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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wadsworth

Ohio · 18,437 residents · 11.46 sq mi
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Wadsworth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,605. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $127,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,437
+17%since 1990
from 15,718 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,609 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,372 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,605
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,141 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,859
+56%since 1990
from $14,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$571
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
26.0% rent
2.6
+25%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(15,461)
Black0.6%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0.8%(129)
Diversity Score4.5%(703)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(17,954)
Black0.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(125)
Asian0.6%(113)
Diversity Score4.2%(771)
4
−6%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wadsworth, Ohio?

Wadsworth, Ohio has about 18,437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wadsworth, Ohio?

The typical household in Wadsworth, Ohio earns about $48,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wadsworth, Ohio expensive?

In Wadsworth, Ohio, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Wadsworth, Ohio?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wadsworth, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wadsworth, Ohio?

About 5.4% of people in Wadsworth, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wadsworth, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wadsworth, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,719 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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