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Willshire

Ohio · 398 residents (2025 est.) · 0.353 sq mi
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Willshire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−16%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:398 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3484044615175731990201020202024Willshire
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,785
+24%since 2000
from $18,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+23%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(361)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(21)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score18.1%(71)
Diversity Score
18
+736%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willshire, Ohio?

Willshire, Ohio has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willshire, Ohio?

The typical household in Willshire, Ohio earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willshire, Ohio expensive?

In Willshire, Ohio, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Willshire, Ohio?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Willshire, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willshire, Ohio?

About 16.7% of people in Willshire, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willshire, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Willshire, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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