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Willard

Ohio · 6,197 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 $48,558. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,197
−9%since 2000
from 6,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,731 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+17%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Willard
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,558
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,786
+71%since 2000
from $13,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(4,531)
Black1.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,355)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other3.1%(191)
Diversity Score51.5%(3,190)
Diversity Score
51
+64%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willard, Ohio?

Willard, Ohio has about 6,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willard, Ohio?

The typical household in Willard, Ohio earns about $48,558 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Willard, Ohio?

About 13.7% 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 10.6% of people in Willard, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willard, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Willard, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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