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Wilberforce

Ohio · 2,410 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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Wilberforce is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,135. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value is $127,000. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,410
+53%since 2000
from 1,579 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
782 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wilberforce
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,135
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,137
+16%since 2000
from $10,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−64%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(175)
Black83.8%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(253)
Black83.6%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.7%(65)
Diversity Score32%(772)
Diversity Score
32
+12%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−63.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilberforce, Ohio?

Wilberforce, Ohio has about 2,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilberforce, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilberforce, Ohio earns about $79,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilberforce, Ohio expensive?

In Wilberforce, Ohio, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Wilberforce, Ohio?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilberforce, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilberforce, Ohio?

About 6.2% of people in Wilberforce, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilberforce, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilberforce, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 292 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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