Wood County, OH
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Wood County Overview
131,564
TOTAL POPULATION
65,263
MALE POPULATION
66,301
FEMALE POPULATION
98.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,771
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,583
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,537
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,484
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
72,671
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Wood County
The most populous races in Wood County are White / Caucasian (117,113 | 89.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7,862 | 6.0%), and Two or more Races (7,017 | 5.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2,547 | 1.9% |
| Black / African American | 2,660 | 2.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 165 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,862 | 6.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 268 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 117,113 | 89.0% |
| Two or more Races | 7,017 | 5.3% |
| Some other Race | 1,794 | 1.4% |
| Total | 131,564 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wood County
The most populous ancestries reported in Wood County are German (44,316 | 33.7%), Irish (16,770 | 12.8%), English (15,153 | 11.5%), Polish (11,022 | 8.4%), and Italian (5,832 | 4.4%), together accounting for 70.8% of all Wood County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 626 | 0.5% |
| Albanian | 22 | 0.0% |
| Alsatian | 5 | 0.0% |
| American | 5,814 | 4.4% |
| Apache | 78 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 623 | 0.5% |
| Argentinean | 44 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 124 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 336 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 164 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 56 | 0.0% |
| Bolivian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 43 | 0.0% |
| British | 912 | 0.7% |
| Bulgarian | 101 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 221 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 264 | 0.2% |
| Celtic | 15 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 428 | 0.3% |
| Central American Indian | 73 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 293 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 17 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 65 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 248 | 0.2% |
| Comanche | 10 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 10 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 91 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 102 | 0.1% |
| Cypriot | 16 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 791 | 0.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 226 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 109 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 29 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 1,609 | 1.2% |
| Eastern European | 231 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Egyptian | 132 | 0.1% |
| English | 15,153 | 11.5% |
| Ethiopian | 25 | 0.0% |
| European | 1,664 | 1.3% |
| Filipino | 15 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 185 | 0.1% |
| French | 4,595 | 3.5% |
| French Canadian | 658 | 0.5% |
| German | 44,316 | 33.7% |
| Ghanaian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 387 | 0.3% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 9 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 210 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 68 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 2,817 | 2.1% |
| Icelander | 41 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 827 | 0.6% |
| Iranian | 136 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 3 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 16,770 | 12.8% |
| Iroquois | 112 | 0.1% |
| Israeli | 9 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 5,832 | 4.4% |
| Jamaican | 103 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 14 | 0.0% |
| Kenyan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 476 | 0.4% |
| Laotian | 65 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 66 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 186 | 0.1% |
| Liberian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 206 | 0.2% |
| Luxembourger | 22 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 240 | 0.2% |
| Menominee | 3 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 5,727 | 4.3% |
| Mexican American Indian | 94 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 131 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 3 | 0.0% |
| New Zealander | 50 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 35 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 130 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 869 | 0.7% |
| Osage | 47 | 0.0% |
| Ottawa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 83 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 98 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 174 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 73 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11,022 | 8.4% |
| Portuguese | 172 | 0.1% |
| Potawatomi | 3 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 715 | 0.5% |
| Romanian | 111 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 399 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 140 | 0.1% |
| Samoan | 75 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 335 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,250 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 2,880 | 2.2% |
| Serbian | 92 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 3 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 25 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 836 | 0.6% |
| Slovene | 138 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 24 | 0.0% |
| South American | 405 | 0.3% |
| South American Indian | 40 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 76 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 120 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 105 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 754 | 0.6% |
| Swedish | 756 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 1,112 | 0.9% |
| Syrian | 47 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 789 | 0.6% |
| Turkish | 168 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 312 | 0.2% |
| Venezuelan | 31 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 1,258 | 1.0% |
| West Indian | 18 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 11 | 0.0% | View All 121 Rows |
Immigrants in Wood County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wood County came from Asia (2,060 | 1.6%), Latin America (995 | 0.8%), Europe (837 | 0.6%), Eastern Asia (707 | 0.5%), and Central America (666 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Wood County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 202 | 0.2% |
| Albania | 17 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 2,060 | 1.6% |
| Australia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 14 | 0.0% |
| Bulgaria | 64 | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 319 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 135 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 666 | 0.5% |
| Chile | 14 | 0.0% |
| China | 492 | 0.4% |
| Colombia | 44 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 48 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakia | 20 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 46 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 707 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Europe | 344 | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | 88 | 0.1% |
