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Willshire

Ohio · 405 residents · 0.353 sq mi
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Willshire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. 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 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
−13%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3484044615175731990201020202024Willshire
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,977
+3%since 2000
from $18,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.6%(11)
Diversity Score10.3%(42)
Diversity Score
10
+379%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+139%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willshire, Ohio?

Willshire, Ohio has about 405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willshire, Ohio?

The typical household in Willshire, Ohio earns about $41,250 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Willshire, Ohio?

About 6.1% 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 23.3% 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 149 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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