Geauga County, OH

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2022 Population

95,455

0.0493% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.6

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

5.85%

0.298% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$97,162

7.62% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$288,000

10.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,094

0.589% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Geauga County, OH had a population of 95.5k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $97,162. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Geauga County, OH grew from 95,408 to 95,455, a 0.0493% increase and its median household income grew from $90,285 to $97,162, a 7.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Geauga County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.96%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.87%), and White (Hispanic) (0.62%).

None of the households in Geauga 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.

99.4% of the residents in Geauga County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Geauga County, OH are Kent State University at Geauga (196 degrees awarded in 2022) and International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute (11 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Geauga County, OH was $288,000, and the homeownership rate was 87.1%.

Most people in Geauga County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Geauga County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Geauga County, OH borders Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Lake County, OH, Portage County, OH, Summit County, OH, and Trumbull County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Geauga County, OH is home to a population of 95.5k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.67% of Geauga County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.55k people).

In 2022, there were 35.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.4k people) in Geauga County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 916 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.4% of Geauga County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Geauga County, OH was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Geauga County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.4k ± 461
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 440
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
916 ± 142

1.72%

Hispanic Population

1.64k people

1.72% of the people in Geauga County, OH are hispanic (1.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Geauga 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
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.55k people

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.43k people

As of 2022, 2.67% of Geauga County, OH residents (2.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Geauga County, OH was 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,003 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
694 ± 216
Gulf War (2001-)
631 ± 191

Geauga County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Geauga County, OH employs 48.1k people. The largest industries in Geauga County, OH are Manufacturing (8,135 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,209 people), and Construction (5,232 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($112,708), Finance & Insurance ($85,263), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,598).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

48.1k

2022 Value

± 1,607

−0.589%

1 Year decline

± 4.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Geauga County, OH declined at a rate of −0.589%, from 48.4k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Geauga County, OH, are Management Occupations (7,108 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,011 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Geauga 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.1k

2022 Value

± 1,607

−0.589%

1 Year decline

± 4.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Geauga County, OH declined at a rate of −0.589%, from 48.4k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Geauga County, OH, are Manufacturing (8,135 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,209 people), and Construction (5,232 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Geauga County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Geauga County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,475

Median earning men ± $2,191

$36,773

Median earning women ± $2,078

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,167), Public Administration ($99,125), and Manufacturing ($75,680).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,187), Public Administration ($56,838), and Manufacturing ($52,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

305
Construction
279
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
169
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$443k
Manufacturing
$250k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$165k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Geauga County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.953%).

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 (60.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.953%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Geauga 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 2022, universities in Geauga County, OH awarded 207 degrees. The student population of Geauga County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 774 male students and 1,356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Geauga County, OH are White (148 and 71.5%), followed by Black or African American (37 and 17.9%), Two or More Races (9 and 4.35%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in Geauga County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Geauga (196 and 94.7%) and International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute (11 and 5.31%).

The most popular majors in Geauga County, OH are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (126 and 60.9%), Registered Nursing (54 and 26.1%), and Computer Support Specialist (13 and 6.28%).

The median tuition cost in Geauga County, OH for a public four year colleges is $6,902 for in-state students and $15,817 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Geauga County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,130 (36.3% men and 63.7% 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

In 2022 there were 2,130 students enrolled in Geauga County, OH, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,604 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Support Specialist
4 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
116 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Geauga County, OH was Computer Support Specialist with 4 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Geauga
196 degrees awarded
International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Geauga with 196 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Geauga County, OH, which is 0.428 times less than the 145 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 148 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 37 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,902) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($93) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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 Geauga County, OH was $288,000 in 2022, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $259,900 to $288,000, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Geauga County, OH is 87.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Geauga County, OH have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Geauga County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Geauga County, OH is $97,162. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Geauga County, OH was Census Tract 3116 with a value of $175,343, followed by Census Tract 3117 and Census Tract 3108, with respective values of $130,769 and $129,592.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Geauga County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.18%.

Housing

Property

$288,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,322

$30,754

Median Property Taxes

±$1,034

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 Geauga County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

87.1%

Homeownership

2022

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 87.1% of the housing units in Geauga County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 87.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Geauga 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 3116
Census Tract 3117
Census Tract 3108

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Geauga County, OH was Census Tract 3116 with a value of $175,343, followed by Census Tract 3117 and Census Tract 3108, with respective values of $130,769 and $129,592.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Geauga 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.

$97,162

Median Household Income

± $3,810

35.3k

Number of Households

± 1,353

In 2022, the median household income of the 35.3k households in Geauga County, OH grew to $97,162 from the previous year's value of $90,285.

The following chart displays the households in Geauga 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022

Drove Alone (73.9%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2022, 73.9% of workers in Geauga County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Geauga County, OH have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Geauga County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Geauga 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 Geauga County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Geauga County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Geauga County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.18%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

5.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Geauga County, OH (5.52k out of 94.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 75+ and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Geauga County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

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 2023, 7.1% of the children was living in poverty in Geauga County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.6%.

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.

Health

91.9% of the population of Geauga County, OH has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 7.33% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.758% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Geauga County, OH see 1392 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year (1441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2124 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Geauga County, OH

Primary care physicians in Geauga County, OH see an average of 1,392 patients per year. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year (1,441 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.13%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

7.33%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.758%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Geauga County, OH declined by 2.61% from 8.35% to 8.13%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.2 in Geauga County, OH.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 34.6% in Geauga County, OH.

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