| England | 32 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 34 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 837 | 0.6% |
| France | 22 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 247 | 0.2% |
| Ghana | 34 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 4 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 37 | 0.0% |
| Guyana | 33 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 4 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 56 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 52 | 0.0% |
| India | 387 | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | 65 | 0.1% |
| Iran | 91 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 40 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 37 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 83 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 32 | 0.0% |
| Jordan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 27 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 183 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 129 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 995 | 0.8% |
| Liberia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | 21 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 485 | 0.4% |
| Middle Africa | 19 | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | 29 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 50 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 34 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 154 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 38 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 130 | 0.1% |
| Peru | 33 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 194 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 78 | 0.1% |
| Romania | 49 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 92 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 12 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 12 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
| South America | 194 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 660 | 0.5% |
| South Eastern Asia | 529 | 0.4% |
| Southern Europe | 41 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 6 | 0.0% |
| Syria | 5 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 15 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 52 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 86 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 3 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 12 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 64 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 91 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 164 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 298 | 0.2% |
| Zaire | 19 | 0.0% | View All 79 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wood County
Sex and Age in Wood County
The most populous age groups in Wood County are 20 to 24 Years (8,187 | 12.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (7,867 | 11.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3,257 (5.0%) | 3,470 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 4,148 (6.4%) | 3,426 (5.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,628 (5.6%) | 3,895 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 5,420 (8.3%) | 5,866 (8.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 8,187 (12.5%) | 7,867 (11.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4,285 (6.6%) | 4,015 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,889 (6.0%) | 3,833 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 4,104 (6.3%) | 3,695 (5.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 3,698 (5.7%) | 3,509 (5.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,837 (5.9%) | 3,587 (5.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,693 (5.7%) | 3,583 (5.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 4,360 (6.7%) | 3,862 (5.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,449 (5.3%) | 4,134 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 3,596 (5.5%) | 4,030 (6.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,378 (3.6%) | 2,625 (4.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,578 (2.4%) | 2,027 (3.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 746 (1.1%) | 1,458 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 1,010 (1.5%) | 1,419 (2.1%) |
| Total | 65,263 (100.0%) | 66,301 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wood County
Median Family Size in Wood County
The median family size in Wood County is 2.98 persons per family, with married-couple families (24,315 | 77.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,176 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 24,315 (77.6%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,176 (6.9%) | 2.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,856 (15.5%) | 2.84 |
| Total Families | 31,347 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Median Household Size in Wood County
The median household size in Wood County is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,856 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (22,424 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 24,315 (45.2%) | 3.06 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,176 (4.1%) | 3.05 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,856 (9.0%) | 3.09 |
| Non-family | 22,424 (41.7%) | 1.33 |
| Total Households | 53,771 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wood County
Out of a total of 53,771 households in Wood County, 31,347 (58.3%) are family households, while 22,424 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,487, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 17,039.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 17,039 (31.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 14,487 (26.9%) | 4,177 (7.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 6,870 (12.8%) | 655 (1.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,951 (11.1%) | 484 (0.9%) |
| 5-Person Households | 2,826 (5.3%) | 17 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 907 (1.7%) | 52 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 306 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31,347 (58.3%) | 22,424 (41.7%) |
Female Fertility in Wood County
Fertility by Age in Wood County
Average fertility rate in Wood County is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 6 (0.5%) | 1.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 965 (77.4%) | 61.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 276 (22.1%) | 24.0 |
| Total | 1,247 (100.0%) | 38.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wood County
80.2% of women with births (1,247) in Wood County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 6.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 742 (76.9%) | 223 (23.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 258 (93.5%) | 18 (6.5%) |
| Total | 1,000 (80.2%) | 247 (19.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Wood County
Average fertility rate in Wood County is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 26.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 87 (7.0%) | 24.0 |
| High School Diploma | 329 (26.4%) | 52.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 301 (24.1%) | 26.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 245 (19.7%) | 33.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 285 (22.9%) | 70.0 |
