Population 38,098 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westland
Household size in Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Westland run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Westland is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.6, against 40.1 nationally. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.1, in line with the national trend.
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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Westland as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Westland
Renters in Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Westland than nationally: 41.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, 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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Westland than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Westland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast 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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,363 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$580 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westland pays $1,363 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $580 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Westland
Bachelor's degrees in Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westland: 23.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Westland never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Westland
| Period | Westland | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Westland than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 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).
Westland compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westland | 2.52 | 36.6 | 12.3% | 41.1% | 7.5% | 1990 | $1,363 | 23.8% | 87.0% | 3.7% |
| Greater Hilltop | 2.72 | 31.9 | 23.0% | 52.5% | 8.7% | 1965 | $1,268 | 15.9% | 77.9% | 8.1% |
| West Gate | 2.54 | 37.6 | 21.2% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 1950 | $954 | 27.7% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| West Columbus Interim | 2.57 | 36.2 | 10.2% | 40.6% | 6.8% | 1994 | $1,529 | 43.3% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Scioto Woods | 2.26 | 41.6 | 10.2% | 36.8% | 7.8% | 1995 | $1,417 | 47.4% | 94.2% | 5.8% |
| McKinley Avenue Corridor | 1.78 | 29.2 | 19.3% | 84.5% | 13.1% | 1990 | $1,488 | 56.5% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| Southwest | 2.60 | 38.9 | 19.3% | 38.2% | 8.9% | 1983 | $1,192 | 14.6% | 81.2% | 3.8% |
| Franklinton | 2.50 | 31.0 | 20.0% | 74.8% | 22.9% | 1967 | $1,112 | 25.0% | 77.2% | 6.7% |
| Fifth by Northwest | 1.86 | 33.3 | 3.1% | 72.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 76.7% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| Pinnacle Club | 2.38 | 40.6 | 3.7% | 34.3% | 9.9% | 2006 | $1,609 | 42.0% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| Tri-Village | 1.55 | 29.7 | 1.9% | 90.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,448 | 68.1% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
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 Westland. 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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