CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218
Ohio · Wood County · 4,756 residents · 1.038 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest short commute in OH#563 US11.6 min#8lowest young in OH#162 US19.5 yrs#64highest rent burden in OH75.1%#74lowest low broadband in OH71.1%TRACT SHAPE · Wood County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 218 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,469. Population has declined 11% since 2020. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Wood County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,756
−11%since 2020
from 5,338 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,582 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 5,143 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.5
+1%since 2020
from 19.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,469
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$4,295
−9%since 2020
from $4,722 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−13%since 2020
from 0.320 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Retail trade5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$935
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $783 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
75.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,826)
Black14.5%(776)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(263)
Asian2.2%(119)
Other6.6%(354)
Diversity Score57.2%(3,055)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(3,768)
Black10.4%(497)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(177)
Asian1.7%(82)
Other4.9%(232)
Diversity Score44.7%(2,124)
Diversity Score
45
−22%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.6 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $33,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $935 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 44.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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