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Van Wert County

Ohio · 28,931 residents · 409.15 sq mi
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Van Wert County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
28,931
−2%since 2000
from 29,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K29K30K31K1990201020202024Van Wert County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,991
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,497 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,092
+54%since 2000
from $18,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(28,687)
Black0.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(462)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(1,832)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(26,467)
Black0.9%(257)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,097)
Asian0.3%(88)
Other1.7%(491)
Diversity Score16.2%(4,688)
Segregation Score34.5%(9,984)
Diversity Score
16
+162%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wert County, Ohio?

Van Wert County, Ohio has about 28,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Wert County, Ohio earns about $55,991 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 $111,000, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Van Wert County, Ohio?

About 17.2% 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 9.4% 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 1,533 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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