Wood County, OH

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2021 Population

131,930

0.97% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.6%

3.42% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,337

4.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$177,000

7.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,969

0.305% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wood County, OH had a population of 132k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $66,337. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wood County, OH grew from 130,662 to 131,930, a 0.97% increase and its median household income grew from $63,189 to $66,337, a 4.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.99%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%).

None of the households in Wood 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.

98.3% of the residents in Wood County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wood County, OH are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,492 degrees awarded in 2021), Owens Community College (1,847 degrees), and Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg (67 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wood County, OH was $177,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Wood County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wood County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Wood County, OH borders Hancock County, OH, Henry County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Sandusky County, OH, and Seneca County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Wood County, OH is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.28% of Wood County, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2021, there were 31.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Wood County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.33k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Wood County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wood County, OH was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.63k ± 460
White (Hispanic)
3.33k ± 400

5.86%

Hispanic Population

7.73k people

5.86% of the people in Wood County, OH are hispanic (7.73k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wood 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

3.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

3.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.21k people

As of 2021, 3.28% of Wood County, OH residents (4.33k 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 Wood County, OH was 3.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,142 ± 272
Gulf War (2001-)
1,335 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
731 ± 157

Wood County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wood County, OH employs 70k people. The largest industries in Wood County, OH are Manufacturing (13,249 people), Educational Services (9,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,317 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($120,033), Utilities ($90,000), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,333).

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

70k

2021 Value

± 2,054

0.305%

1 Year growth

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, OH grew at a rate of 0.305%, from 69.8k employees to 70k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wood County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,381 people), Management Occupations (7,248 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,702 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wood 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

70k

2021 Value

± 2,054

0.305%

1 Year growth

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, OH grew at a rate of 0.305%, from 69.8k employees to 70k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wood County, OH, are Manufacturing (13,249 people), Educational Services (9,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wood County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Wood County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,017

Median earning men ± $2,412

$29,922

Median earning women ± $1,775

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($67,225), Public Administration ($66,162), and Manufacturing ($63,169).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,578), Information ($43,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,076).

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

986
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
795
Manufacturing
737
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$2.88M
Manufacturing
$418k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$415k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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 Wood County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.47%).

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 (52.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.47%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wood County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 52.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wood 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 Wood County, OH awarded 6,485 degrees. The student population of Wood County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,317 male students and 14,050 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wood County, OH are White (5,173 and 82.3%), followed by Black or African American (423 and 6.73%), Hispanic or Latino (310 and 4.93%), and Two or More Races (173 and 2.75%).

The largest universities in Wood County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,492 and 69.3%), Owens Community College (1,847 and 28.5%), and Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg (67 and 1.03%).

The most popular majors in Wood County, OH are General Studies (538 and 8.3%), Registered Nursing (308 and 4.75%), and General Psychology (189 and 2.91%).

The median tuition cost in Wood County, OH for a public four year colleges is $10,776 for in-state students and $18,765 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wood County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,367 (44.6% men and 55.4% 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 2021 there were 25,367 students enrolled in Wood County, OH, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,337 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
117 degree-majors awarded
Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
150 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
127 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wood County, OH was General Biological Sciences with 117 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
4,492 degrees awarded
Owens Community College
1,847 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with 4,492 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,558 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wood County, OH, which is 0.651 times less than the 3,927 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 5,173 degrees mean that there were 12.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 423 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 ($10,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,550) 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 Wood County, OH was $177,000 in 2021, which is 0.723 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,400 to $177,000, a 7.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Wood County, OH is 64.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wood County, OH have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wood County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wood County, OH is $66,337. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wood County, OH was Census Tract 206.02 with a value of $146,706, followed by Census Tract 212 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $99,569 and $95,147.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.23%.

Housing

Property

$177,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,405

$34,040

Median Property Taxes

±$1,177

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 Wood County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.2% of the housing units in Wood County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wood 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 206.02
Census Tract 212
Census Tract 203

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wood County, OH was Census Tract 206.02 with a value of $146,706, followed by Census Tract 212 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $99,569 and $95,147.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wood 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.

$66,337

Median Household Income

± $2,247

53k

Number of Households

± 1,726

In 2021, the median household income of the 53k households in Wood County, OH grew to $66,337 from the previous year's value of $63,189.

The following chart displays the households in Wood 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 Wood 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 (82.8%)
Worked At Home (6.88%)
Carpooled (6.01%)

In 2021, 82.8% of workers in Wood County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.88%) and those who carpooled to work (6.01%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wood County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Wood County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.23%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wood County, OH (15.9k out of 126k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wood 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 2022, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Wood County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.7%.

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 77.1 in Wood County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.38 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

95.7% of the population of Wood County, OH has health coverage, with 62.5% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.756% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wood County, OH see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.07% decrease from the previous year (1452 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3049 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 510 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, OH

Primary care physicians in Wood County, OH see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 2.07% decrease from the previous year (1,452 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.3%

Uninsured

62.5%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.756%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wood County, OH declined by 4.14% from 4.48% to 4.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wood 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 38.6 in Wood County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wood 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 39.2% in Wood County, OH.

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

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