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Waite Hill

Ohio · 521 residents (2025 est.) · 4.182 sq mi
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Waite Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,750. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $738,800. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600
+35%since 2000
from 446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+6%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:521 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3794395005606201990201020202024Waite Hill
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,595 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,186
+62%since 2000
from $61,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+9%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$738,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+3%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(29)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.3%(26)
Diversity Score22.1%(133)
Diversity Score
22
+885%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waite Hill, Ohio?

Waite Hill, Ohio has about 600 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waite Hill, Ohio?

The typical household in Waite Hill, Ohio earns about $163,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waite Hill, Ohio expensive?

In Waite Hill, Ohio, the median home is worth about $738,800.

How educated are people in Waite Hill, Ohio?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waite Hill, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waite Hill, Ohio?

About 2.7% of people in Waite Hill, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waite Hill, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Waite Hill, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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