| Total | 1,247 (100.0%) | 38.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wood County
19.8% of women with births in Wood County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 43.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 49 (56.3%) | 38 (43.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 203 (61.7%) | 126 (38.3%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 228 (75.7%) | 73 (24.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 240 (98.0%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 280 (98.3%) | 5 (1.8%) |
| Total | 1,000 (80.2%) | 247 (19.8%) |
Income in Wood County
Income Overview in Wood County
Per Capita Income in Wood County is $39,771, while median incomes of families and households are $95,583 and $70,537 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 131,564 | $39,771 |
| Median Family Income | 31,347 | $95,583 |
| Mean Family Income | 31,347 | $121,783 |
| Median Household Income | 53,771 | $70,537 |
| Mean Household Income | 53,771 | $95,809 |
| Income Deficit | 31,347 | $8,484 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 131,564 | 36.93% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 131,564 | 63.07¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 131,564 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Wood County
Average Earnings in Wood County are $37,427, $46,877 for men and $29,566 for women, a difference of 36.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 40,614 (52.6%) | $46,877 |
| Female | 36,547 (47.4%) | $29,566 |
| Total | 77,161 (100.0%) | $37,427 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wood County
The most common earnings brackets in Wood County are $100,000+ for men (7,330 | 18.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (3,004 | 8.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 2,152 (5.3%) | 3,004 (8.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 1,695 (4.2%) | 2,405 (6.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 1,511 (3.7%) | 2,096 (5.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 1,231 (3.0%) | 1,518 (4.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 1,097 (2.7%) | 1,440 (3.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1,002 (2.5%) | 1,051 (2.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 863 (2.1%) | 1,309 (3.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 768 (1.9%) | 953 (2.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 995 (2.5%) | 1,256 (3.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 1,032 (2.5%) | 1,402 (3.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 2,264 (5.6%) | 2,057 (5.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,557 (3.8%) | 2,150 (5.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,811 (4.5%) | 1,616 (4.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,298 (3.2%) | 2,039 (5.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 2,375 (5.9%) | 1,678 (4.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,555 (3.8%) | 1,207 (3.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,956 (7.3%) | 2,516 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,569 (6.3%) | 1,875 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,553 (11.2%) | 2,652 (7.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 7,330 (18.0%) | 2,323 (6.4%) |
| Total | 40,614 (100.0%) | 36,547 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wood County
Average earnings in Wood County are $60,342 for men and $40,576 for women, a difference of 32.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,417, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,083. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,411, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,273.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,083 | $22,273 |
| High School Diploma | $47,213 | $28,266 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $59,277 | $33,967 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,129 | $51,310 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,417 | $70,411 |
| Total | $60,342 | $40,576 |
Family Income in Wood County
Family Income Brackets in Wood County
According to the Wood County family income data, there are 6,081 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 282 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 564 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 282 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,442 | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,223 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,915 | 9.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,517 | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,859 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,081 | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,138 | 13.2% |
| $200,000+ | 4,357 | 13.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wood County
5-person families (2,490 | 7.9%) account for the highest median family income in Wood County with $135,625 per family, while 2-person families (15,437 | 49.2%) have the highest median income of $39,091 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 15,437 (49.2%) | $78,182 |
| 3-Person Families | 6,651 (21.2%) | $99,913 |
| 4-Person Families | 5,730 (18.3%) | $120,771 |
| 5-Person Families | 2,490 (7.9%) | $135,625 |
| 6-Person Families | 766 (2.4%) | $122,222 |
| 7+ Person Families | 273 (0.9%) | $87,596 |
| Total | 31,347 (100.0%) | $95,583 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wood County
The median family income in Wood County is $95,583, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,761) having the highest median family income of $148,765, while families with no earners (4,176) have the lowest median family income of $57,270, accounting for 12.0% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 4,176 (13.3%) | $57,270 |
| 1 Earner | 9,771 (31.2%) | $68,723 |
| 2 Earners | 13,639 (43.5%) | $117,204 |
| 3+ Earners | 3,761 (12.0%) | $148,765 |
| Total | 31,347 (100.0%) | $95,583 |
Household Income in Wood County
Household Income Brackets in Wood County
With 10,109 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wood County, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,828 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 2,742 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,828 | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,872 | 7.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,409 | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,915 | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,109 | 18.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,044 | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8,388 | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,624 | 8.6% |
| $200,000+ | 4,893 | 9.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wood County
The median household income in Wood County is $70,537, with the highest median household income of $93,983 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,857 households (33.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,835, with 5,873 households (10.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 5,873 (10.9%) | $30,835 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 16,352 (30.4%) | $81,105 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 17,857 (33.2%) | $93,983 |
| 65+ Years | 13,689 (25.5%) | $57,056 |
| Total | 53,771 (100.0%) | $70,537 |
Poverty in Wood County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wood County
With 11.2% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Wood County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,714 males (29.5%) and 3,379 females (37.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 276 (8.5%) | 483 (14.4%) |
