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West Carrollton

Ohio · 12,963 residents (2025 est.) · 6.428 sq mi
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West Carrollton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,976
Unchangedsince 2023
from 13,008 in 2023
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,024 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−2%since 2023
from 36.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,963 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K199020202024West Carrollton
202413K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,619
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,758 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,239
+1%since 2023
from $34,847 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−3%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $972 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(9,254)
Black14.5%(1,888)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(851)
Asian1.8%(235)
Other6%(780)
Diversity Score58.1%(7,555)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(9,022)
Black13.8%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,102)
Asian1.2%(155)
Other7%(904)
Diversity Score60.7%(7,871)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−4%since 2023
from 23.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carrollton, Ohio?

West Carrollton, Ohio has about 12,976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Carrollton, Ohio?

The typical household in West Carrollton, Ohio earns about $61,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Carrollton, Ohio expensive?

In West Carrollton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in West Carrollton, Ohio?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Carrollton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Carrollton, Ohio?

About 16.0% of people in West Carrollton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Carrollton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Carrollton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,427 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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