Westminster, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Westminster, Ohio had a total population of 526, the 871st largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $118,583, which is 66% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 66% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Ohio.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 10.9% is notably above the national average.
Westminster Quick Facts
How Westminster Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 477 | 526 | +10.3% |
| Median household income | $87,955 | $118,583 | +34.8% |
| Median home value | $179,200 | $190,100 | +6.1% |
How Westminster Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Westminster Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Allen County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 35,010 | $46,240 | 23.9% | $107,200 |
| Delphos | 7,143 | $61,037 | 12.2% | $129,600 |
| Fort Shawnee | 6,209 | $90,491 | 6.3% | $208,700 |
| Bluffton | 3,859 | $75,694 | 3.2% | $212,400 |
| Elida | 2,163 | $81,083 | 3.1% | $220,900 |
| Spencerville | 2,107 | $54,883 | 15.1% | $137,100 |
| Cairo | 581 | $83,125 | 6.9% | $114,500 |
| Harrod | 453 | $72,813 | 9.7% | $103,400 |
| Beaverdam | 404 | $86,964 | 12.9% | $104,700 |
| Lafayette | 293 | $53,125 | 7.8% | $121,300 |
Cities Similar to Westminster
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | 534 | N/A | $165,800 | 6.0% | 28.6% |
| Bourneville | 509 | N/A | $84,300 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | 37.5% | 0.6% |
| Lake Milton | 548 | $109,688 | $493,800 | 32.9% | 7.7% |
| Stewart | 479 | N/A | $73,900 | 7.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 526, Westminster's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Westminster is a small community located in Ohio, within Allen County. The total population is 526. It ranks as the 871st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Westminster is 33.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Westminster is $118,583. This is 66% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 47% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Westminster. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 129% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $190,100. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Westminster is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Westminster has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents.
Education
23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Westminster, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Westminster, Ohio?
Westminster, Ohio has a population of 526 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Westminster, OH?
The median household income in Westminster is $118,583, which is 47% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Westminster, OH?
The ACS sample for Westminster recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Westminster, Ohio?
Westminster's population is 96.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Westminster, OH?
The median home value in Westminster is $190,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Westminster, Ohio?
23.3% of adults (25+) in Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.