Willshire, OH

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2023 Population

409

5.96% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

14.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.5%

125% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$50,625

3.57% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$72,800

4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

213

5.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Willshire, OH had a population of 409 people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $50,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Willshire, OH grew from 386 to 409, a 5.96% increase and its median household income declined from $52,500 to $50,625, a −3.57% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Willshire, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.18%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.489%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.244%).

None of the households in Willshire, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Willshire, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Willshire, OH was $72,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.6%.

Most people in Willshire, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Willshire, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Willshire, OH is home to a population of 409 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.44% of Willshire, OH residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2023, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (385 people) in Willshire, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13 Two+ (Hispanic) and 8 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Willshire, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Willshire, OH was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Willshire, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Willshire, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
385 ± 106
Two+ (Hispanic)
13 ± 23
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 13

3.18%

Hispanic Population

13 people

3.18% of the people in Willshire, OH are hispanic (13 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Willshire, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.44%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

1.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 2.44% of Willshire, OH residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Willshire, OH was 1.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Willshire, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
1 ± 19
Gulf War (1990s)
1 ± 13

Willshire, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Willshire, OH employs 213 people. The largest industries in Willshire, OH are Manufacturing (73 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,250), Transportation & Warehousing ($58,250), and Manufacturing ($47,875).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

213

2023 Value

± 71

5.45%

1 Year growth

± 44.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Willshire, OH grew at a rate of 5.45%, from 202 employees to 213 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Willshire, OH, are Production Occupations (47 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (36 people), and Material Moving Occupations (18 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Willshire, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

213

2023 Value

± 71

5.45%

1 Year growth

± 44.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Willshire, OH grew at a rate of 5.45%, from 202 employees to 213 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Willshire, OH, are Manufacturing (73 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Willshire, OH, though some of these residents may live in Willshire, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,750

Median earning men ± $15,482

$25,000

Median earning women ± $10,502

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,250), Manufacturing ($49,531), and Construction ($44,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($36,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,750), and Retail Trade ($20,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Willshire, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Willshire, OH was $72,800 in 2023, which is 0.24 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $70,000 to $72,800, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Willshire, OH is 83.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Willshire, OH have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Willshire, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$72,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,037

$138

Median Property Taxes

±$42

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Willshire, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Willshire, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.6% of the housing units in Willshire, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 87.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Willshire, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Willshire, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,625

Median Household Income

± $11,036

165

Number of Households

± 39

In 2023, the median household income of the 165 households in Willshire, OH declined from $50,625 from the previous year's value of $52,500.

The following chart displays the households in Willshire, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Willshire, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Walked (4.29%)

In 2023, 83.8% of workers in Willshire, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who walked to work (4.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Willshire, OH have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.9% of the workforce in Willshire, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Willshire, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Willshire, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Willshire, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Willshire, OH (67 out of 406 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Willshire, OH is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of Willshire, OH has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 5.38% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Van Wert County, OH see 2011 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.6% decrease from the previous year (2356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2612 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 898 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Van Wert County, OH.

2,011 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Van Wert County, OH

Primary care physicians in Van Wert County, OH see an average of 2,011 patients per year. This represents a 14.6% decrease from the previous year (2,356 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Van Wert County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

5.38%

Non-Group

2.69%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Willshire, OH grew by 88.8% from 6.74% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Willshire, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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