Hocking County's 2026 population is estimated at 27,153, reflecting a -0.51% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hocking County is the 79th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 29,483 and has grown -7.9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 21,838 adults, (5,617 of whom are seniors) in Hocking County.
Female: 13,771 (49.5%)
Male: 14,028 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Hocking County includes 94.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,389 | 94.93% |
| Two or more races | 938 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 226 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.04% |
Hocking County 's average per capita income is $46,918. Household income levels show a median of $62,960. The poverty rate stands at 15.98%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,440 | - |
| Families | $80,063 | $90,409 |
| Households | $62,960 | $78,336 |
| Non Families | $34,134 | $46,051 |
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