Demographic Profile for Clermont County, Ohio

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Clermont County, Ohio to be 36.2 years old. The median in Clermont is less than the median in Ohio of 37.6. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 34.9 years old. With 25.9 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Clermont can be described as being made up of a medium-high percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-high presence of the population, with 63.8 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 10.3 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

By measuring total land area, Clermont covers a total land area of 452 total square miles. The area has a medium-high density of 422 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Gregg, TX (422 per sq. mile ), Rockingham, NH (425 per sq. mile ), Ohio, WV (425 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- St. Lucie, FL (422 per sq. mile ), Elkhart, IN (421 per sq. mile ), Hall, GA (421 per sq. mile ).

Since 2000, a medium-low amount of people have migrated to Clermont from outside the country. The immigration into Clermont makes up 0.8 percent of immigration into the State of Ohio. This percent of international migration is medium-low when compared to international migration per 2005 population.

Clermont County, Ohio had a population that was estimated at 190,589 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, since the 2000 total population of 178,132. This growth denotes an increase of 7 percent. Clermont ranks 7 of 88 counties by growth in total population in Ohio and the county ranks 277 of 3,141 counties when calculating the total change in county population across the US.

Clermont County, Ohio has a population that is comprised of 95.9 percent White, 1.2 percent African American, 0.8 percent Asian, and 1.1 percent Hispanic. This area can be considered to have a very modest level of diversity, with 3.1 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Ohio percent of 15.5. Since 2000, Clermont has increased the percent of minority population when 2.4 percent of the population were minorities.

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Clermont County, Ohio

In Clermont County, the real estate market was made up of 76,707 homes in 2005. The county has experienced a growth in housing units, adding all together 5,644 housing units since the year 2001, or 7.9 percent.

Clermont County may be be described as having a medium proportion of high-valued homes. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 1.8 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Clermont County, Ohio have moderate increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $24,300, or 19.8 percent, from when in 2000 they were valued at $122,900.

When compared to other counties in Ohio, Clermont County stands 6 of 88 by percentage growth in residential real estate. The county is positioned 449 of 3,141, when comparing thee change in housing structures in counties throughout the nation.

Clermont County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $147,200, reported by the American Community Survey. This home value is greater than the State of Ohio 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $129,600 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $167,500 across the United States during the same year.

According to the data, there is a fair amount of real estate that is affordable in Clermont County, Ohio. In 2005, 35.3 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau