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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Wert

Ohio · 10,891 residents · 7.53 sq mi
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Van Wert has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,891
+2%vs 2000
vs 10,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,446 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,324
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,205 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,844
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,413 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
71.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
1.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(10,157)
Black1.5%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(241)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(1,072)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(10,515)
Black1.5%(162)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(295)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other1.8%(200)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,568)
14
+44%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Van Wert, Ohio?

Van Wert, Ohio has about 10,891 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Wert, Ohio?

The typical household in Van Wert, Ohio earns about $25,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Wert, Ohio expensive?

In Van Wert, Ohio, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wert, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Wert, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Wert, Ohio?

About 8.9% of people in Van Wert, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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