| 5 Years | 140 (15.4%) | 117 (17.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 536 (11.5%) | 329 (8.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 136 (7.0%) | 198 (7.9%) |
| 15 Years | 41 (5.2%) | 133 (16.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 228 (13.1%) | 226 (15.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2,714 (29.5%) | 3,379 (37.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 868 (10.7%) | 1,162 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 530 (6.8%) | 804 (11.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 445 (5.9%) | 567 (7.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 590 (7.6%) | 763 (9.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 187 (3.1%) | 358 (5.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 361 (11.2%) | 670 (15.1%) |
| Total | 7,052 (11.2%) | 9,189 (14.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wood County
According to the poverty statistics in Wood County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.9% of males and 94.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,968 (91.5%) | 2,878 (85.6%) |
| 5 Years | 769 (84.6%) | 573 (83.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 4,118 (88.5%) | 3,702 (91.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,822 (93.0%) | 2,311 (92.1%) |
| 15 Years | 751 (94.8%) | 670 (83.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,518 (86.9%) | 1,224 (84.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6,495 (70.5%) | 5,556 (62.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 7,223 (89.3%) | 6,681 (85.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,225 (93.2%) | 6,378 (88.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,057 (94.1%) | 6,603 (92.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7,137 (92.4%) | 7,207 (90.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,764 (96.9%) | 6,170 (94.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,876 (88.8%) | 3,763 (84.9%) |
| Total | 55,723 (88.8%) | 53,716 (85.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wood County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wood County show that 3.5% or 856 of the total 24,315 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 40.8%, comprising of 60 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 220 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 13,959 (96.5%) | 505 (3.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7,236 (97.1%) | 220 (2.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2,177 (96.8%) | 71 (3.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 87 (59.2%) | 60 (40.8%) |
| Total | 23,459 (96.5%) | 856 (3.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wood County
According to the poverty data in Wood County, 10.2% or 223 single-father households and 21.6% or 1,049 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (28.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 56 (7.6%) | 74 (4.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 113 (9.9%) | 862 (33.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 50 (17.5%) | 112 (27.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 4 (28.6%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 223 (10.2%) | 1,049 (21.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wood County
The poverty data for Wood County shows that 856 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 1,272 of the single-parent households (18.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (40.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 505 (3.5%) | 130 (5.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 220 (2.9%) | 975 (26.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 71 (3.2%) | 162 (23.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 60 (40.8%) | 5 (33.3%) |
| Total | 856 (3.5%) | 1,272 (18.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wood County
Employment by Class of Employer in Wood County
Among the 66,642 employed individuals in Wood County, private company employees (45,286 | 67.9%), not-for-profit organizations (6,335 | 9.5%), and local government employees (5,207 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 45,286 | 67.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,812 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,733 | 4.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 6,335 | 9.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 5,207 | 7.8% |
| State Government Employees | 4,217 | 6.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 864 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 188 | 0.3% |
| Total | 66,642 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wood County
According to the labor force statistics for Wood County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (108,141), 67.2% or 72,671 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 3,561 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.8% or 6,780 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 862 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 4,814 (49.7%) | 862 (17.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 12,329 (76.8%) | 851 (6.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 7,271 (87.6%) | 276 (3.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 6,780 (87.8%) | 278 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 13,175 (87.8%) | 448 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,848 (87.4%) | 398 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 6,610 (80.4%) | 198 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,656 (61.4%) | 84 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,650 (28.9%) | 175 (4.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 544 (6.6%) | 10 (1.8%) |
| Total | 72,671 (67.2%) | 3,561 (4.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wood County
According to labor force statistics for Wood County, 83.4% of individuals (51,319) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (61,533) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 1,694 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 22,059 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.5% or 182 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,729 (60.4%) | 301 (10.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 11,868 (76.0%) | 734 (4.7%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 15,697 (85.4%) | 588 (3.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 22,059 (89.4%) | 493 (2.0%) |
| Total | 51,319 (83.4%) | 2,031 (3.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wood County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wood County are Community & Social Service (8,263 | 12.0%), Management (7,307 | 10.6%), Education Instruction & Library (5,386 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,190 | 7.5%), and Health Technologists (3,816 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers & Mathematics (74.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.7%), Education, Arts & Media (74.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 4,448 (60.9%) | 2,859 (39.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 1,458 (49.2%) | 1,506 (50.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 2,470 (73.8%) | 877 (26.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 831 (74.2%) | 289 (25.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1,345 (83.5%) | 266 (16.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 294 (47.7%) | 322 (52.3%) |
