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West Carrollton

Ohio · 13,129 residents · 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 $45,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,129
+2%since 2019
from 12,913 in 2019
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,042 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 2,009 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+5%since 2019
from 36.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,480
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,413 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,469
+13%since 2019
from $24,315 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $845 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77%(9,943)
Black12.4%(1,595)
Hispanic / Latino5%(641)
Asian1%(124)
Other4.7%(610)
Diversity Score48.4%(6,248)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(10,049)
Black11.4%(1,496)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(696)
Asian1.7%(222)
Other7.4%(970)
Diversity Score52.5%(6,889)
Diversity Score
52
+8%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+3%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
50.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carrollton, Ohio?

West Carrollton, Ohio has about 13,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carrollton, Ohio earns about $45,480 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in West Carrollton, Ohio?

About 20.5% 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 14.4% 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 1,274 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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