Van Wert County, Ohio
County
Overview
- County Name
- Van Wert County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39161
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 409.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 410.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.855520
- Longitude
- -84.585775
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,604
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,972
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,571 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 3.6% |
| White | 26,727 | 93.4% |
| Black | 138 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,339 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 635 | 2.9% |
| White | 20,771 | 94.5% |
| Black | 224 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,826
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,343
- Poverty Rate
- 8.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,560
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,802 | 93.0% |
| Black | 138 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,013
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,323 | 12.2% |
| Republican | 9,188 | 48.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,492 | 39.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,150 | 48.1% |
| Female | 9,692 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,327 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 2.1% |
| Black | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,064
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,801 | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 35.7% |
| Black | 4 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 37 | 43.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,955 | 54.2% |
| Female | 5,036 | 52.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,104 (40.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,430 (17.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,573
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,201
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $780
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.9%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.