Clark County, OH

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2023 Population

135,445

0.318% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.2

0.483% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.6%

0.123% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,846

3.21% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$155,900

7.59% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,841

0.814% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Clark County, OH had a population of 135k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $60,846. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clark County, OH declined from 135,877 to 135,445, a −0.318% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,954 to $60,846, a 3.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.19%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), Other (Hispanic) (1.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.39%).

None of the households in Clark County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Clark County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, OH are Clark State College (1,302 degrees awarded in 2022) and Wittenberg University (381 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clark County, OH was $155,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Clark County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, OH borders Champaign County, OH, Greene County, OH, Madison County, OH, Miami County, OH, and Montgomery County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Clark County, OH is home to a population of 135k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.2% of Clark County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.98k people).

In 2023, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Clark County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Clark County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, OH was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clark County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 254
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 618
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.98k ± 689

4.05%

Hispanic Population

5.48k people

4.05% of the people in Clark County, OH are hispanic (5.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clark County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.98k people

2.13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.89k people

As of 2023, 2.2% of Clark County, OH residents (2.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, OH was 2.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clark County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,378 ± 354
Gulf War (2001-)
2,033 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
1,636 ± 284

Clark County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, OH employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Clark County, OH are Manufacturing (10,314 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,281 people), and Retail Trade (6,694 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($165,292), Public Administration ($67,391), and Utilities ($67,089).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

59.8k

2023 Value

± 1,728

−0.814%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clark County, OH declined at a rate of −0.814%, from 60.3k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,603 people), Production Occupations (6,218 people), and Management Occupations (5,210 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2023 Value

± 1,728

−0.814%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clark County, OH declined at a rate of −0.814%, from 60.3k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, OH, are Manufacturing (10,314 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,281 people), and Retail Trade (6,694 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,174

Median earning men ± $2,276

$35,668

Median earning women ± $1,257

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,238), Information ($59,188), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,043).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,919), Construction ($49,423), and Manufacturing ($43,978).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

167
Other Services (except Public Administration)
131
Retail Trade
128
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$431k
Manufacturing
$346k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$260k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 60.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 60.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clark County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clark County, OH awarded 1,683 degrees. The student population of Clark County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,189 male students and 3,813 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, OH are White (1,297 and 77.3%), followed by Black or African American (166 and 9.89%), Two or More Races (98 and 5.84%), and Hispanic or Latino (60 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Clark County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Clark State College (1,302 and 77.4%) and Wittenberg University (381 and 22.6%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, OH are Other Health Preparatory Programs (228 and 13.5%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (223 and 13.3%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (185 and 11%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County, OH are $42,260 for private four year colleges, and $3,416 and $6,832 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clark County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,002 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,002 students enrolled in Clark County, OH, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,368 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
184 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
153 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clark County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Clark County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark State College
1,302 degrees awarded
Wittenberg University
381 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark State College with 1,302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 662 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, OH, which is 0.648 times less than the 1,021 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,297 degrees mean that there were 7.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 166 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($846) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, OH was $155,900 in 2023, which is 0.514 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $144,900 to $155,900, a 7.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, OH is 69.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clark County, OH have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, OH is $60,846. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, OH was Census Tract 26.05 with a value of $110,919, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 26.01, with respective values of $106,711 and $102,396.

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

Housing

Property

$155,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,045

$38,262

Median Property Taxes

±$1,269

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clark County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.2% of the housing units in Clark County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 26.05
Census Tract 22
Census Tract 26.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, OH was Census Tract 26.05 with a value of $110,919, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 26.01, with respective values of $106,711 and $102,396.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,846

Median Household Income

± $1,717

55.3k

Number of Households

± 1,702

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.3k households in Clark County, OH grew to $60,846 from the previous year's value of $58,954.

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.03%)
Worked At Home (8.35%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Clark County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (8.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Clark County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clark County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clark County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, OH (20.6k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clark County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.8% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Clark County, OH has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, OH see 2303 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.32% increase from the previous year (2273 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1761 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 534 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, OH

Primary care physicians in Clark County, OH see an average of 2,303 patients per year. This represents a 1.32% increase from the previous year (2,273 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.78%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, OH declined by 2.05% from 6.92% to 6.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clark County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.7 in Clark County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Clark County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, OH.