Population 28,826 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Van Wert County
Household size in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Van Wert County has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Ohio as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Van Wert County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Van Wert County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.2 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Van Wert County
Renters in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Van Wert County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Few Ohio counties have a lower share of renters: only five of 88.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Van Wert County is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Van Wert County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Few Ohio counties have older homes: only eight of 88.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $792 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$200 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Van Wert County pays $792 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $200 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only five have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Van Wert County
Bachelor's degrees in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Van Wert County: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Van Wert County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. Van Wert County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Van Wert County
| Period | Van Wert County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Van Wert County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Van Wert County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Adams County | 3.19 | 34.4 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 1969 | $866 | 15.7% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
| Allen County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $930 | 20.4% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
| Wells County | 2.46 | 40.1 | 8.4% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 1970 | $838 | 19.3% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Huntington County | 2.34 | 41.5 | 10.4% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1966 | $862 | 21.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Wabash County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 19.5% | 12.6% | 1958 | $777 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 3.5% |
| Wyandot County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 9.1% | 1961 | $825 | 19.9% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
| Miami County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 15.7% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 1962 | $813 | 14.6% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Crawford County | 2.31 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 9.7% | 1957 | $820 | 17.2% | 91.1% | 4.6% |
| Cass County | 2.52 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 1957 | $799 | 17.0% | 85.8% | 4.4% |
| Richland County | 2.45 | 41.0 | 9.1% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 1964 | $865 | 18.3% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hertford County, NC · Webster Parish, LA · Woodford County, IL · Isle of Wight County, VA · Huntington County, IN · Howard County, TX · Houghton County, MI · Hot Spring County, AR · Hopkins County, TX · Holmes County, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Van Wert County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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