Wood County, Ohio's estimated 2024 population is 133,658 with a growth rate of 0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County, Ohio is the 22nd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 125,956 and has seen a growth of 6.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 138,698 | 1,008 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 137,690 | 1,008 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 136,682 | 1,008 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 135,674 | 1,008 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 134,666 | 1,008 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 133,658 | 1,008 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 132,650 | 1,008 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 131,642 | 1,332 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 130,310 | -1,946 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 132,256 | 1,167 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 131,089 | 462 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 130,627 | 34 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 130,593 | 705 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 129,888 | 513 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 129,375 | -35 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 129,410 | 337 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 129,073 | 602 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 128,471 | 1,321 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 127,150 | 1,194 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 125,956 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 113,269 | 5,897 | 5.49% |
| 1980 | 107,372 | 17,650 | 19.67% |
| 1970 | 89,722 | 17,126 | 23.59% |
| 1960 | 72,596 | 12,991 | 21.8% |
| 1950 | 59,605 | 7,809 | 15.08% |
| 1940 | 51,796 | 1,476 | 2.93% |
| 1930 | 50,320 | 5,428 | 12.09% |
| 1920 | 44,892 | -1,438 | -3.1% |
| 1910 | 46,330 | -5,225 | -10.13% |
| 1900 | 51,555 | 7,163 | 16.14% |
| 1890 | 44,392 | 10,370 | 30.48% |
| 1880 | 34,022 | 9,426 | 38.32% |
| 1870 | 24,596 | 6,710 | 37.52% |
| 1860 | 17,886 | 8,729 | 95.33% |
| 1850 | 9,157 | 3,800 | 70.94% |
| 1840 | 5,357 | 4,255 | 386.12% |
| 1830 | 1,102 | 369 | 50.34% |
| 1820 | 733 | -137,965 | -99.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115,868 | 87.92% |
| Two or more races | 8,140 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 2,618 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,615 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 2,117 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 268 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 169 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 54,156 | 2.33 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 24,128 | 3.06 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 22,694 | 1.31 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 5,064 | 3.11 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 2,270 | 3.02 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,883 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 8,170 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,512 | 22.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,625 | 15.15% |
| High School Graduate | 23,652 | 28.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,138 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 16,353 | 19.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73,839 | 70,847 | 27,747 |
| Hispanic | 4,516 | 3,848 | 1,126 |
| 2+ Races | 3,562 | 3,328 | 1,073 |
| Asian | 1,636 | 1,462 | 979 |
| Other Race | 1,401 | 1,100 | 292 |
| Black | 1,257 | 1,212 | 482 |
| Native American | 253 | 166 | 64 |
| Islander | 160 | 160 | 123 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 76.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,993 | $79,754 | $53,710 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,992 | $94,821 | $72,817 |
| High School Graduate | $40,156 | $49,756 | $29,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,634 | $36,500 | $23,389 |
| Overall | $52,509 | $62,525 | $42,579 |
| Some College | $47,576 | $61,642 | $36,670 |
$52,509
Average Earnings
$62,525
Average Male
$42,579
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.75% of Wood County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 5.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 108,709 | 12,162 | 11.19% |
| Multiple | 7,888 | 1,726 | 21.88% |
| Hispanic | 8,258 | 1,423 | 17.23% |
| Other | 2,107 | 359 | 17.04% |
| Black | 1,993 | 275 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 2,520 | 181 | 7.18% |
| Native | 262 | 45 | 17.18% |
12.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
14.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood County, Ohio is Multiple, with 21.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood County, Ohio is Asian, with 7.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.32% |
| High School | 10.47% |
| Some College | 9.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.02% |
| Female Employed | 11.31% |
| Male Employed | 7.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,028 | $128,946 |
| Households | $73,124 | $100,535 |
| Married Families | $118,813 | $148,125 |
| Non Families | $42,492 | $57,850 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,328
Number of Veterans
5,834
Male Veterans
494
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,988 |
| First Gulf War | 1,712 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,687 |
| Korea | 378 |
| World War II | 205 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,764 |
| 75+ | 1,576 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,373 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,021 |
| 18 to 34 | 594 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,902 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 3.27% |
| Black | 139 | 6.08% |
| Other Race | 49 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 47 | 18.15% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.42%
Born in Wood County, Ohio
96.64%
Native Born
3.36%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
96.64% of Wood County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 78.42% having been born in Ohio. 1.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.