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Woodsfield

Ohio · 2,210 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Woodsfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,289. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,210
−15%since 2000
from 2,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Woodsfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,289
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,045
+60%since 2000
from $13,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,560)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,081)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other6.2%(138)
Diversity Score19%(419)
Diversity Score
19
+936%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodsfield, Ohio?

Woodsfield, Ohio has about 2,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodsfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Woodsfield, Ohio earns about $34,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodsfield, Ohio expensive?

In Woodsfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Woodsfield, Ohio?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodsfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodsfield, Ohio?

About 22.3% of people in Woodsfield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodsfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodsfield, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 622 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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