Wood County PUMA, OH

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2022 Population

131,564

13.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.4

2.02% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.9%

4.84% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$70,537

14.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$203,300

27.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,207

5.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Wood County PUMA, OH had a population of 132k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $70,537. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Wood County PUMA, OH grew from 115,533 to 131,564, a 13.9% increase and its median household income grew from $61,845 to $70,537, a 14.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wood County PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.35%), White (Hispanic) (2.15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

4.82% of the households in Wood County PUMA, 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.

98.5% of the residents in Wood County PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wood County PUMA, OH are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,566 degrees awarded in 2022), Owens Community College (2,260 degrees), and Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg (101 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Wood County PUMA, OH was $203,300, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Wood County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wood County PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Wood County PUMA, OH borders Toledo City (West) PUMA, OH, Fulton, Putnam & Henry Counties PUMA, OH, Lucas County (West)--Sylvania & Maumee Cities PUMA, OH, Toledo City (Central) PUMA, OH, Sandusky, Ottawa & Lucas (East) Counties--Oregon City PUMA, OH, Seneca, Wyandot & Crawford Counties PUMA, OH, and Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Wood County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.36% of Wood County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.43k people).

In 2022, there were 29.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Wood County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wood County PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,380 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (548 households), and German (301 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,468

Women

50.8%

60,611

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 123,079 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Wood County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Wood County PUMA, OH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wood County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 340
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.92k ± 463
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.09k ± 484

5.98%

Hispanic Population

7.86k people

5.98% of the people in Wood County PUMA, OH are hispanic (7.86k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
592 ± 596 people
China
420 ± 502 people
Canada
315 ± 435 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wood County PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 592 Wood County PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 420 and Canada with 315.

Foreign-Born Population

3.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.43k people

2.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.75k people

As of 2022, 3.36% of Wood County PUMA, OH residents (4.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wood County PUMA, OH was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,380 households (1.91%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
548 households (0.439%)
German
301 households (0.241%)

4.82% of the households in Wood County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wood County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.91% of the households in Wood County PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,983 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,588 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
1,016 ± 205

Wood County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wood County PUMA, OH employs 60.2k people. The largest industries in Wood County PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (4,010 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,745 people), and Construction (3,385 people), and the highest paying industries are Cement, concrete, lime, & gypsum product manufacturing ($162,834), Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products ($141,562), and Petroleum refining ($136,141).

Males in Wood County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,039. The income inequality in Wood County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,657

Women

47.8%

30,152

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Wood County PUMA, OH in 2020 was 57,809 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wood County PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

60.2k

2022 Value

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 5.21%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Wood County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 57.2k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wood County PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,838 people), Registered nurses (1,530 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,502 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wood County PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2022 Value

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 5.21%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Wood County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 57.2k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wood County PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,010 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,745 people), and Construction (3,385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wood County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Wood County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,887

Median earning men ± $1,832

$33,059

Median earning women ± $1,777

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($78,000), Public Administration ($73,433), and Manufacturing ($67,377).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,346), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,450), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,884).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Wood County PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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

In 2022, universities in Wood County PUMA, OH awarded 7,006 degrees. The student population of Wood County PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,067 male students and 13,638 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wood County PUMA, OH are White (5,448 and 79.7%), followed by Black or African American (568 and 8.31%), Hispanic or Latino (370 and 5.41%), and Two or More Races (215 and 3.15%).

The largest universities in Wood County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (4,566 and 65.2%), Owens Community College (2,260 and 32.3%), and Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg (101 and 1.44%).

The most popular majors in Wood County PUMA, OH are General Studies (934 and 13.3%), Registered Nursing (264 and 3.77%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (237 and 3.38%).

The median tuition cost in Wood County PUMA, OH for a public four year colleges is $11,272 for in-state students and $18,765 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Wood County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,705 (44.8% men and 55.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 24,705 students enrolled in Wood County PUMA, OH, 44.8% men and 55.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,661 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
111 degrees awarded
Education of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
138 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
121 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wood County PUMA, OH was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wood County PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
4,566 degrees awarded
Owens Community College
2,260 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with 4,566 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,667 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wood County PUMA, OH, which is 0.615 times less than the 4,339 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,448 degrees mean that there were 9.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 568 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,272) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,367) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,560) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.328% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.285% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wood County PUMA, OH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.1k), Some college (25.3k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

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 Wood County PUMA, OH was $203,300 in 2022, which is 0.721 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $159,000 to $203,300, a 27.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Wood County PUMA, OH is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Wood County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wood County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wood County PUMA, OH is $70,537. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wood County PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

Housing

Property

$203,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,303

$34,454

Median Property Taxes

±$1,224

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 Wood County PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2022

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 64.1% of the housing units in Wood County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wood County PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wood County PUMA, 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.

$70,537

Median Household Income

± $2,274

53.8k

Number of Households

± 1,742

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.8k households in Wood County PUMA, OH grew to $70,537 from the previous year's value of $61,845.

The following chart displays the households in Wood County PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Wood County PUMA, OH

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Wood County PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Wood County PUMA, OH was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.115% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wood County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wood County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wood County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Worked At Home (7.53%)
Carpooled (5.96%)

In 2022, 82.9% of workers in Wood County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.53%) and those who carpooled to work (5.96%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wood County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Wood County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wood County PUMA, OH (16.2k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wood County PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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

95.6% of the population of Wood County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 61.6% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.39%

Uninsured

61.6%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.89%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wood County PUMA, OH declined by 11.1% from 4.94% to 4.39%.

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