Ohio’s wealthiest residents may not reside where you’d expect. According to data compiled by the Ohio Public Expenditure Council, per capita income is greatest in once-sleepy Delaware County and it is growing fastest not just there, but in Logan County. Here’s a closer look at the richest — and poorest — counties in Ohio.
The haves
Rank County Per capita income in ’96 Change from ’86
1. Delaware $29,664 83 percent
2. Geauga $28,854 67 percent
3. Hamilton $28,690 73 percent
4. Cuyahoga $28,187 64 percent
5. Franklin $25,959 67 percent
6. Lake $25,399 64 percent
7. Summit $25,359 66 percent
8. Montgomery $25,265 63 percent
9. Medina $24,569 62 percent
10. Lucas $24,344 59 percent
The have nots
Rank County Per capita income in ’96 Change from ’86
88. Adams $13,391 54 percent
87. Meigs $14,059 47 percent
86. Vinton $14,158 54 percent
85. Perry $14,309 40 percent
84. Athens $14,799 61 percent
83. Noble $14,813 52 percent
82. Harrison $14,840 36 percent
81. Morgan $15,239 28 percent
80. Pike $15,462 62 percent
79. Holmes $15,482 74 percent
Source: Ohio County Profiles, 1998