| Community & Social Service | 2,784 (33.7%) | 5,479 (66.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 283 (25.6%) | 822 (74.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 211 (56.4%) | 163 (43.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 1,445 (26.8%) | 3,941 (73.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 845 (60.4%) | 553 (39.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 1,262 (24.3%) | 3,928 (75.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 1,102 (28.9%) | 2,714 (71.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 12,422 (45.9%) | 14,649 (54.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wood County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,888 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (2,052 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,895 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,585 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (1,281 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (83.5%), Security & Protection (80.4%), and Law Enforcement (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.8%), Personal Care & Service (79.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 271 (13.2%) | 1,781 (86.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 1,030 (80.4%) | 251 (19.6%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 542 (83.5%) | 107 (16.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 488 (77.2%) | 144 (22.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,510 (38.8%) | 2,378 (61.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,272 (67.1%) | 623 (32.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 333 (21.0%) | 1,252 (79.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,416 (41.3%) | 6,285 (58.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wood County are Office & Administration (7,473 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (6,723 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 3,408 (50.7%) | 3,315 (49.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 2,228 (29.8%) | 5,245 (70.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,636 (39.7%) | 8,560 (60.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wood County are Construction & Extraction (2,550 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,203 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (158 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 149 (94.3%) | 9 (5.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,424 (95.1%) | 126 (4.9%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,173 (98.6%) | 30 (1.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,746 (96.6%) | 165 (3.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wood County are Production (5,973 | 8.7%), Material Moving (3,710 | 5.4%), and Transportation (2,433 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 4,263 (71.4%) | 1,710 (28.6%) |
| Transportation | 2,083 (85.6%) | 350 (14.4%) |
| Material Moving | 2,806 (75.6%) | 904 (24.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 9,152 (75.5%) | 2,964 (24.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wood County
Employment Industries in Wood County
The major employment industries in Wood County include Manufacturing (13,143 | 19.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,721 | 14.1%), Educational Services (8,745 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (7,499 | 10.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,019 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wood County
The Wood County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (80.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), and Educational Services (64.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 336 (80.2%) | 83 (19.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 92 (88.5%) | 12 (11.5%) |
| Construction | 3,055 (88.6%) | 392 (11.4%) |
| Manufacturing | 9,648 (73.4%) | 3,495 (26.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,335 (75.1%) | 443 (24.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 3,628 (48.4%) | 3,871 (51.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2,620 (77.1%) | 777 (22.9%) |
| Utilities | 445 (79.0%) | 118 (21.0%) |
| Information | 484 (57.1%) | 363 (42.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 814 (37.2%) | 1,371 (62.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 604 (48.2%) | 650 (51.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,734 (54.5%) | 1,450 (45.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 19 (19.8%) | 77 (80.2%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,140 (60.8%) | 735 (39.2%) |
| Educational Services | 3,106 (35.5%) | 5,639 (64.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 2,186 (22.5%) | 7,535 (77.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 856 (66.6%) | 430 (33.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2,177 (43.4%) | 2,842 (56.6%) |
| Public Administration | 1,244 (61.1%) | 792 (38.9%) |
| Total | 36,372 (52.7%) | 32,623 (47.3%) |
Education in Wood County
School Enrollment in Wood County
The most common levels of schooling among the 39,457 students in Wood County are college / undergraduate (14,653 | 37.1%), high school (6,419 | 16.3%), and middle school (6,061 | 15.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 2,600 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,600 | 4.1% |
| Elementary School | 5,606 | 14.2% |
| Middle School | 6,061 | 15.4% |
| High School | 6,419 | 16.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 14,653 | 37.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 2,518 | 6.4% |
| Total | 39,457 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wood County
Out of a total of 39,457 students who are enrolled in schools in Wood County, 4,774 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 34,683 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 714 (43.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,803 (95.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 919 (56.3%) | 714 (43.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 6,174 (83.3%) | 1,236 (16.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 6,295 (84.8%) | 1,125 (15.2%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 4,278 (89.1%) | 521 (10.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 4,803 (95.5%) | 229 (4.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 9,593 (94.6%) | 547 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,609 (90.0%) | 178 (10.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 994 (80.4%) | 242 (19.6%) |
| Total | 34,683 (87.9%) | 4,774 (12.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wood County
Business (7,183 | 21.7%), education (5,307 | 16.0%), science & technology (4,412 | 13.3%), engineering (2,413 | 7.3%), and arts & humanities (2,173 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 33,117 individuals in Wood County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 736 | 2.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,781 | 5.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 897 | 2.7% |
| Psychology | 1,046 | 3.2% |
| Social Sciences | 1,568 | 4.7% |
| Engineering | 2,413 | 7.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 284 | 0.9% |
| Science & Technology | 4,412 | 13.3% |
| Business | 7,183 | 21.7% |
| Education | 5,307 | 16.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 939 | 2.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1,413 | 4.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1,377 | 4.2% |
| Communications | 1,588 | 4.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 2,173 | 6.6% |
