Gallia, OH County is a small rural county located in southeastern Ohio. With a population of just under 30,000 and a population density of 64 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile, the county is known for its peaceful atmosphere and tight-knit community. The area offers year-round outdoor activities like fishing, bike riding, camping, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding and more. The county is also home to several local businesses including restaurants like Applebee's and Dining Out Cafe, clothing stores such as Kohl's and Old Navy and entertainment centers like AMC Classic Gallipolis 8 Movie Theater. There are even organizations such as Open Door Health Services and Kids on Campus that provide educational programming for children in the area. Furthermore, locals enjoy attending sports events such as football games at Gallia Academy High School or watching the annual Ohio Valley Basketball Tournament held each year in nearby Athens. All in all Gallia County provides an enjoyable atmosphere for its residents and visitors alike.
The population in Gallia County is 29,369. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gallia County is 40.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gallia County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gallia County
- 55.7% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 15.5% have children, but are single
Race in Gallia County
- 93.6% are White
- 2.8% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander