Demographics & People — Wauseon, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,387 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,858 |
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| Family Households | 1,883 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2403 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,514 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 118 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 894 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,009 |
| Other groups | 1,412 |
| Irish | 1,152 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,118 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,012 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 951 |
| English | 637 |
| Polish | 472 |
| American | 402 |
| Italian | 346 |
Language
| English Only | 6,524 |
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| Spanish | 244 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,018 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 408 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,214 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wauseon, Ohio.
