting for 29.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
84.5%
Public transit
3.8%
Work from home
19.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$137,300$-61,900 vs state
Median home value
$792
Median rent
80.6%
Homeownership rate
12,574
Total housing units
92.7%
Occupied
7.3%
Vacant
19.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.5%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
21.3%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
13.9%
With a disability
97.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.6%
High School+
17.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Van Wert County, Ohio has a population of 28,824 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 70 people per square mile.
The population of Van Wert County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (28,679 → 28,887), a +0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Van Wert County, Ohio is $65,344, with mean (average) household income of $79,526 and per-capita income of $33,106. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Van Wert County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.9%), Black or African American (0.7%), 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 Van Wert County, Ohio is 41.4 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Van Wert County is $137,300 and median monthly rent is $792. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,574 total housing units, 7.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Van Wert County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 29.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Van Wert County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.