Van Wert is a city located in Van Wert County Ohio. Van Wert has a 2024 population of 11,018. It is also the county seat of Van Wert County. Van Wert is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,106 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Wert is $66,877 with a poverty rate of 13.6%. The median age in Van Wert is 40.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Wert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,843 | 90.9% |
| Two or more races | 642 | 5.93% |
| Other race | 217 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,485 | 2.36 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 1,802 | 3.01 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 1,689 | 1.18 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 740 | 3.19 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 254 | 3.15 | 65 | 35 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 485 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 727 | 9.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 700 | 9.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 581 | 7.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,163 | 43.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 1,555 | 21.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,645 | 6,087 | 1,145 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 310 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 309 | 76 |
| Other Race | 141 | 139 | 59 |
| Black | 98 | 98 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 41.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,417 | $76,477 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,219 | $83,512 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,000 | $42,596 | $27,760 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,053 | $28,125 | $25,855 |
| Overall | $42,656 | $46,927 | $36,144 |
| Some College | $43,590 | $50,096 | $36,976 |
$42,656
Average Earnings
$46,927
Average Male
$36,144
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.01% of Van Wert residents speak only English, while 2.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,451 | 1,272 | 13.46% |
| Multiple | 636 | 93 | 14.62% |
| Hispanic | 582 | 76 | 13.06% |
| Black | 96 | 8 | 8.33% |
13.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Wert is Multiple, with 14.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Wert is Black, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.43% |
| High School | 14.7% |
| Some College | 7.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.76% |
| Female Employed | 8.49% |
| Male Employed | 6.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,022 | $77,236 |
| Households | $51,412 | $66,877 |
| Married Families | $82,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,016 | $42,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
546
Number of Veterans
521
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 271 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.27% |
| Black | 2 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.38%
Born in Van Wert
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
98.87% of Van Wert residents were born in the United States, with 77.38% having been born in Ohio. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,908 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 10,930 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 10,952 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 10,974 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 10,996 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 11,018 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 11,040 | -38 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 11,078 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 11,079 | -27 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 11,106 | 462 | 4.34% |
| 2019 | 10,644 | 14 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 10,630 | -42 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 10,672 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 10,657 | -54 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,711 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 10,723 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,734 | -80 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 10,814 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 10,799 | -15 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 10,814 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,690 | -201 | -1.85% |
| 1990 | 10,891 | -144 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 11,035 | -285 | -2.52% |
| 1970 | 11,320 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 1960 | 11,323 | 959 | 9.25% |
| 1950 | 10,364 | 1,137 | 12.32% |
| 1940 | 9,227 | 755 | 8.91% |
| 1930 | 8,472 | 372 | 4.59% |
| 1920 | 8,100 | 943 | 13.18% |
| 1910 | 7,157 | 735 | 11.45% |
| 1900 | 6,422 | 910 | 16.51% |
| 1890 | 5,512 | 1,433 | 35.13% |
| 1880 | 4,079 | 1,454 | 55.39% |
| 1870 | 2,625 | -8,283 | -75.94% |