| Total | 33,117 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wood County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wood County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wood County are males with 2 vehicles (15,242, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,865, making up 50.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 909 (2.6%) | 376 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 6,144 (17.5%) | 6,787 (22.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 15,242 (43.3%) | 12,865 (42.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 7,945 (22.6%) | 6,201 (20.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 3,657 (10.4%) | 2,839 (9.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,295 (3.7%) | 1,302 (4.3%) |
| Total | 35,192 (100.0%) | 30,370 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wood County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wood County are 20 to 24 minutes (9,978 commuters, 16.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (9,602 commuters, 15.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (9,518 commuters, 15.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 2,466 | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 9,030 | 14.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 9,518 | 15.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 9,602 | 15.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 9,978 | 16.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 6,409 | 10.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 7,557 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,489 | 2.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,441 | 2.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,194 | 3.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,254 | 2.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 688 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wood County
The most common commute times in Wood County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,339 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,804 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,193 (3.6%) | 1,273 (4.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4,484 (13.4%) | 4,546 (16.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 4,714 (14.1%) | 4,804 (17.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 5,339 (16.0%) | 4,263 (15.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 5,268 (15.8%) | 4,710 (16.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 3,654 (11.0%) | 2,755 (9.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,430 (13.3%) | 3,127 (11.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 810 (2.4%) | 679 (2.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 745 (2.2%) | 696 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,312 (3.9%) | 882 (3.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 904 (2.7%) | 350 (1.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 510 (1.5%) | 178 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wood County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wood County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,350, 13.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,103, 14.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,692 (5.1%) | 844 (3.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 934 (2.8%) | 575 (2.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,123 (6.4%) | 1,185 (4.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,991 (9.0%) | 1,499 (5.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 3,878 (11.6%) | 2,595 (9.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 4,350 (13.0%) | 3,913 (13.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 4,043 (12.1%) | 4,103 (14.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,171 (6.5%) | 3,324 (11.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,333 (4.0%) | 1,831 (6.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 2,034 (6.1%) | 1,789 (6.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 592 (1.8%) | 938 (3.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 458 (1.4%) | 447 (1.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 3,071 (9.2%) | 2,743 (9.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 3,693 (11.1%) | 2,477 (8.8%) |
| Total | 33,363 (100.0%) | 28,263 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wood County
Occupancy by Ownership in Wood County
Of the total 53,771 dwellings in Wood County, owner-occupied units account for 34,454 (64.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 19,317 (35.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 34,454 | 64.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 19,317 | 35.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wood County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 17,039 | 31.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 18,664 | 34.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 7,525 | 14.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 10,543 | 19.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wood County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 7,983 (46.9%) | 9,056 (53.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 13,365 (71.6%) | 5,299 (28.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,919 (65.4%) | 2,606 (34.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 8,187 (77.6%) | 2,356 (22.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 34,454 (64.1%) | 19,317 (35.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wood County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 946 (44.5%) | 1,181 (55.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 8,686 (64.6%) | 4,761 (35.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 10,268 (61.0%) | 6,555 (39.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 14,554 (68.1%) | 6,820 (31.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wood County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 14,048 | 26.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 8,177 | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8,467 | 15.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 9,390 | 17.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8,186 | 15.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 3,772 | 7.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,731 | 3.2% |
| Total | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wood County
Median Income by Occupancy in Wood County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 34,454 (64.1%) | $91,379 |
| Renter-Occupied | 19,317 (35.9%) | $41,823 |
| Average | 53,771 (100.0%) | $70,537 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wood County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 437 (1.3%) | 1,059 (5.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 302 (0.9%) | 928 (4.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 533 (1.5%) | 1,305 (6.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 639 (1.8%) | 1,177 (6.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 812 (2.4%) | 1,245 (6.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,773 (5.1%) | 2,625 (13.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,298 (9.6%) | 2,625 (13.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,181 (17.9%) | 3,927 (20.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,190 (15.1%) | 1,844 (9.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,870 (19.9%) | 1,510 (7.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 8,419 (24.4%) | 1,072 (5.6%) |
