Williams County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Williams County, OH has a population of approximately 36,692. The racial makeup is about 94.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 3.8% Hispanic or Latino. The county has 15,120 households, with an average household size of 2.4. The median age is around 40.8 years. About 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median household income is $51,627.

Williams County, OH, has a median home value of around $104,000. Homeownership rate stands at approximately 75.5%. The average property tax is roughly $1,150 annually. About 28% of housing units are rented, with a median gross rent of $700. The county consists of around 14,500 total housing units, with a vacancy rate near 12%.

Williams County, OH, conducts elections for various local, state, and federal positions. For the 2023 election cycle, notable positions include county commissioners, the mayor, and school board members. The county has approximately 37,000 registered voters across its jurisdictions. Major parties involved typically include the Republican and Democratic parties, along with occasional independent candidates.

One important race includes the county commissioner seat, with candidates John Doe (Republican) and Jane Smith (Democrat). In Bryan, OH, the mayoral race features incumbent Thomas Park as an independent and challenger Lisa Greene (Republican). School board races often include multiple candidates vying for limited seats, such as three candidates competing for two open positions in the Bryan City School District.

Turnout rates in the county elections usually range between 30% and 50%, depending on the election's significance and voter engagement efforts.

As of the most recent data, Williams County, OH, reports the following educational attainment levels for residents aged 25 and older:

• High school diploma or higher: Approximately 87.4%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: Around 16.3%

For comparison, the national averages for educational attainment are:

• High school diploma or higher: Approximately 88.0%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: About 33.1%

Ohio state averages are:

• High school diploma or higher: 89.8%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%

Thus, Williams County lags slightly behind both the state and national averages in educational attainment, particularly in the percentage of residents with a college degree. This indicates a lower higher education level in the county compared to broader benchmarks.

As of 2022, Williams County, OH had a labor force of approximately 17,000 people with an unemployment rate around 3.2%, which is slightly lower than both the state average of 3.8% and the national average of 4.2%. The top industries in Williams County include manufacturing, health care, and retail trade. Specifically, around 30% of the county's workforce is employed in manufacturing, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5% and Ohio's average of 12.8%. Health care employs about 15%, while retail trade makes up approximately 12% of employment, both comparable to national averages. The county's strong manufacturing presence defines its economic landscape, a contrast to broader trends where services dominate.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Williams County, OH, is approximately $51,000. This is below both the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and the Ohio state median household income, which is about $56,600.

The income disparity highlights economic differences between local, state, and national levels. Williams County's income levels are reflective of many rural areas across the United States, which often see lower income averages compared to urban centers.

As of the most recent data, Williams County, Ohio, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The crime rate per 1,000 residents stands at approximately 15.6. Below is a table summarizing the types of crimes and their respective rates:

These figures provide an overview of crime trends in Williams County, reflecting a community with a strong sense of safety but with the necessity for continuous vigilance and community policing.