Population 12,630 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vinton County
Household size in Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Vinton County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Vinton County is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Vinton County than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Vinton County
Renters in Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vinton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Vinton County: 11.5% 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 down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Vinton County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Few Ohio counties have newer homes: only six of 88.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $564 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $630 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $629 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $805 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Vinton County pays $805 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $241 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 Vinton County
Bachelor's degrees in Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Vinton County: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of Ohio's 88 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Vinton County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Vinton County
| Period | Vinton County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Vinton County is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Vinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton County | 2.39 | 43.4 | 9.1% | 24.5% | 11.5% | 1984 | $805 | 12.9% | 83.9% | 5.3% |
| Athens County | 2.41 | 37.2 | 7.0% | 39.6% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,004 | 35.7% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Ross County | 2.43 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.4% | 8.9% | 1975 | $914 | 17.6% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| Wood County | 2.34 | 43.9 | 10.0% | 24.9% | 11.4% | 1970 | $854 | 24.2% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Highland County | 2.57 | 41.3 | 10.2% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 1979 | $814 | 16.5% | 87.9% | 3.2% |
| Pleasants County | 2.58 | 43.5 | 10.1% | 18.6% | 13.9% | 1979 | $686 | 14.5% | 89.9% | 9.5% |
| Ritchie County | 2.46 | 45.0 | 7.7% | 15.8% | 18.4% | 1977 | $628 | 15.0% | 85.5% | 2.0% |
| Clermont County | 2.52 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,187 | 31.1% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Doddridge County | 2.55 | 47.0 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 19.8% | 1976 | $862 | 13.8% | 85.1% | 7.5% |
| Hamilton County | 2.38 | 38.7 | 12.3% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,250 | 41.2% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Harrison County | 2.47 | 43.1 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 13.2% | 1966 | $922 | 27.6% | 90.0% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Richland County, ND · Hancock County, KY · Hancock County, TN · Hand County, SD · Hansford County, TX · Hanson County, SD · Hardeman County, TX · Hardin County, IL · Harlan County, NE · Randolph County, AL
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 Vinton 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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