Westerville, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Westerville, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,730 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3039.6 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.12% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,030 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Westerville grew by 8.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,730 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Westerville is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 20.9% of residents. That is 0.2 points below Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,790 20.1% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,108 20.9% -0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,976 20.6% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,944 17.9% -0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in Westerville and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 47.6% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Westerville has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,206 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.46% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westerville is about 53% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,019 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,399 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Westerville is about 20.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,399 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westerville spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,320 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.2% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 33,829 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,041 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Westerville is about the same as in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Westerville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.8% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Westerville has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Westerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westerville, Ohio.
How many people live in Westerville, Ohio?
About 38,730 people live in Westerville, Ohio, in 15,030 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 37.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Westerville, Ohio mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Westerville, Ohio has 3,040 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 35 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Westerville, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($350,019 against $109,206), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,399 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Westerville, Ohio?
Unemployment in Westerville, Ohio is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Westerville, Ohio?
51.8% of adults in Westerville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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