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Wilkesville

Ohio · 116 residents · 0.259 sq mi
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Wilkesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,513. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
116
−23%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−1%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
711131551962381990201020202024Wilkesville
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,513
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,639
+45%since 2000
from $16,274 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−59.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkesville, Ohio?

Wilkesville, Ohio has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilkesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilkesville, Ohio earns about $41,513 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 12.0% 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 11.0% 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 68 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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