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West Wood

Ohio · Dayton · 4,308 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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The short version

West Wood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $41,868. The poverty rate of 42.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Dayton median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Wood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,308
Population density
2,959 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,689
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,263
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,868
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$997
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(111)
Black95.6%(4,118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(79)
Diversity Score10.7%(459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(111)
Black95.6%(4,118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(79)
Diversity Score10.7%(459)
Diversity Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio?

West Wood, Dayton, Ohio has about 4,308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio?

The typical household in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio earns about $32,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wood, Dayton, Ohio expensive?

In West Wood, Dayton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $41,868, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio?

About 42.3% of people in West Wood, Dayton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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