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Population and households in Wooster Public Square Historic District
Household size in Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.27 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.26 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.17 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Wooster Public Square Historic District is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.35, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 39.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 41.8 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.6 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in Wooster Public Square Historic District is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Wooster overall, where the median age is 42.0.
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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 8.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 7.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Wooster Public Square Historic District (15.3%), 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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
Renters in Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 29.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.1% | 34.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.1% | 34.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.9% | 27.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Wooster Public Square Historic District rent: 56.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 49.4% have no mortgage at all, above 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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wooster Public Square Historic District: 13.7% of homes are empty, 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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1971 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1971 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1972 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Wooster Public Square Historic District is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, 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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $574 | $663 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $586 | $690 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $735 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $786 | $953 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$290 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wooster Public Square Historic District pays $786 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.9% 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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 25.6% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 25.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 27.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 32.3% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Wooster Public Square Historic District have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.3%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 89.0% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 92.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 92.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Wooster Public Square Historic District have finished high school as nationally: 87.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wooster as a whole (92.6%).
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 Wooster Public Square Historic District
| Period | Wooster Public Square Historic District | Wooster | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wooster Public Square Historic District has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Wooster Public Square Historic District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster Public Square Historic District | 2.10 | 38.6 | 15.3% | 56.9% | 13.7% | 1947 | $786 | 25.3% | 87.9% | 2.4% |
| Center Street Historic District | 2.45 | 33.3 | 9.6% | 46.6% | 18.8% | 1945 | $921 | 26.3% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| Downtown Ashland | 2.30 | 38.4 | 12.4% | 48.5% | 10.7% | 1945 | $877 | 18.7% | 89.4% | 3.8% |
| Fourth Street Historic District | 2.10 | 36.1 | 11.6% | 58.0% | 9.4% | 1940 | $781 | 17.4% | 88.7% | 6.3% |
| Austin Estates | 1.93 | 56.8 | 9.2% | 34.0% | 5.0% | 1977 | $877 | 28.0% | 95.2% | 1.2% |
| Medina Public Square Historic District | 2.19 | 37.9 | 14.8% | 49.7% | 7.8% | 1970 | $1,124 | 29.4% | 93.7% | 8.9% |
| Kenmore | 2.39 | 39.6 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 14.4% | 1947 | $961 | 13.2% | 86.2% | 6.3% |
| Lane-Wooster | 2.20 | 34.1 | 25.9% | 67.3% | 11.3% | 1967 | $890 | 9.6% | 87.8% | 15.3% |
| Summit Lake | 2.46 | 31.3 | 39.5% | 65.6% | 16.6% | 1949 | $795 | 6.2% | 75.1% | 19.8% |
| West Akron | 2.36 | 41.9 | 27.4% | 46.9% | 13.5% | 1948 | $1,055 | 16.5% | 89.5% | 9.1% |
| Firestone Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 24.9% | 37.8% | 12.1% | 1952 | $1,067 | 17.7% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Westies, Wausau, WI · Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA · Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI · Cedar-Isles-Dean, Minneapolis, MN · Center City, Midland, MI · Cielo Vista South, El Paso, TX · College Hills, San Angelo, TX · Columbus Park, Milwaukee, WI · Country Club Heights, Charlotte, NC · Cramer Hill, Camden, NJ
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 Wooster Public Square Historic District. 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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