Population 96,144 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westerville
Household size in Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Westerville has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast 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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Westerville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Columbus area as a whole, where the median age is 37.9. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Westerville (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 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 Westerville
Renters in Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Westerville is about as common as it is nationally: 33.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Columbus area overall (38.7%). Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Westerville: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Columbus area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Westerville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,002 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,136 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,213 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,636 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$634 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westerville pays $1,636 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Columbus area ($1,378). Rent has climbed $634 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 Westerville
Bachelor's degrees in Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.2% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Westerville: 57.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Westerville: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Westerville
| Period | Westerville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Westerville has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Westerville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville | 2.50 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 33.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $1,636 | 57.6% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Minerva Park | 3.20 | 37.7 | 9.0% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 1970 | $1,409 | 40.7% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Harlem | 2.73 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,411 | 47.2% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
| New Albany | 2.60 | 39.3 | 6.7% | 35.7% | 7.3% | 2004 | $1,987 | 64.7% | 96.2% | 1.6% |
| Lewis Center | 2.97 | 36.3 | 9.8% | 24.8% | 4.9% | 2005 | $1,707 | 68.7% | 97.0% | 3.6% |
| Galena | 3.16 | 41.3 | 5.6% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 2004 | $1,621 | 64.8% | 97.8% | 4.0% |
| Worthington | 2.44 | 43.6 | 6.4% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $1,411 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Gahanna | 2.52 | 39.2 | 13.2% | 31.6% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,536 | 50.0% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| Center Village | 2.57 | 44.8 | 5.0% | 17.1% | 3.8% | 1989 | $1,087 | 43.3% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| Columbus area | 2.56 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 38.7% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,378 | 40.2% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| South Condit | 2.98 | 48.2 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,158 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 1.9% |
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 Westerville. 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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