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Van Wert

Ohio · 11,092 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 $47,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,092
+4%since 2000
from 10,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Van Wert
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,012
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,807
+48%since 2000
from $17,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(9,777)
Black1.6%(183)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(597)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other2.7%(300)
Diversity Score24%(2,666)
Diversity Score
24
+140%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wert, Ohio?

Van Wert, Ohio has about 11,092 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Wert, Ohio earns about $47,012 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wert, Ohio?

About 17.6% 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 14.3% of people in Van Wert, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Wert, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Wert, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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