Ohio County, Indiana
Named in 1844 for the Ohio River, it is the state's smallest county
County Seat: Rising Sun
Largest City: Rising Sun (2024 population: 2,219)
Population per Square Mile: 69.64
Square Miles: 86.10
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2020) | 5,940 | 92 | 0.1% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2024) | 5,996 | 92 | 0.1% | 6,924,275 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 5,920 | 92 | 0.1% | 7,013,509 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | 0.9% | 62 | | 2.0% |
*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2023-2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | 37 | 56 | | 4,268 |
| Net International Migration | 0 | 89 | | 30,852 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -35 | 42 | -0.4% | 9,159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 226 | 92 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 936 | 92 | 15.6% | 17.0% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 366 | 92 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 1,277 | 92 | 21.3% | 25.9% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 1,684 | 92 | 28.1% | 23.9% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 1,507 | 92 | 25.1% | 17.5% |
| Median Age | 47.8 | | | Median Age = 38.3 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2024 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 22 | 91 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian Alone | 17 | 92 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Black Alone | 60 | 91 | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 2 | 88 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| White | 5,812 | 92 | 96.9% | 83.2% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 83 | 92 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Non-Hispanic | 5,895 | 92 | 98.3% | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 92 | 1.7% | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2023 (Includes detail not shown below) | 2,567 | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 386 | 92 | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Married Without Children | 840 | 92 | 32.7% | 29.3% |
| Single Parents | 294 | 86 | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| Living Alone | 763 | 91 | 29.7% | 29.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2024 (estimate) | 2,796 | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2023 (includes vacant units) | 2,755 | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 1,978 | 92 | 71.8% | 63.9% |
| Median Value (2023) | $193,500 | 31 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 589 | 91 | 21.4% | 26.9% |
| Median Rent (2023) | $669 | 38 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2024/2025 Total Reported) | 831 | 92 | 0.1% | 1,132,621 |
| Public | 831 | 92 | 0.1% | 1,033,552 |
| Adults (25+ in 2023 ACS) | 4,400 | 92 | 0.1% | 4,559,304 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 93.5% | 7 | | 90.2% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 19% | 50 | | 28.8% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023 | $55,398 | 41 | 90.5% | 61,243 |
| Median Household Income in 2023 | 70,757 | 33 | 101.9% | $69,458 |
| Poverty Rate in 2023 | 9.2% | 74 | 75.4% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 12.2% | 67 | 80.8% | 15.1% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2024 | 2 | 90 | 0.0% | 4,813 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2024 | 321 | 92 | 0.1% | 608,295 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2024/2025 | 367 | 91 | 0.1% | 488,145 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2021 | 50 | 92 | 0.1% | 79,946 |
| Births to Teens, 2021 | 0 | 86 | 0.0% | 3,845 |
| Deaths, 2019 | 68 | 92 | 0.1% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 2,979 | 92 | 0.1% | 3,455,992 |
| Employed | 2,858 | 92 | 0.1% | 3,310,992 |
| Unemployed | 121 | 92 | 0.1% | 145,000 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 4.1 | 38 | 97.6% | 4.2 |
| August 2025 Unemployment Rate | 3.5 | 58 | 92.1% | 3.8 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 1,803 | 100.0% | $99,744 | 100.0% | $55,321 |
| Wage and Salary | 1,135 | 63.0% | $50,893 | 51.0% | $44,840 |
| Farm Proprietors | 148 | 8.2% | $234 | 0.2% | $1,581 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 520 | 28.8% | $36,564 | 36.7% | $70,315 |
| Farm | 153 | 8.5% | $637 | 0.6% | $4,163 |
| Nonfarm | 1,650 | 91.5% | $99,107 | 99.4% | $60,065 |
| Private | 1,347 | 74.7% | $81,688 | 81.9% | $60,644 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Construction | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | 98 | 5.4% | $5,406 | 5.4% | $55,163 |
| Information | 1 | 0.1% | $246 | 0.2% | $246,000 |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 3.5% | $2,556 | 2.6% | $40,571 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Retail Trade | 114 | 6.3% | $3,069 | 3.1% | $26,921 |
| Trans., Warehousing | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Wholesale Trade | 25 | 1.4% | $1,442 | 1.4% | $57,680 |
| Other Private (not above) | 221* | 12.3%* | $9,571* | 9.6%* | $43,308* |
| Government | 303 | 16.8% | $17,419 | 17.5% | $57,488 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
| Residential Building Permits, 2024 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $3,182 | $8,133,071 |
| Single-Family | 10 | 100.0% | 75.4% | $3,182 | $6,951,719 |
| 2-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0 | $100,498 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | $0 | $45,624 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 21.9% | $0 | $1,035,231 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in Ohio County
| Name | Population
in 2024 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Rising Sun | 2,219 | 37.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
