Population 72,627 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Scioto County
Household size in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Scioto County run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.53, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Scioto County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are just as common in Scioto County as they are nationally: 11.6%. Scioto County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Ohio counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Scioto County
Renters in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Scioto County own their homes; 31.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 58.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Scioto County: 13.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Scioto County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $532 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $835 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$303 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Scioto County costs $835 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $303 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Scioto County
Bachelor's degrees in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Scioto County: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Scioto County have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio as a whole (91.7%). The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Scioto County
| Period | Scioto County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Scioto County: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only eight of Ohio's 88 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Scioto County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County | 2.45 | 41.1 | 11.6% | 31.6% | 13.2% | 1970 | $835 | 18.3% | 88.7% | 6.1% |
| Adams County | 2.70 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 28.3% | 18.8% | 1981 | $784 | 14.9% | 85.2% | 6.6% |
| Gallia County | 2.49 | 41.7 | 10.6% | 25.3% | 14.3% | 1982 | $833 | 21.0% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
| Mason County | 2.40 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 33.9% | 12.7% | 1979 | $757 | 19.9% | 86.4% | 5.1% |
| Mason County | 2.40 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% | 1979 | $793 | 16.2% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Bracken County | 2.51 | 42.2 | 12.5% | 21.5% | 12.5% | 1984 | $822 | 17.8% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.40 | 42.8 | 7.7% | 21.4% | 10.5% | 1980 | $798 | 19.8% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Pendleton County | 2.70 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 1982 | $788 | 15.0% | 85.3% | 4.7% |
| Roane County | 2.48 | 47.0 | 7.5% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 1975 | $623 | 15.0% | 84.5% | 8.8% |
| Grant County | 2.80 | 38.1 | 13.6% | 24.9% | 10.1% | 1988 | $873 | 15.6% | 89.7% | 4.8% |
| Calhoun County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 18.5% | 1976 | $460 | 9.4% | 83.1% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Scioto County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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