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Willard

Ohio · 6,236 residents · 3.58 sq mi
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Willard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,735. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,236
−8%since 2000
from 6,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,742 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Willard
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,735
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,678
+12%since 2000
from $13,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,751)
Black1.5%(100)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(849)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(2,141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,852)
Black1.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,177)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.2%(75)
Diversity Score44.1%(2,749)
Diversity Score
44
+40%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willard, Ohio?

Willard, Ohio has about 6,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willard, Ohio?

The typical household in Willard, Ohio earns about $38,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willard, Ohio expensive?

In Willard, Ohio, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Willard, Ohio?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Willard, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willard, Ohio?

About 31.7% of people in Willard, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willard, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Willard, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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