Demographics & People — Van Wert, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,710 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,000 |
| Median Age | 41.2 |
| Total Households | 4,367 |
| Family Households | 2,757 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1262 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,710 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 549 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,725 |
| German | 3,575 |
| Other groups | 1,240 |
| English | 1,198 |
| Irish | 1,093 |
| American | 726 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 582 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 485 |
| French (except Basque) | 257 |
| European | 205 |
Language
| English Only | 9,627 |
| Spanish | 246 |
| Population 5+ | 9,955 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 546 |
| Population 18+ | 8,245 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Van Wert, Ohio.