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Van Wert

Ohio · 10,846 residents · 7.53 sq mi
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Van Wert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,846
+1%since 2000
from 10,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,243
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,555
+12%since 2000
from $17,413 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(10,019)
Black1.5%(168)
Hispanic / Latino4%(435)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other1.4%(154)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,897)
Diversity Score
17
+74%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wert, Ohio?

Van Wert, Ohio has about 10,846 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Wert, Ohio earns about $38,243 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wert, Ohio?

About 13.4% 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 10.7% of people in Van Wert, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Wert, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Wert, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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