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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westerville

Ohio · 35,318 residents · 12.602 sq mi
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Westerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,135. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $159,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,318
+17%since 1990
from 30,193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,803 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 2,396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+13%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K32K35K38K41K1990201020202024Westerville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,135
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,212 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,401
+65%since 1990
from $17,835 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$623
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(29,101)
Black1.8%(534)
Hispanic / Latino1%(299)
Asian1.2%(377)
Diversity Score11.1%(3,343)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(32,803)
Black3.2%(1,115)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(379)
Asian1.5%(547)
Diversity Score14%(4,959)
14
+27%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.3 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 Westerville, Ohio?

Westerville, Ohio has about 35,318 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westerville, Ohio?

The typical household in Westerville, Ohio earns about $69,135 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 $159,800, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Westerville, Ohio?

About 44.6% 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 3.5% 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 5,125 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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