| Total | 34,454 (100.0%) | 19,317 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wood County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 602 (1.8%) | 366 (1.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 3,306 (9.6%) | 1,027 (5.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 6,948 (20.2%) | 5,600 (29.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 3,646 (10.6%) | 4,247 (22.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 8,021 (23.3%) | 4,904 (25.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 5,818 (16.9%) | 1,641 (8.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3,227 (9.4%) | 469 (2.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,517 (4.4%) | 81 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,369 (4.0%) | 158 (0.8%) |
| Total | 34,454 (100.0%) | 19,317 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wood County
Housing Structures in Wood County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 34,490 | 64.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2,331 | 4.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,522 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,305 | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 4,059 | 7.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 5,862 | 10.9% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 3,202 | 5.9% |
| Total | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wood County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 30,149 (87.4%) | 4,341 (12.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,341 (57.5%) | 990 (42.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 113 (7.4%) | 1,409 (92.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 142 (6.2%) | 2,163 (93.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 143 (3.5%) | 3,916 (96.5%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 51 (0.9%) | 5,811 (99.1%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,515 (78.5%) | 687 (21.5%) |
| Total | 34,454 (64.1%) | 19,317 (35.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wood County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 10 (0.0%) | 798 (4.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 486 (1.4%) | 4,855 (25.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 6,050 (17.6%) | 9,201 (47.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 13,438 (39.0%) | 3,206 (16.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 14,470 (42.0%) | 1,257 (6.5%) |
| Total | 34,454 (100.0%) | 19,317 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wood County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 25,545 (74.1%) | 9,978 (51.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,944 (11.5%) | 999 (5.2%) |
| Electricity | 3,775 (11.0%) | 7,886 (40.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 188 (0.5%) | 24 (0.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 16 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 910 (2.6%) | 180 (0.9%) |
| No Fuel Used | 76 (0.2%) | 250 (1.3%) |
| Total | 34,454 (100.0%) | 19,317 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wood County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 494 (1.4%) | 1,820 (9.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 8,399 (24.4%) | 10,316 (53.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 15,504 (45.0%) | 5,065 (26.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 10,057 (29.2%) | 2,116 (11.0%) |
| Total | 34,454 (100.0%) | 19,317 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wood County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wood County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 12,433 | 22,021 |
| Median Property Value | $169,000 | $217,200 |
| Median Household Income | $65,212 | $6,485 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $596 | $1,346 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,359 | $213 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wood County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,980 (15.9%) | 654 (3.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,438 (11.6%) | 1,474 (6.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 6,858 (55.2%) | 14,506 (65.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,654 (13.3%) | 4,202 (19.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 334 (2.7%) | 805 (3.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 93 (0.7%) | 237 (1.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 76 (0.6%) | 143 (0.6%) |
| Total | 12,433 (100.0%) | 22,021 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wood County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 440 (3.5%) | 621 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,332 (10.7%) | 299 (1.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,122 (9.0%) | 652 (3.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,801 (14.5%) | 651 (3.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,572 (20.7%) | 1,497 (6.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,695 (13.6%) | 3,609 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,537 (12.4%) | 3,495 (15.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,934 (15.6%) | 5,333 (24.2%) |
| Total | 12,433 (100.0%) | 22,021 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wood County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 5,876 (47.3%) | 107,615 (488.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,304 (18.5%) | 10,961 (49.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 983 (7.9%) | 6,470 (29.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 3,152 (25.4%) | 1,774 (8.1%) |
| Total | 12,433 (100.0%) | 22,021 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wood County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,926 (15.5%) | 78 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,833 (14.7%) | 1,129 (5.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 8,302 (66.8%) | 2,385 (10.8%) |
| Total | 12,433 (100.0%) | 22,021 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wood County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wood County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 8,114 (96.7%) | 274 (3.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 20,214 (96.9%) | 641 (3.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 20,333 (94.2%) | 1,263 (5.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 12,905 (91.3%) | 1,223 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14,019 (94.1%) | 881 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 14,071 (95.9%) | 597 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14,924 (95.1%) | 773 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,456 (99.8%) | 23 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 7,617 (99.3%) | 53 (0.7%) |
| Total | 124,653 (95.6%) | 5,728 (4.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wood County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 8,114 (96.7%) | 274 (3.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 20,214 (96.9%) | 641 (3.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 20,333 (94.2%) | 1,263 (5.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wood County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 11,988 (91.5%) | 1,113 (8.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 18,513 (92.7%) | 1,447 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18,840 (91.9%) | 1,652 (8.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17,405 (97.1%) | 528 (2.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 53,388 (98.4%) | 891 (1.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wood County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,272 (27.1%) | 6,268 (74.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,467 (21.4%) | 16,831 (80.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,680 (12.4%) | 18,254 (84.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,919 (20.7%) | 10,371 (73.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,775 (11.9%) | 12,692 (85.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,592 (10.8%) | 12,891 (87.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,608 (16.6%) | 12,969 (82.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11,531 (92.4%) | 8,368 (67.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7,536 (98.3%) | 5,679 (74.0%) |
