Ottawa County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
39,994
Median Age
50.6
Male Median
50.2
Female Median
51.1
Ottawa County, Ohio Population Growth

Ottawa County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.8%%.
-3.8%% Growth
Ottawa County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ottawa County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.6 | 39,994 |
| 2023 | 50.3 | 40,161 |
| 2022 | 49.8 | 40,367 |
| 2021 | 49.6 | 40,479 |
| 2020 | 49.6 | 40,557 |
| 2019 | 49.3 | 40,632 |
| 2018 | 49.0 | 40,709 |
| 2017 | 48.3 | 40,769 |
| 2016 | 47.8 | 40,981 |
| 2015 | 47.3 | 41,162 |
| 2014 | 47.0 | 41,304 |
| 2013 | 46.7 | 41,372 |
| 2012 | 46.5 | 41,445 |
| 2011 | 45.9 | 41,508 |
| 2010 | 45.3 | 41,553 |
Ottawa County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 13.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65+ | 27.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Ottawa County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 82.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 50.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ottawa County, Ohio
The median age in Ottawa County, Ohio is 50.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ottawa County, Ohio is 39,994.
In Ottawa County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ottawa County, Ohio is aging.