Brown County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Brown County, Ohio has a population of approximately 43,676. The racial composition is predominantly White (97.0%), with smaller percentages of Black or African American (1.1%), Asian (0.3%), and those identifying as two or more races (1.3%). Hispanic or Latino residents make up around 1.2% of the population. The median household income is $53,345, and about 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The county has a total area of 495 square miles, of which 492 square miles is land and 3.6 square miles is water.

As of 2023, Brown County, OH, has a median home value around $160,000. Home appreciation over the last year was approximately 7.2%. The median rent is roughly $750 per month. Around 75% of residents own their homes, while 25% rent. The average household size is 2.58 people. Housing market trends indicate steady growth, with a balanced mix of new constructions and older homes.

As of the 2022 elections in Brown County, OH, several key races took place. In the race for U.S. Senate, J.D. Vance (Republican) received 9,889 votes, while Tim Ryan (Democrat) received 3,667 votes. For the Ohio Governor race, incumbent Mike DeWine (Republican) secured 10,590 votes against Nan Whaley (Democrat), who got 2,881 votes. Brown County's turnout was notably higher than in previous midterms, reflecting a 56% voter engagement rate. Local elections also saw candidates for County Commissioner, where Barry Woodruff (Republican) received 7,022 votes, and for Auditor, Jill Hall (Republican) remained unopposed, securing 11,202 votes. Detailed results and candidate information are accessible via the Brown County Board of Elections website or local government offices.

Brown County, OH has a high school graduation rate of approximately 88%, slightly lower than the Ohio state average of about 89%. The percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher is around 14%, which is significantly below the national average of approximately 33% and the Ohio state average of 27%. These figures suggest that while Brown County performs reasonably well in high school education, it lags behind both the state and national averages in higher education attainment. This discrepancy highlights a potential area for improvement in access to and completion of higher education in the county.

As of the latest data available, Brown County, OH, has an employment rate of approximately 57.4%, slightly below the national average of about 61%. The county's labor force includes around 44,000 individuals, with unemployment standing at about 4.8%, higher than Ohio's 4.1% and the U.S. average of 3.7%.

Top industries in Brown County include healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, retail trade, and education. Healthcare and social assistance employ around 20%, manufacturing about 15%, retail trade 10%, and education nearly 10% of the workforce. Comparatively, Ohio sees a larger share in manufacturing at about 17%, while the national average hovers around 8.5% for healthcare and 10% for manufacturing.

Brown County's economic profile indicates a strong reliance on manufacturing and healthcare, aligning with state trends but differing somewhat in the higher localized emphasis on these sectors relative to national averages.

As of the most recent data (circa 2021), Brown County, Ohio, has a median household income of approximately $52,000. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Ohio is roughly $56,000, and the national median household income stands around $68,700.

Statistics Table

Brown County lags behind both the state and national averages, indicating a lower income level that might impact the county's overall economic health and living standards. Note that these values are approximate and can change with new census data.

As of the most recent data available from 2020-2021, Brown County, OH has experienced the following crime rates per 100,000 residents:

Violent crime includes offenses like murder, assault, and robbery, while property crime covers burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. The relatively higher property crime rate compared to violent crime suggests a greater incidence of non-violent offenses.