Wooster city, Ohio
Wooster city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wooster city is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,115. The land area covers 17.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 27,115 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,108 | ±503 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,114 | ±470 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,108 | ±503 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,006 | ±288 |
| Median Home Value | $214,200 | ±$10,748 |
| Median Gross Rent | $918 | ±$52 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,898 | ±$3,954 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,774 | ±$1,940 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,151 | ±480 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,067 | ±595 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,982 (2024)
ID: 212237
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ADMIN
538 N MARKET ST, WOOSTER OH 44691-3406
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GUS Population: 116,632 (2024)
ID: 110691
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
428 W LIBERTY ST, 15, WOOSTER OH 44691-5094
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wooster | KG-04 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | 05-07 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | KG-04 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | KG-04 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | KG-04 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | 09-12 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | 06-08 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | 08-12 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | PK | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Wooster | PK-05 | Wooster, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1761 BEALL AVENUE, WOOSTER, OH, 44691 |
(330) 263-8348
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The College of Wooster
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College | 0.6 mi away | 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, 44691 |
3302632000
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WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 304 N. MARKET ST., WOOSTER, OH, 44691 |
(330) 262-0916
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
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College | 3.1 mi away | 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH, 44691-4000 |
3302871331
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WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 220 W. LIBERTY ST., WOOSTER, OH, 44691 |
(330) 262-0916
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Wayne County Schools Career Center
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 518 W Prospect St, Smithville, OH, 44677 |
33066970701322
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ORRVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 230 N. MAIN ST., ORRVILLE, OH, 44667 |
(330) 683-1065
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University of Akron Wayne College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 |
3306832010
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SHREVE BRANCH
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 189 W. MCCONKEY ST., SHREVE, OH, 44676 |
(330) 567-2219
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Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
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College Vocational | 17.6 mi away | 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH, 44805-9377 |
4192893313
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOOSTER EXP STATION, OH US, located 2.6 miles from Wooster city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.1° | 18.2° | 26.7° | 2.59" | 9.4" |
| February | 38.4° | 19.8° | 29.1° | 2.04" | 7.0" |
| March | 48.1° | 27.4° | 37.8° | 2.98" | 4.9" |
| April | 61.3° | 37.7° | 49.5° | 4.04" | 0.7" |
| May | 71.8° | 48.0° | 59.9° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.1° | 57.0° | 68.6° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 60.5° | 72.1° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 58.8° | 70.5° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 51.5° | 63.6° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 40.5° | 52.1° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.6° | 31.5° | 41.1° | 2.96" | 1.2" |
| December | 39.8° | 24.0° | 31.9° | 2.72" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Smithville village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Apple Creek village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Orrville city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| New Pittsburg CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Congress village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3916986548. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.