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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Wert County

Ohio · 29,659 residents · 409.15 sq mi
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Van Wert County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,497. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,659
−3%since 1990
from 30,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 74 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K29K29K30K31K1990201020202024Van Wert County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,497
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,293
+54%since 1990
from $11,913 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.9
+19%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(29,931)
Black0.6%(189)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(477)
Asian0.2%(72)
Diversity Score8%(2,432)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(28,687)
Black0.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(462)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,832)
6
−23%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wert County, Ohio?

Van Wert County, Ohio has about 29,659 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Wert County, Ohio?

The typical household in Van Wert County, Ohio earns about $39,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Wert County, Ohio expensive?

In Van Wert County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wert County, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Wert County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Wert County, Ohio?

About 5.5% of people in Van Wert County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Wert County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Wert County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 805 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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