Wooster, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

116,858

0.685% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.777% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10%

6.33% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,594

5.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,300

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,121

0.136% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wooster, OH had a population of 117k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $64,594. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wooster, OH grew from 116,063 to 116,858, a 0.685% increase and its median household income grew from $61,424 to $64,594, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wooster, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), and White (Hispanic) (0.877%).

None of the households in Wooster, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Wooster, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wooster, OH are The College of Wooster (476 degrees awarded in 2021), Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (187 degrees), and Wayne County Schools Career Center (113 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wooster, OH was $164,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Wooster, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wooster, OH was 2 cars per household.

Wooster, OH borders Akron, OH, Ashland, OH, Canton-Massillon, OH, and Cleveland-Elyria, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Wooster, OH is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.21% of Wooster, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.58k people).

In 2021, there were 52.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Wooster, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Wooster, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wooster, OH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wooster, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 118
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.09k ± 296
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 213

2.09%

Hispanic Population

2.44k people

2.09% of the people in Wooster, OH are hispanic (2.44k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

2.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.58k people

2.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.39k people

As of 2021, 2.21% of Wooster, OH residents (2.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wooster, OH was 2.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,306 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
768 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
698 ± 171

Wooster, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wooster, OH employs 55.1k people. The largest industries in Wooster, OH are Manufacturing (12,850 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,030 people), and Retail Trade (6,142 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,625), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,412), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,083).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.1k

2021 Value

± 1,668

0.136%

1 Year growth

± 4.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wooster, OH grew at a rate of 0.136%, from 55k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wooster, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,551 people), Production Occupations (6,351 people), and Management Occupations (4,944 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wooster, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

55.1k

2021 Value

± 1,668

0.136%

1 Year growth

± 4.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wooster, OH grew at a rate of 0.136%, from 55k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wooster, OH, are Manufacturing (12,850 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,030 people), and Retail Trade (6,142 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wooster, OH, though some of these residents may live in Wooster, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,665

Median earning men ± $1,266

$26,926

Median earning women ± $1,545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,651), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,236).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,865), Manufacturing ($35,922), and Public Administration ($34,861).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,171
Manufacturing
772
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
516
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.6M
Manufacturing
$696k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$211k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Wooster, 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 2021, universities in Wooster, OH awarded 851 degrees. The student population of Wooster, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,762 male students and 2,401 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wooster, OH are White (629 and 81.2%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 6.58%), Hispanic or Latino (41 and 5.29%), and Two or More Races (30 and 3.87%).

The largest universities in Wooster, OH by number of degrees awarded are The College of Wooster (476 and 55.9%), Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (187 and 22%), and Wayne County Schools Career Center (113 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Wooster, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 and 5.99%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (47 and 5.52%), and General Political Science & Government (39 and 4.58%).

The median tuition cost in Wooster, OH for private four year colleges is $55,050.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wooster, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,163 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,163 students enrolled in Wooster, OH, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,131 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
39 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wooster, OH was General Political Science & Government with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The College of Wooster
476 degrees awarded
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
187 degrees awarded
Wayne County Schools Career Center
113 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The College of Wooster with 476 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 338 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wooster, OH, which is 0.659 times less than the 513 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 629 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($459) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 Wooster, OH was $164,300 in 2021, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,300 to $164,300, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Wooster, OH is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wooster, OH have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wooster, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wooster, OH is $64,594. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Wooster, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

Housing

Property

$164,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,515

$32,858

Median Property Taxes

±$1,122

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.7% of the housing units in Wooster, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wooster, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

The following map shows all of the counties in Wooster, 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.

$64,594

Median Household Income

± $2,161

44k

Number of Households

± 1,380

In 2021, the median household income of the 44k households in Wooster, OH grew to $64,594 from the previous year's value of $61,424.

The following chart displays the households in Wooster, 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

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

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (5.66%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Wooster, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (5.66%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wooster, OH have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Wooster, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wooster, OH (11.3k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wooster, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

85.9% of the population of Wooster, OH has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.971% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.971%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wooster, OH grew by 10.7% from 12.8% to 14.1%.

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