Population 21,998 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitehall
Household size in Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Whitehall has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Whitehall is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 35.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 31 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Whitehall: 25.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 8.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Whitehall
Renters in Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.6% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Whitehall: 59.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Whitehall as nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.1 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Whitehall is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $882 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,165 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Whitehall pays $1,165 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $383 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the west.
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 Whitehall
Bachelor's degrees in Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Whitehall: 13.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Whitehall never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally. Only 30 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Whitehall
| Period | Whitehall | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Whitehall: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Whitehall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 2.49 | 36.4 | 25.4% | 59.1% | 8.1% | 1962 | $1,165 | 13.8% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
| Bexley | 2.68 | 38.5 | 11.0% | 22.2% | 8.0% | 1947 | $1,411 | 74.9% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Reynoldsburg | 2.49 | 37.3 | 16.5% | 43.3% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,386 | 29.8% | 90.6% | 4.5% |
| Brice | 2.65 | 31.6 | 34.3% | 56.2% | 9.5% | 2004 | $1,393 | 22.6% | 93.6% | 14.6% |
| Gahanna | 2.52 | 39.2 | 13.2% | 31.6% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,536 | 50.0% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| Black Lick | 2.90 | 37.6 | 12.0% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 2003 | $1,636 | 45.6% | 87.1% | 2.3% |
| Columbus area | 2.56 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 38.7% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,378 | 40.2% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Groveport | 2.55 | 40.4 | 12.1% | 43.9% | 5.6% | 1984 | $1,212 | 28.5% | 95.3% | 4.8% |
| Obetz | 3.01 | 32.2 | 17.4% | 25.3% | 4.5% | 1983 | $1,270 | 25.1% | 88.0% | 8.8% |
| Pickerington | 3.01 | 38.1 | 11.0% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 1996 | $1,829 | 48.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Canal Winchester | 2.72 | 35.8 | 15.9% | 37.4% | 7.5% | 1999 | $1,404 | 35.3% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
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 Whitehall. 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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