CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Westerville

Ohio · 39,190 residents · 12.602 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Columbus metro area
Compare
The short version

Westerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% 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
39,190
+11%since 2000
from 35,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,110 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K35K38K41K1990201020202024Westerville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,287
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,397
+41%since 2000
from $29,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westerville on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(31,984)
Black7.6%(2,993)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,148)
Asian2.8%(1,116)
Other4.9%(1,912)
Diversity Score40.3%(15,812)
Diversity Score
40
+187%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Westerville

The Acreage
Pop 40,843
Estero
Pop 38,365
Navarre
Pop 39,838
Valrico
Pop 40,239
Places similar to Westerville
Head to head

Compare Westerville to nearby cities

WESTERVILLE VS
Worthington
Income$127,382+38%
Home value$440,500+80%
Population14,543−62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTERVILLE VS
Gahanna
Income$109,061+18%
Home value$350,900+44%
Population35,986−6%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTERVILLE VS
New Albany
Income$238,250+158%
Home value$772,100+216%
Population11,803−69%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTERVILLE VS
Sunbury
Income$108,787+18%
Home value$374,600+53%
Population8,857−77%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Westerville, Ohio?

Westerville, Ohio has about 39,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westerville, Ohio?

The typical household in Westerville, Ohio earns about $92,287 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 $244,500, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Westerville, Ohio?

About 55.5% 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 5.3% 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 8,997 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Ohio
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Westerville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →