Overview
- County Name
- Ross County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39141
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 689.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.86 sq mi
- Total Area
- 693.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.323895
- Longitude
- -83.059538
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 76,189
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 60,113
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,179 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,012 | 1.3% |
| White | 68,368 | 89.7% |
| Black | 4,103 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 271 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 228 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,471 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 652 | 1.1% |
| White | 54,222 | 90.2% |
| Black | 4,150 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 323 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 674 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 116 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 76,492
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,055
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,171
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,825 | 88.7% |
| Black | 4,202 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 417 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,725
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,566 | 24.2% |
| Republican | 14,886 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,241 | 41.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,899 | 47.8% |
| Female | 22,432 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,261 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 1.0% |
| Black | 440 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 323 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,634
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 20,506 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 42.8% |
| Black | 194 | 44.1% |
| Asian | 146 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,008 | 52.7% |
| Female | 11,481 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 21,205 (39.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,501 (17.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,092
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,534
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $924
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.