Wood County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Ohio

The population of Wood County, Ohio is 131,795 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $73,124, the median home value is $214,400, and the median age is 35.7.

The population of Wood County has grown 5.7% since 2010 (125,956 → 133,077), a +0.39% annualized rate.

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

131,795

Population

+0.39%

Annual growth

214

People / sq mi

$73,124

Median Income

$214,400

Median Home Value

Wood County covers 617 sq mi of land at 213.5 people per square mile.

About Wood County, OH

Wood County is a county in Ohio with a population of 131,795. It ranks #22 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Wood County is $73,124, near the US median of $74,580. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $214,400, with monthly rent averaging $950. The homeownership rate of 64.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wood County reflects 37.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.5 minutes each way.

Wood County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wood County had a population of 125,956 in 2010 and 133,077 in 2024, a 5.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 133,077 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.40%.

133,077

Population (2024)

125,956

Population (2010)

133,077

Peak (2024)

0.40%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	125,956	-	-	estimate
2011	127,150	+1,194	+0.95%	estimate
2012	128,471	+1,321	+1.04%	estimate
2013	129,073	+602	+0.47%	estimate
2014	129,410	+337	+0.26%	estimate
2015	129,375	-35	-0.03%	estimate
2016	129,888	+513	+0.40%	estimate
2017	130,593	+705	+0.54%	estimate
2018	130,627	+34	+0.03%	estimate
2019	131,089	+462	+0.35%	estimate
2020	132,267	+1,178	+0.90%	estimate
2021	130,340	-1,927	-1.46%	estimate
2022	131,821	+1,481	+1.14%	estimate
2023	132,813	+992	+0.75%	estimate
2024	133,077	+264	+0.20%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.9%
Black or African American	2.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

35.7

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

11.6%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.5%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$73,124+$3,444 vs state
Mean household income	$100,535
Per-capita income	$41,929
Poverty rate	6.1%-3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	63.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.8%

Manufacturing

18.9%

Education & health care

8.7%

Finance & real estate

8.0%

Retail trade

6.7%

Construction

5.3%

Information

5.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.3%

The largest employment sector in Wood County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

81.2%

Public transit

9.0%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$214,400+$15,200 vs state

Median home value

$950

Median rent

64.6%

Homeownership rate

57,282

Total housing units

94.5%

Occupied

5.5%

Vacant

35.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

96.2%

With broadband internet

17.7%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

94.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.2%

High School+

37.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wood County, Ohio has a population of 131,795 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 214 people per square mile.

The population of Wood County has grown 5.7% since 2010 (125,956 → 133,077), a +0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wood County, Ohio is $73,124, with mean (average) household income of $100,535 and per-capita income of $41,929. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wood County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.9%), Black or African American (2.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wood County, Ohio is 35.7 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Wood County is $214,400 and median monthly rent is $950. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 57,282 total housing units, 5.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wood County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

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