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Van Wert County, OH: growth, migration and housing
Van Wert County has 29,013 residents, up 0.3% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 598 households moved in and 623 moved out (-25 net), while a net $1.6M of income left. Median household income is $67,917, the median home $152,000 and median rent $782 a month.
In Ohio: 34th of 88 counties for 5-year population growth · 57th of 88 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 43rd of 88 counties for median household income · 73rd of 88 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Van Wert County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, OH | 132 | $6.1M |
| Mercer County, OH | 54 | $2.5M |
| Paulding County, OH | 51 | $1.9M |
| Adams County, IN | 30 | $1.3M |
| Allen County, IN | 30 | $1.8M |
| Putnam County, OH | 22 | $1.1M |
| Auglaize County, OH | 21 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Van Wert County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, OH | 137 | $6.1M |
| Mercer County, OH | 47 | $2.1M |
| Allen County, IN | 43 | $2.4M |
| Paulding County, OH | 43 | $1.7M |
| Franklin County, OH | 39 | $1.8M |
| Putnam County, OH | 25 | $1.1M |
| Auglaize County, OH | 22 | $0.8M |
| Adams County, IN | 20 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.