| Total | 37,380 (28.7%) | 104,323 (80.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wood County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 41 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 683 (6.6%) | 462 (4.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,733 (9.1%) | 1,796 (9.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,460 (10.7%) | 2,368 (10.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,651 (27.7%) | 1,313 (20.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,469 (45.4%) | 1,602 (36.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wood County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 28 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.1%) | 58 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 256 (1.3%) | 203 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 642 (2.8%) | 366 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 880 (14.8%) | 343 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 850 (26.3%) | 548 (12.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 13 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 65 (0.6%) | 75 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 279 (1.5%) | 295 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 410 (1.8%) | 376 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 232 (3.9%) | 134 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 271 (8.4%) | 212 (4.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 621 (6.0%) | 330 (3.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 971 (5.1%) | 1,318 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 992 (4.3%) | 1,025 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 387 (6.5%) | 264 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 293 (9.0%) | 352 (7.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 95 (0.9%) | 22 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 324 (1.7%) | 217 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,347 (5.9%) | 1,279 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 804 (13.5%) | 921 (14.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 841 (26.0%) | 1,158 (26.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 155 (1.5%) | 107 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 101 (0.5%) | 28 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 694 (3.0%) | 415 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 216 (3.6%) | 243 (3.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 401 (12.4%) | 393 (8.9%) |
Technology Access in Wood County
Computing Device Access in Wood County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 44,516 | 82.8% |
| Smartphone | 48,386 | 90.0% |
| Tablet | 35,031 | 65.1% |
| No Computing Device | 2,361 | 4.4% |
| Total | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wood County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 112 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 39,973 | 74.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 5,683 | 10.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 4,644 | 8.6% |
| No Internet | 4,979 | 9.3% |
| Total | 53,771 | 100.0% |
Wood County Summary
Wood County is located in the northwestern part of Ohio, and is bordered by Lucas County to the north, Ottawa County to the east, Sandusky County to the south, and Henry and Fulton Counties to the west. The county seat is Bowling Green, and the county is part of the Toledo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1820 and named after Captain Eleazer D. Wood, a hero of the War of 1812.
Geography
Wood County covers an area of approximately 437 square miles, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The terrain is mostly covered with farmland, with some wooded areas. The county is drained by the Maumee River, which flows through the county from east to west. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 890 feet.
Climate
Wood County has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is around 50°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 37 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Wood County had a population of 125,488, making it the 18th most populous county in Ohio. The population density was 287 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $24,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Wood County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including the Marathon Petroleum Corporation, the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and the Whirlpool Corporation. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, and the University of Toledo.
Agriculture is an important part of the economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with beef cattle, dairy cattle, and hogs being the main animals raised.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Toledo Zoo, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Toledo Botanical Garden.
Conclusion
Wood County is a diverse and vibrant county in northwestern Ohio. It has a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services, and is home to several large employers. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, making it a great place to visit and live.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wood County?
Total Population of Wood County is 131,564.
What is the Total Male Population of Wood County?
Total Male Population of Wood County is 65,263.
What is the Total Female Population of Wood County?
Total Female Population of Wood County is 66,301.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wood County?
There are 98.43 Males per 100 Females in Wood County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wood County?
There are 101.59 Females per 100 Males in Wood County.
What is the Median Population Age in Wood County?
Median Population Age in Wood County is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wood County
Average Family Size in Wood County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wood County
Average Household Size in Wood County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wood County?
Per Capita income in Wood County is $39,771.
What is the Median Family Income in Wood County?
Median Family Income in Wood County is $95,583.
What is the Median Household income in Wood County?
Median Household Income in Wood County is $70,537.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wood County?
Income or Wage Gap in Wood County is 36.9%.
Women in Wood County earn 63.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wood County?
Family Income Deficit in Wood County is $8,484.
Families that are below poverty line in Wood County earn $8,484 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wood County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wood County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wood County?
There are 72,671 People in the Labor Forcein in Wood County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wood County?
67.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wood County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wood County?
Unemployment Rate in Wood County is 4.9%.