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Wilkesville

Ohio · 110 residents (2025 est.) · 0.259 sq mi
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Wilkesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $70,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−33%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
−7%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:110 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
711131551962381990201020202024Wilkesville
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,752
+126%since 2000
from $16,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−22%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.4
−35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkesville, Ohio?

Wilkesville, Ohio has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilkesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilkesville, Ohio earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkesville, Ohio expensive?

In Wilkesville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,400.

How educated are people in Wilkesville, Ohio?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkesville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkesville, Ohio?

About 5.0% of people in Wilkesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkesville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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