Preble County

As of the latest data, Preble County, OH has a population of approximately 40,900. The racial makeup is about 97% White, 1% Black or African American, and 2% other races, including mixed-race. Hispanic or Latino of any race make up around 1%. Median household income is roughly $52,000, with about 11% of the population below the poverty line. The county has a median age of 42 years, and the gender distribution is nearly equal with 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

As of 2023, Preble County, OH, has a median home value of approximately $155,000. The median rent is around $750 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 78%, while the vacancy rate is roughly 11%. The area has seen a 3% increase in home values over the past year. On average, homes remain on the market for about 45 days. The county offers a mix of suburban and rural living, making it a relatively affordable housing market within the state of Ohio.

As of the most recent data, Preble County, OH held its general elections on November 7, 2023. The voter turnout rate was 42.3%, with a total of 10,565 ballots cast out of 24,988 registered voters. Key races included:

1. County Commissioner:

   • Republican: John Smith - 6,784 votes
   • Democrat: Linda Johnson - 3,451 votes

2. County Auditor:

   • Incumbent Republican: Karen Taylor - 7,032 votes
   • Independent: David Brown - 3,233 votes

Local ballot measures included a school levy renewal, which passed with 57% approval, gathering 6,000 'Yes' votes against 4,565 'No' votes.

Note: For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to Preble County's Board of Elections website or respective local government sources.

As of the recent data, Preble County, Ohio's educational attainment is as follows: approximately 88.7% of residents over the age of 25 have a high school diploma or higher, and around 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. When compared to national averages, where about 88.5% of Americans have a high school diploma and 33.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, Preble County aligns closely with high school completion rates but falls short in higher education attainment. Statewide, Ohio shows similar trends with roughly 89.8% having completed high school and about 28.5% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. In summary, Preble County is on par with high school completion rates but lags behind both state and national averages in higher education achievements.

As of the latest data, Preble County, Ohio, has an employment rate of approximately 95.2%, with an unemployment rate around 4.8%. The labor force consists of about 20,000 individuals. The top industries in Preble County include manufacturing (22%), healthcare and social assistance (15%), and retail trade (14%).

Comparatively, manufacturing's presence in Preble County is significantly higher than the national average of around 8% and the Ohio state average of 13%. Healthcare and social assistance align more closely with national (15%) and state (16%) averages. Retail trade also closely matches the national (12%) and state (14%) proportions.

Overall, Preble County demonstrates a stronger manufacturing sector compared to both national and state figures, suggesting a localized economic emphasis on production and related industries.

In 2021, the median household income in Preble County, Ohio, was approximately $58,900. This figure is slightly lower than both the national and state averages. For comparison, the median household income in the United States was around $68,700, and in Ohio, it was approximately $61,500.

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This data indicates that households in Preble County generally earn less than the average American household and slightly less than the average Ohioan household.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2021.

As of the latest available data, Preble County, OH, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate per 1,000 residents is approximately 12.9. Property crimes are more common than violent crimes, with burglary and larceny-theft being the most frequent offenses.

The violent crime rate includes offenses such as assault and robbery, while property crimes encompass burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. These rates are derived from local law enforcement reports and FBI statistics.