Clermont County

As of the 2020 Census, Clermont County, OH has a population of approximately 208,601. The racial composition is predominantly White (94%), followed by Black or African American (1.8%), Asian (1.7%), and individuals of two or more races (2.1%). Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5% of the population. The median household income is around $72,278, and the poverty rate is approximately 7.7%. The county spans 452 square miles, with a population density of about 462.3 residents per square mile. The median age is roughly 40.2 years.

As of recent data, Clermont County, OH has a median home value of approximately $190,000. The median rent is around $1,100 per month. Housing units total over 85,000, with a homeownership rate of about 75%. The median household income is roughly $70,000. Home appreciation over the past year has been around 8%. The market typically exhibits a balance between buyers' and sellers' conditions, making it moderately competitive.

Clermont County, Ohio, participates in local, state, and federal elections. As of the 2023 elections:

• Clermont has approximately 200,000 residents.
• The Board of Elections manages over 140,000 registered voters.
• Key races include positions for County Commissioner, where Republican incumbent David Painter is challenged by Democrat Alan Edwards.
• Another major race is for County Auditor, with Republican candidate Linda Fraley running against Democrat Martha Enriquez.

Issues on the ballot often involve local levies for schools, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements.

For up-to-date voter registration statistics, sample ballots, and polling locations, visit the Clermont County Board of Elections website.

Clermont County, OH, has a high school graduation rate of 92.4%, above the national average of 88% and the Ohio state average of 89.5%. About 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 34% and the Ohio state average of 31.4%. The county fares reasonably well in educational attainment but lags behind the national average for higher education. Educational initiatives and local institutions are continually working to improve these figures.

Clermont County, OH, showcases diverse employment opportunities. As of 2022, it had an estimated labor force of approximately 106,000 people, with an unemployment rate around 4%, slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%. Key industries include manufacturing (12.9%), health care and social assistance (12.3%), and retail trade (11.2%). The county’s manufacturing employment rate notably exceeds the national average of about 8.5% and Ohio's 10%.

While health care and social assistance align closely with state (14%) and national (13.7%) trends, Clermont County’s retail sector also follows the national average of 11%. Professional, scientific, and technical services employ around 7.3% of the workforce, mirroring national figures but trailing behind Ohio’s 9.8%. Overall, Clermont County demonstrates robust manufacturing and health care sectors compared to broader trends.

As of the latest available data, Clermont County, OH, boasts an average household income of approximately $72,500 per year. In comparison, the national average household income is about $68,700, while the state average for Ohio is roughly $56,600 per year. This positions Clermont County above both the state and national averages, indicating a relatively higher standard of living within the county.

Clermont County's higher average income suggests better economic conditions compared to broader state and national figures.

Clermont County, OH, has varying crime rates across different types of offenses. The overall crime rate as of the most recent data is approximately 18.2 per 1,000 residents annually. Violent crime is relatively low compared to property crime.

Note that these figures represent averages and may fluctuate yearly based on law enforcement reports and population changes.