Belmont County, OH

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    2024 Population
    65,473
    US Senator
    Bernie Moreno
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jon Husted
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.8%
    10.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,017
    2.39% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $154,900
    8.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    28,159
    1.21% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Belmont 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Belmont County, OH are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Belmont County, OH are Belmont College (172 degrees awarded in 2024), Elite Academy of Hair Design (48 degrees), and Ohio University-Eastern Campus (36 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Belmont County, OH was $154,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

    Most people in Belmont County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Belmont County, OH was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Belmont County, OH is home to a population of 65.5k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.21% of Belmont County, OH residents were born outside of the country (794 people).

    In 2024, there were 28.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.4k people) in Belmont County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Belmont County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Belmont County, OH was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belmont County, OH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      59.4k ± 241
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.1k ± 260
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2k ± 225
    1.35%
    Hispanic Population
    885 people

    In 2024, there were 28.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.4k people) in Belmont County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.35% of the people in Belmont County, OH are hispanic (885 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Belmont County, OH as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      66,921 ± 6,333 people
    2. Mexico
      46,789 ± 5,300 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.21%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    794 people
    1.21%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    796 people

    As of 2024, 1.21% of Belmont County, OH residents (794 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 Belmont County, OH was 1.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,343 ± 192
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      664 ± 175
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      488 ± 167

    Belmont County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.5% of the population of Belmont County, OH has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 9.83% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Belmont County, OH see 3,658 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,658 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2113 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,658 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Belmont County, OH

    Primary care physicians in Belmont County, OH see an average of 3,658 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,658 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.49%
    Uninsured
    44.6%
    Employer Coverage
    21.7%
    Medicaid
    17.2%
    Medicare
    9.83%
    Non-Group
    1.11%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belmont County, OH declined by 8.66% from 6.01% to 5.49%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.55 in Belmont County, OH.

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    Health Behaviors

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    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% in Belmont County, OH.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.25% in Belmont County, OH.

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    Economy

    The economy of Belmont County, OH employs 28.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Belmont County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,796 people), Retail Trade (4,368 people), and Manufacturing (2,375 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,511), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,256), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    28.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,152
    −1.21%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.96%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Belmont County, OH declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 28.5k employees to 28.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belmont County, OH, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,072 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,851 people), and Management Occupations (2,297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belmont County, OH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    28.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,152
    −1.21%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.96%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Belmont County, OH declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 28.5k employees to 28.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belmont County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,796 people), Retail Trade (4,368 people), and Manufacturing (2,375 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belmont County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Belmont County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,486
    Median earning men ± $2,202
    $32,490
    Median earning women ± $2,300

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,462), Wholesale Trade ($61,719), and Public Administration ($58,647).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,438), Public Administration ($43,258), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,413).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 114
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 89
      Retail Trade
    3. 77
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $165k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $147k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $98.6k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Ohio

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    Bernie Moreno
    Senator from Ohio1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Jon Husted
    Senator from Ohio2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Belmont County, OH awarded 256 degrees. The student population of Belmont County, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,186 male students and 2,130 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Belmont County, OH are White (233 and 91%), Two or More Races (9 and 3.52%), Black or African American (5 and 1.95%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 1.95%).

    The largest universities in Belmont County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Belmont College (172 and 67.2%), Elite Academy of Hair Design (48 and 18.8%), and Ohio University-Eastern Campus (36 and 14.1%).

    The most popular majors in Belmont County, OH are Registered Nursing (40 and 15.6%), General Cosmetology (35 and 13.7%), and Radiographer (22 and 8.59%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,362 for in-state students and $9,444 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,316 students enrolled in Belmont County, OH, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,877 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      31 degrees awarded
    2. Radiographer
      15 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Belmont County, OH was Registered Nursing with 31 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Belmont College
      172 degrees awarded
    2. Elite Academy of Hair Design
      48 degrees awarded
    3. Ohio University-Eastern Campus
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Belmont College with 172 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Belmont County, OH, which is 0.376 times less than the 186 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 233 degrees mean that there were 25.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,362) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,508) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Belmont County, OH was $154,900 in 2024, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $143,000 to $154,900, a 8.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Belmont County, OH is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Belmont County, OH have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Belmont County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 6.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Belmont County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.77%.

    Housing

    Property

    $154,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,060
    $20,019
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$900

    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 Belmont County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.6% of the housing units in Belmont County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,017
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,202
    27.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,096

    In 2024, the median household income of the 27.2k households in Belmont County, OH declined from $57,017 from the previous year's value of $58,411.

    The following chart displays the households in Belmont 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Belmont 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (6.93%)
    3. Carpooled (6.69%)

    In 2024, 83.9% of workers in Belmont County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.93%) and those who carpooled to work (6.69%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Belmont County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Belmont County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 6.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Belmont County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.77%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belmont County, OH (9.71k out of 61.6k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belmont County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21% of the children was living in poverty in Belmont County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 137 in Belmont County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 66.4% per 100,000 population.

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