Ross County Summary

Life in Ross County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ross County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ross County:

  • The population in Ross County is 76,957.

  • The median home value in Ross County is $189,395.

  • The median income in Ross County is $58,048.

  • The median rent in Ross County is $827.

  • The unemployment rate in Ross County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Ross County is 16.1%.

  • The average high in Ross County is 70.5° and there are 103.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ross County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ross County

Chillicothe, OH Population 22,002

Greenfield, OH Population 4,237

Frankfort, OH Population 1,231

Kingston, OH Population 766

Clarksburg, OH Population 667

Bainbridge, OH Population 615

Andersonville, OH Population 433

Richmond Dale, OH Population 423

Bourneville, OH Population 397

Adelphi, OH Population 365

South Salem, OH Population 192

Map Of Ross County

Ross County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Ross County is 70.5°.

  • There are 82.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.2 inches of rain each year with 7.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:36 hours of sun each day in Ross County.

StatRoss County
Mean High70.5
Nice Days82.68
Rainfall103.2
Snowfall7.0
Sunny_hours4:36
70.5°
Average High
103.2
Inches of Rain

Ross County Photos

Chillicothe Panoramic
Source: Public Domain
Chillicothec Ohio Sign
Source: Wikipedia User Jason B. | CC BY-SA 3.0
Chillicothe Ohio Main Street
Source: Wikipedia User Rdikeman at English Wikip | GFDL
Story Mound In Chillicothe
Source: Public Domain
Depot In Greenfieldc Ohio
Source: Wikipedia User Internet Archive Book Ima | No restrictions
Greenfieldohio
Source: Wikipedia User Aesopposea | CC BY-SA 3.0

Ross County Demographics

Population over time in Ross County

The current population in Ross County is 76,957. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 77,205 0.5%
2021 76,816 -0.2%
2020 76,948 -

Gender in Ross County

  • Ross County is 47.7% female with 36,700 female residents.

  • Ross County is 52.3% male with 40,257 male residents.

Female
47.7% (36,700)
Male
52.3% (40,257)
Gender Ross County OH USA
Female 47.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 52.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ross County

Ross County is:

  • 88.7% White with 68,293 White residents.

  • 5.4% African American with 4,155 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 336 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 247 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 2,742 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.4% Hispanic with 1,063 Hispanic residents.

White
88.7% (68,293)
African American
5.4% (4,155)
American Indian
0.1% (96)
Asian
0.4% (336)
Hawaiian
0.0% (25)
Other
0.3% (247)
Two Or More
3.6% (2,742)
Hispanic
1.4% (1,063)

Table: Ross County By Race

Race Ross County OH USA
White 88.7% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 5.4% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.4% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Ross County, Ohio

  • 5.9% of households in Ross County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Ross County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Ross County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Ross County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Ross County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Ross County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Ross County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Ross County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Ross County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Ross County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (4,555)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (4,084)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (7,199)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (9,094)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (8,972)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (12,374)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (10,435)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (13,811)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (3,368)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (3,061)
Income Ross County OH USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ross County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Ross County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ross County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Ross County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Ross County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Ross County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Ross County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ross County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ross County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ross County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,078)
9-12th Grade
8% (6,156)
High School / GED
45% (34,630)
Some College
20% (15,391)
Associate's Degree
7% (5,386)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (7,695)
Master's Degree
5% (3,847)
Professional Degree
1% (769)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Ross County OH USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 45% 32% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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