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Population Review

Wyandot County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 82nd-largest in Ohio

The population of Wyandot County, Ohio is 21,699 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $71,878, the median home value is $159,500, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Wyandot County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (22,587 → 21,394), a -0.39% annualized rate.

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

21,699

Population

-0.39%

Annual growth

53

People / sq mi

$71,878

Median Income

$159,500

Median Home Value

Wyandot County covers 407 sq mi of land at 53.3 people per square mile.

About Wyandot County, OH

Wyandot County is a county in Ohio with a population of 21,699. It ranks #82 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 41.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Wyandot County is $71,878, near the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $159,500, with monthly rent averaging $785. The homeownership rate of 73.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wyandot County reflects 20.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.9 minutes each way.

Wyandot County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wyandot County had a population of 22,587 in 2010 and 21,394 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,643 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.

2011 · 23K20102024

21,394

Population (2024)

22,587

Population (2010)

22,643

Peak (2011)

-0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201022,587
201122,643
201222,544
201322,463
201422,287
201522,181
201622,070
201722,057
201821,901
201921,796
202021,864
202121,693
202221,574
202321,466
202421,394

Race & Ethnicity

White95.0%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
7.7%
60–64
6.3%
65–74
11.5%
75–84
6.0%
85+
2.8%

Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$71,878+$2,198 vs state
Mean household income$83,211
Per-capita income$35,197
Poverty rate5.3%-3.9% vs state
Unemployment rate1.6%
Employment-to-population61.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
29.8%
Professional & business services
22.7%
Construction
6.8%
Education & health care
6.2%
Retail trade
4.3%
Information
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.1%

The largest employment sector in Wyandot County is manufacturing, accounting for 29.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

87.1%

Public transit

4.0%

Work from home

21.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$159,500$-39,700 vs state

Median home value

$785

Median rent

73.8%

Homeownership rate

9,885

Total housing units

91.7%

Occupied

8.3%

Vacant

26.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.9%

With health insurance

92.7%

With broadband internet

10.4%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

98.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.8%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wyandot County, Ohio has a population of 21,699 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Wyandot County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (22,587 → 21,394), a -0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wyandot County, Ohio is $71,878, with mean (average) household income of $83,211 and per-capita income of $35,197. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wyandot County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wyandot County, Ohio is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Wyandot County is $159,500 and median monthly rent is $785. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,885 total housing units, 8.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wyandot County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 29.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Wyandot 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.