Population 55,530 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Chester
Household size in West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Chester average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, in line with the national trend. Only 33 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in West Chester is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West Chester: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Chester
Renters in West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Chester is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in West Chester are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. Only 32 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West Chester has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 34 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,128 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,240 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,403 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,784 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$657 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Chester pays $1,784 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $657 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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 West Chester
Bachelor's degrees in West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Chester is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Chester: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 West Chester
| Period | West Chester | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in West Chester is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
West Chester compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 2.74 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 1990 | $1,784 | 52.7% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| Sharonville | 2.03 | 47.5 | 5.3% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,324 | 36.6% | 92.3% | 1.2% |
| Mason | 2.71 | 41.8 | 5.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 1998 | $1,761 | 62.8% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| Springdale | 2.53 | 42.5 | 14.8% | 42.4% | 7.9% | 1970 | $1,327 | 24.5% | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| Glendale | 2.16 | 48.2 | 1.3% | 16.4% | 10.1% | 1955 | $1,231 | 71.3% | 98.6% | 5.4% |
| Monroe | 2.96 | 35.8 | 8.8% | 20.0% | 6.6% | 1995 | $1,616 | 38.1% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| Woodlawn | 2.32 | 36.9 | 21.2% | 66.8% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,525 | 31.6% | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Landen | 2.41 | 36.2 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 1982 | $1,281 | 62.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% |
| Evendale | 2.55 | 45.8 | 12.5% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,876 | 50.4% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| Forest Park | 2.77 | 35.9 | 14.8% | 46.1% | 3.4% | 1972 | $1,343 | 27.4% | 86.3% | 5.1% |
| Fairfield | 2.49 | 38.8 | 12.0% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,244 | 29.6% | 90.0% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 West Chester. 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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