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Williams County, OH

14 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Williams County, Ohio.

Population

36,719

Land area

421sq mi

People per sq mi

87

ZIP codes

10

Cities and towns in Williams County

Full map

Williams County at a glance

  • Williams County is 70% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $61,048 a year, 14% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (30% below Ohio) and median rent is $791 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Bryan (8,631), Montpelier (3,905) and Edgerton (2,049).

Local data for Williams County, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Williams County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,048

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$150,000

Prices +5.4% in a year

Median rent

$791/mo

Homeownership

76.3%

Bachelor's or higher

13.7%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,962), Irish Americans (3,769), Mexican Americans (1,300).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,121

16,008 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,928

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$240M

FY 2026, $6,455 per person

PPP loans

$77.6M

967 loans, 8,793 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$201K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Williams County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.9%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Williams County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

232

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

40

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Williams County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Williams County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Williams County, OH?
Bryan is the largest city or town in Williams County, with about 8,631 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Williams County?
Williams County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43501, 43505, 43506, 43517, 43518.
What is the population of Williams County, OH?
About 36,719 people live in Williams County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Williams County?
Williams County borders Hillsdale County, MI, DeKalb County, IN, Fulton County, Defiance County, Steuben County, IN, Henry County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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