Wooster, Ohio Population 2022
Wooster is a city located in Wayne County Ohio. Wooster has a 2020 population of 26,016. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Wooster is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,134 in 2010.
The average household income in Wooster is $63,984 with a poverty rate of 14.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $143,100. The median age in Wooster is 37.9 years, 33.9 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
Wooster Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woosterwas:
- White: 90.04%
- Black or African American: 3.44%
- Asian: 3.00%
- Two or more races: 2.50%
- Native American: 0.64%
- Other race: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 115,550 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 115,630 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 115,710 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 115,790 | -378 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 116,168 | -445 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 116,613 | 399 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 116,214 | 302 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 115,912 | 512 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 115,400 | 371 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 115,029 | 380 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 114,649 | 255 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 114,394 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,016 | 90.04% |
| Black or African American | 918 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 801 | 3.00% |
| Two or More Races | 667 | 2.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 172 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race | 99 | 0.37% |
Wooster Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,977 | 2.15 | 57.6 |
| Non Family | 4,857 | 1.12 | 43.2 |
| Married | 4,417 | 2.9 | 77.2 |
| Female | 1,154 | 3.24 | 45.8 |
| Male | 549 | 2.89 | 51.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 269 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 789 | 4.58% |
| High School Graduate | 6,314 | 36.63% |
| Some College | 3,691 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,192 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,642 | 15.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,340 | 13.58% |
Wooster Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,758 | 14,792 | 4,434 |
| Black | 537 | 506 | 64 |
| Asian | 424 | 413 | 316 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 222 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 187 | 12 |
| Other Race | 65 | 65 | 31 |
| Native American | 59 | 59 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.53%.
$33,648
Average Earnings
$42,136
Average Male
$24,312
Average Female
Wooster Language by Age
Wooster Language
94.60% of Wooster residents speak only English, while 5.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
Wooster Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,145 | 2,875 | 13.60% |
| Black | 761 | 206 | 27.07% |
| Native | 172 | 162 | 94.19% |
| Multiple | 562 | 77 | 13.70% |
| Asian | 622 | 36 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 357 | 8 | 2.24% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wooster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wooster is Native, with 94.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wooster is Hispanic, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
Wooster Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Wooster Married by Age and Sex
Wooster Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wooster Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 7.06% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 5.98% |
| Native American | 16 | 27.12% |
| Black | 8 | 1.14% |
Wooster Veterans by Education
7.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.17%
Born in Wooster
96.00%
Native Born
4.00%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.00% of Wooster residents were born in the United States, with 73.17% having been born in Ohio. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26,016 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 26,142 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 26,268 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 26,394 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 26,520 | -121 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 26,641 | -352 | -1.30% |
| 2016 | 26,993 | 135 | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 26,858 | 118 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 26,740 | 160 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 26,580 | 41 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 26,539 | 190 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 26,349 | 215 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 26,134 | 1,323 | 0.52% |
| 2000 | 24,811 | 2,620 | 1.12% |
| 1990 | 22,191 | 2,902 | 1.41% |
| 1980 | 19,289 | 586 | 0.31% |
| 1970 | 18,703 | 1,657 | 0.93% |
| 1960 | 17,046 | 3,041 | 1.98% |
| 1950 | 14,005 | 2,462 | 1.95% |
| 1940 | 11,543 | 801 | 0.72% |
| 1930 | 10,742 | 2,538 | 2.73% |
| 1920 | 8,204 | 2,068 | 2.95% |
| 1910 | 6,136 | 73 | 0.12% |
| 1900 | 6,063 | 162 | 0.27% |
| 1890 | 5,901 | 61 | 0.10% |
| 1880 | 5,840 | 421 | 0.75% |
| 1870 | 5,419 | 2,058 | 4.89% |
| 1860 | 3,361 | 564 | 1.85% |
| 1850 | 2,797 | 0.00% |