Richland County

As of the 2020 Census, Richland County, OH has a population of approximately 124,936. The racial makeup is 87.1% White, 7.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 4.5% Hispanic or Latino. The median age is around 41.8 years. Median household income is estimated at $49,162, with about 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line. Housing units total 54,279 with an occupancy rate of 89.6%. Educational attainment reveals that 89.2% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

As of 2023, the median home value in Richland County, OH is approximately $100,000. The median rent price is around $750 per month. Homeownership stands at 70%, with a vacancy rate of 10%. The area sees a 2-3% annual appreciation in home values. The average household income is roughly $45,000, with a poverty rate near 15%. Housing stock predominantly consists of single-family homes.

Richland County, Ohio, holds elections for various local, state, and federal positions. For the upcoming election, several key races are contested:

• County Commissioners: Incumbent Marilyn John (R) vs. challenger Michael Skidmore (D).
• County Auditor: Patricia J. Drozdowski (R).
• County Sheriff: Steve Sheldon (R).

State and federal positions include:

• U.S. House of Representatives, District 12: Incumbent Troy Balderson (R) faces Alaina Shearer (D).
• Ohio State Senate, District 22: Representative Mark Romanchuk (R) vs. Ryan Hungerford (D).
• Ohio House of Representatives, District 2: Incumbent Marilyn S. John (R).

Turnout figures and recent election results are as follows:

• 2020 General Election: Approximately 64,000 voters participated, representing a 76% turnout.
• Presidential Race (2020): Donald Trump (R) received 63% of the vote; Joe Biden (D) received 35%.

For precise candidate lists, voters can refer to the Richland County Board of Elections website.

As of the latest data, Richland County, OH, has the following education statistics: approximately 88.3% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of 89.7% and the Ohio state average of 90.3%. About 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average of 33.1% and the state average of 28.3%. These figures suggest that while Richland County's high school graduation rate is comparable to broader averages, its rate of higher education attainment lags behind both state and national levels.

As of recent data, Richland County, Ohio, has a labor force participation rate close to the national average of around 61%. The county's unemployment rate typically hovers slightly above the U.S. average, with recent figures around 5.2%, compared to the national rate of approximately 3.8% and Ohio's state average of about 4.2%.

Top industries in Richland County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and educational services. Manufacturing leads with about 18% of employment, higher than the national average of around 8.5%. Healthcare and social assistance comprise around 18%, which is on par with both state and national averages. Retail trade employs around 12%, similarly aligned with broader trends. Educational services represent approximately 9%, slightly above the national rate of about 8%.

These figures highlight Richland County's strong reliance on manufacturing, distinguishing it from national employment patterns where services dominate more prominently.

As of the latest data, Richland County, OH, has an average household income of approximately $49,000. This is lower compared to both the state and national averages. In Ohio, the average household income is around $56,000, while the national average stands at approximately $68,700. Here's a quick comparative table for easy reference:

Richland County's income falls below both the state and national averages, indicating a modest economic status relative to broader benchmarks.

As of the latest available data, Richland County, OH experiences a crime rate of approximately 35.45 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Violent crimes account for 3.75 per 1,000 residents, while property crimes are more prevalent at 31.70 per 1,000 residents. Below is a breakdown of crime types:

Sources typically include FBI crime reports and local law enforcement agencies. Note that crime rates can fluctuate yearly.