Scioto County, OH

County

2024 Population

72,627

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.1

1.23% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

21.8%

2.73% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,609

2.09% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Scioto County, OH is home to a population of 72.6k people, from which 99.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 1.01% of Scioto County, OH residents were born outside of the country (733 people).

In 2024, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.8k people) in Scioto County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Scioto County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Scioto County, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Scioto County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.8k ± 211
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 190
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.67k ± 180

1.58%

Hispanic Population

1.14k people

1.58% of the people in Scioto County, OH are hispanic (1.14k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Scioto 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
66,921 ± 6,333 people
Mexico
46,789 ± 5,300 people
China
32,961 ± 4,451 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

Foreign-Born Population

1.01%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

733 people

0.848%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

620 people

As of 2024, 1.01% of Scioto County, OH residents (733 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scioto County, OH was 0.848%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,795 ± 349
Gulf War (2001-)
569 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
469 ± 154

Scioto County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Scioto County, OH.

Health

94.3% of the population of Scioto County, OH has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 31% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 8.56% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Scioto County, OH see 1,789 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,789 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2777 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 109 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,789 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Scioto County, OH

Primary care physicians in Scioto County, OH see an average of 1,789 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,789 patients).

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

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.68%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

31%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

8.56%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scioto County, OH grew by 10% from 5.16% to 5.68%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.71 in Scioto County, OH.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 43.7% in Scioto County, OH.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.44% in Scioto County, OH.

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

Economy

The economy of Scioto County, OH employs 27.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Scioto County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,071 people), Retail Trade (3,541 people), and Manufacturing (2,882 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($73,273), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,357), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,232).

Employment

Occupations

27.3k

2024 Value

± 1,320

−0.647%

1 Year decline

± 6.81%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Scioto County, OH declined at a rate of −0.647%, from 27.5k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scioto County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,234 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,079 people), and Management Occupations (1,982 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scioto County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.3k

2024 Value

± 1,320

−0.647%

1 Year decline

± 6.81%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Scioto County, OH declined at a rate of −0.647%, from 27.5k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scioto County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,071 people), Retail Trade (3,541 people), and Manufacturing (2,882 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scioto County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Scioto County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,173

Median earning men ± $4,008

$34,085

Median earning women ± $1,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($86,387), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,637), and Public Administration ($66,718).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,071), Wholesale Trade ($46,944), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

91
Other Services (except Public Administration)
87
Retail Trade
79
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$420k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$94.7k
Retail Trade
$93.5k
Manufacturing

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

Education

The student population of Scioto County, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,377 male students and 2,080 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Scioto County, OH are White (654 and 84.4%), Unknown (79 and 10.2%), Black or African American (21 and 2.71%), and Two or More Races (15 and 1.94%).

The largest universities in Scioto County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Shawnee State University (576 and 73.5%), Scioto County Career Technical Center (185 and 23.6%), and Paramount Beauty Academy (23 and 2.93%).

The most popular majors in Scioto County, OH are Registered Nursing (69 and 8.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (60 and 7.65%), and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (38 and 4.85%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,448 for in-state students and $16,032 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2017 in Scioto County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,457 (39.8% men and 60.2% 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 2024 there were 3,457 students enrolled in Scioto County, OH, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,043 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
38 degrees awarded
General Computer Programming
23 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Scioto County, OH was Other Health & Medical Administrative Services with 38 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shawnee State University
576 degrees awarded
Scioto County Career Technical Center
185 degrees awarded
Paramount Beauty Academy
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shawnee State University with 576 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 285 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scioto County, OH, which is 0.571 times less than the 499 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 654 degrees mean that there were 8.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 79 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,448) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,024) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Scioto County, OH was $137,900 in 2024, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $132,300 to $137,900, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Scioto County, OH is 68.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Scioto County, OH have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Scioto County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Scioto County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.23%.

Housing

Property

$137,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,406

$19,749

Median Property Taxes

±$1,139

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 Scioto 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 Scioto County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2024

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.4% of the housing units in Scioto County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$50,609

Median Household Income

± $2,908

28.9k

Number of Households

± 1,318

In 2024, the median household income of the 28.9k households in Scioto County, OH grew to $50,609 from the previous year's value of $49,571.

The following chart displays the households in Scioto 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (7.38%)
Worked At Home (5.56%)

In 2024, 84.4% of workers in Scioto County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.38%) and those who worked at home (5.56%).

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

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Scioto County, OH have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.76% of the workforce in Scioto County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Scioto 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 Scioto County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scioto County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Scioto County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.23%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scioto County, OH (15.1k out of 69.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scioto County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More 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 2025, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Scioto County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, 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

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 188 in Scioto County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19.8% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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