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Westerville

Ohio · 38,165 residents (2025 est.) · 12.602 sq mi
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Westerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,645
+9%since 2000
from 35,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,067 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K35K38K41K1990201020202024Westerville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,404
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,858
+80%since 2000
from $29,401 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+48%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(32,803)
Black3.2%(1,115)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(379)
Asian1.5%(547)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(4,959)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(31,186)
Black8.5%(3,301)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,086)
Asian2.8%(1,071)
Other5.2%(2,001)
Diversity Score42.2%(16,291)
Diversity Score
42
+200%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westerville, Ohio?

Westerville, Ohio has about 38,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westerville, Ohio?

The typical household in Westerville, Ohio earns about $109,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westerville, Ohio expensive?

In Westerville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $374,500, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Westerville, Ohio?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westerville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westerville, Ohio?

About 5.6% of people in Westerville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westerville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Westerville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,452 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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