Pickaway County, OH

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2021 Population

58,458

0.595% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.253% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.4%

3.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,629

3.25% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$185,400

8.17% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,280

1.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pickaway County, OH had a population of 58.5k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $63,629. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pickaway County, OH grew from 58,112 to 58,458, a 0.595% increase and its median household income grew from $61,629 to $63,629, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pickaway County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), White (Hispanic) (0.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.472%).

None of the households in Pickaway 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.

99.7% of the residents in Pickaway County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pickaway County, OH are Ohio Christian University (635 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pickaway County, OH was $185,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

Most people in Pickaway County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pickaway County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Pickaway County, OH borders Fairfield County, OH, Fayette County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Hocking County, OH, Madison County, OH, and Ross County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Pickaway County, OH is home to a population of 58.5k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.826% of Pickaway County, OH residents were born outside of the country (483 people).

In 2021, there were 28.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.8k people) in Pickaway County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Pickaway County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pickaway County, OH was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pickaway County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 77
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.87k ± 161
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 243

1.54%

Hispanic Population

898 people

1.54% of the people in Pickaway County, OH are hispanic (898 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pickaway 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
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

0.826%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

483 people

1.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

588 people

As of 2021, 0.826% of Pickaway County, OH residents (483 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pickaway County, OH was 1.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,504 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
738 ± 221
Gulf War (1990s)
297 ± 103

Pickaway County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pickaway County, OH employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Pickaway County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,719 people), Construction (3,011 people), and Retail Trade (2,975 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,893), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,500), and Finance & Insurance ($66,607).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,157

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 6.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pickaway County, OH grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 24.9k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pickaway County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,150 people), Management Occupations (2,805 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,442 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pickaway 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,157

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 6.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pickaway County, OH grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 24.9k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pickaway County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,719 people), Construction (3,011 people), and Retail Trade (2,975 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pickaway County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Pickaway County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,196

Median earning men ± $3,079

$38,089

Median earning women ± $1,973

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,654), Public Administration ($59,800), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,411).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($120,444), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,088), and Public Administration ($56,868).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

326
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
211
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
157
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$399k
Manufacturing
$195k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$57.6k
Wholesale Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pickaway County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 72.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.04%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 (72.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.04%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 2021, universities in Pickaway County, OH awarded 635 degrees. The student population of Pickaway County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 767 male students and 1,133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pickaway County, OH are White (388 and 61.3%), followed by Black or African American (138 and 21.8%), Unknown (43 and 6.79%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.58%).

The largest universities in Pickaway County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio Christian University (635 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pickaway County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (181 and 28.5%), Divinity & Ministry (156 and 24.6%), and General Human Services (83 and 13.1%).

The median tuition cost in Pickaway County, OH for private four year colleges is $13,045.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2014 in Pickaway County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,900 (40.4% men and 59.6% 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

In 2021 there were 1,900 students enrolled in Pickaway County, OH, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 829 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pickaway County, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 78 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Ohio Christian University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

635 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio Christian University with 635 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 241 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pickaway County, OH, which is 0.612 times less than the 394 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 388 degrees mean that there were 2.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 138 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,045) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 Pickaway County, OH was $185,400 in 2021, which is 0.757 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,400 to $185,400, a 8.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Pickaway County, OH is 72.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pickaway County, OH have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pickaway County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pickaway County, OH is $63,629. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pickaway County, OH was Census Tract 217 with a value of $72,125, followed by Census Tract 215 and Census Tract 216, with respective values of $70,076 and $65,665.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pickaway County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.85%.

Housing

Property

$185,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,829

$15,042

Median Property Taxes

±$851

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 Pickaway County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.6% of the housing units in Pickaway County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pickaway 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 217
Census Tract 215
Census Tract 216

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pickaway County, OH was Census Tract 217 with a value of $72,125, followed by Census Tract 215 and Census Tract 216, with respective values of $70,076 and $65,665.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pickaway 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.

$63,629

Median Household Income

± $2,658

20.7k

Number of Households

± 1,086

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.7k households in Pickaway County, OH grew to $63,629 from the previous year's value of $61,629.

The following chart displays the households in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.02%)
Worked At Home (7.73%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Pickaway County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (7.73%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pickaway County, OH have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Pickaway County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pickaway County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.85%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pickaway County, OH (7.22k out of 54k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pickaway 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.3% of the children was living in poverty in Pickaway County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.1%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 127 in Pickaway County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 27.6 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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Health

94.1% of the population of Pickaway County, OH has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pickaway County, OH see 2248 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.11% decrease from the previous year (2420 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2346 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 659 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,248 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pickaway County, OH

Primary care physicians in Pickaway County, OH see an average of 2,248 patients per year. This represents a 7.11% decrease from the previous year (2,420 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.93%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pickaway County, OH grew by 7.53% from 5.52% to 5.93%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.3 in Pickaway County, OH.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 39.5% in Pickaway County, OH.

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

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