Clark County, OH

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2021 Population

136,032

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0.723% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.2%

0.461% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,869

6.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$127,400

5.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,555

1.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clark County, OH had a population of 136k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $54,869. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clark County, OH grew from 134,409 to 136,032, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $51,504 to $54,869, a 6.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), White (Hispanic) (2.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.898%).

None of the households in Clark County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Clark County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, OH are Clark State College (1,280 degrees awarded in 2021) and Wittenberg University (415 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clark County, OH was $127,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Clark County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, OH borders Champaign County, OH, Greene County, OH, Madison County, OH, Miami County, OH, and Montgomery County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Clark County, OH is home to a population of 136k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.85% of Clark County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2021, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Clark County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Clark County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clark County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 143
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 389
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.3k ± 442

3.66%

Hispanic Population

4.98k people

3.66% of the people in Clark County, OH are hispanic (4.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clark County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

1.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

As of 2021, 1.85% of Clark County, OH residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, OH was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clark County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,837 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
1,952 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
1,713 ± 274

Clark County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, OH employs 60.6k people. The largest industries in Clark County, OH are Manufacturing (10,696 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,898 people), and Retail Trade (6,659 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,544), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,404), and Public Administration ($59,729).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.6k

2021 Value

± 1,670

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, OH grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 59.8k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, OH, are Production Occupations (6,958 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,876 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,949 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.6k

2021 Value

± 1,670

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, OH grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 59.8k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, OH, are Manufacturing (10,696 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,898 people), and Retail Trade (6,659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,776

Median earning men ± $1,545

$30,699

Median earning women ± $1,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,944), Information ($53,307), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,949).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,153), Construction ($41,302), and Manufacturing ($38,262).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,018
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
721
Manufacturing
556
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.23M
Manufacturing
$869k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$372k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 60.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 60.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clark County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Clark County, OH awarded 1,695 degrees. The student population of Clark County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,255 male students and 4,113 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, OH are White (1,326 and 78.7%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 11.6%), Two or More Races (68 and 4.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (40 and 2.37%).

The largest universities in Clark County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Clark State College (1,280 and 75.5%) and Wittenberg University (415 and 24.5%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, OH are Other Health Preparatory Programs (255 and 15%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (197 and 11.6%), and Registered Nursing (161 and 9.5%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County, OH are $41,442 for private four year colleges, and $3,296 and $6,592 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Clark County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,368 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,368 students enrolled in Clark County, OH, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,723 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
155 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
152 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clark County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Clark County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark State College
1,280 degrees awarded
Wittenberg University
415 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark State College with 1,280 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 686 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, OH, which is 0.68 times less than the 1,009 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,326 degrees mean that there were 6.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,442) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($846) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, OH was $127,400 in 2021, which is 0.52 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,500 to $127,400, a 5.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, OH is 68.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clark County, OH have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, OH is $54,869. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, OH was Census Tract 26.01 with a value of $93,125, followed by Census Tract 20 and Census Tract 26.05, with respective values of $90,344 and $89,837.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.92%.

Housing

Property

$127,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,731

$37,516

Median Property Taxes

±$1,238

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clark County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.1% of the housing units in Clark County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 26.01
Census Tract 20
Census Tract 26.05

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, OH was Census Tract 26.01 with a value of $93,125, followed by Census Tract 20 and Census Tract 26.05, with respective values of $90,344 and $89,837.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,869

Median Household Income

± $1,474

55.1k

Number of Households

± 1,556

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.1k households in Clark County, OH grew to $54,869 from the previous year's value of $51,504.

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.57%)
Worked At Home (6.39%)

In 2021, 80.4% of workers in Clark County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.57%) and those who worked at home (6.39%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Clark County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clark County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clark County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.92%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, OH (20.1k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clark County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 368 in Clark County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 26.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Clark County, OH has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, OH see 2273 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.03% decrease from the previous year (2320 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 566 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, OH

Primary care physicians in Clark County, OH see an average of 2,273 patients per year. This represents a 2.03% decrease from the previous year (2,320 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.51%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, OH declined by 0.876% from 6.56% to 6.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clark County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.7 in Clark County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.8% in Clark County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, OH.

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