Population 144 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Clarksfield
Household size in West Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Clarksfield average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Clarksfield is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +17.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in West Clarksfield (27.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
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 Clarksfield
Renters in West Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Clarksfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% 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 (31.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in West Clarksfield, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −9 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Clarksfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $960 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,152 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in West Clarksfield runs $1,293 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Ohio overall ($1,142). Rent takes 21.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Clarksfield
Bachelor's degrees in West Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Clarksfield: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in West Clarksfield never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Clarksfield
| Period | West Clarksfield | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Clarksfield: 14.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above 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 Clarksfield 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 Clarksfield | 2.82 | 43.9 | 27.3% | 22.2% | 15.5% | 1964 | $1,293 | 11.3% | 86.5% | 14.2% |
| Collins | 2.24 | 48.7 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 1964 | $846 | 11.9% | 94.7% | 0.8% |
| Wakeman | 2.81 | 42.8 | 14.4% | 19.0% | 11.6% | 1976 | $1,040 | 13.6% | 89.8% | 3.6% |
| New London | 2.69 | 42.7 | 16.0% | 25.3% | 10.6% | 1956 | $826 | 11.0% | 86.4% | 5.0% |
| East Townsend | 2.36 | 47.6 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 7.1% | 1967 | $848 | 12.9% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| Olena | 2.67 | 46.2 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 1975 | $779 | 14.3% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| Rochester | 2.52 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 1980 | $913 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 2.6% |
| Kipton | 2.77 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 17.8% | 6.9% | 1965 | $921 | 13.7% | 89.3% | 2.6% |
| Berlinville | 2.17 | 52.3 | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1965 | $942 | 17.0% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Ruggles | 2.29 | 53.9 | 6.5% | 23.3% | 3.8% | 1976 | $827 | 14.5% | 88.3% | 5.3% |
| Birmingham | 2.43 | 50.7 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 9.7% | 1978 | $1,305 | 19.5% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
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 Clarksfield. 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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