Van Wert County, Ohio: commercial real estate data.
Van Wert County, Ohio had an estimated 28,887 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 28,932, across 409 square miles. County output reached $1.73 bn in 2024, 522 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 12 7(a) approvals worth $5.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Van Wert County
How many people live in Van Wert County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202428,826
- Households11,549
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$67,917
- Median age41.6
- Median gross rent$782 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$152,000
- Home value to household income2.2 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher17.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over20,068
- Population under 186,631
- Share under 1823.0 percent
- Population 65 and over5,760
- Share 65 and over20.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6416,435
- Civilian labor force14,776
- Unemployment rate3.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over66.6 percent
- Rank by population among Ohio counties75th of 88
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1511th of 3,222
Van Wert County is the 75th largest of 88 Ohio counties by population. A median home costs 2.2 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.0 percent against 20.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Van Wert County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202428,887
- Census 2020 base population28,932
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.16 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024162
- Births, 2024343
- Deaths, 2024361
- Natural change, 2024-18
- Net domestic migration, 2024129
- Net international migration, 202453
- Total net migration, 2024182
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20240
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1901st of 3,144
The county has lost 0.16 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Van Wert County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving578
- People arriving, from those returns1,016
- Tax returns filed by households leaving598
- Net household movement-20
- Adjusted gross income arriving$27.2 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-5.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$47,064
- Average income of a leaving household$53,801
- Largest single originAllen County (110 households)
- Largest single destinationAllen County (128 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 110 | 192 | $5.2 m |
| Mercer County | 60 | 97 | $3.1 m |
| Paulding County | 49 | 83 | $1.9 m |
| Allen County | 27 | 48 | $1.3 m |
| Auglaize County | 25 | 41 | $969,000 |
| Adams County | 23 | 35 | $1.1 m |
| Putnam County | 23 | 43 | $1.2 m |
| Franklin County | 20 | 28 | $1.0 m |
Households arriving report $6,737 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Allen County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Van Wert County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.73 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.74 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-0.9 percent
- GDP change over five years32.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Ohio areas BEA publishes67th of 88
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1402nd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$59,877
Output grew -0.9 percent in the latest year and 32.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Van Wert County
- Covered employment, annual average11,519
- Establishments reporting658
- Average annual pay$49,418
- Average weekly wage$950
- Manufacturing, employment3,021
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$56,715
- Retail trade, employment1,099
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,568
- Accommodation and food services, employment924
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$15,755
- Wholesale trade, employment894
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$53,073
- Finance and insurance, employment698
- Other services, except public administration, employment414
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,021 | 46 | $56,715 |
| Retail trade | 1,099 | 80 | $31,568 |
| Accommodation and food services | 924 | 60 | $15,755 |
| Wholesale trade | 894 | 33 | $53,073 |
| Finance and insurance | 698 | 35 | $95,375 |
| Other services, except public administration | 414 | 56 | $36,610 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 242 | 26 | $40,029 |
| Construction | 241 | 38 | $60,276 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,021 jobs, 26.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Van Wert County?
- Establishments, all industries522
- Employment at those establishments10,772
- Annual payroll$536.7 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents18.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Van Wert County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202438
- Declared construction value permitted$12.0 m
- Single family units authorized38
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$317,027
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.3
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Van Wert County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded12
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$5.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$418,025
- Median 7(a) approval$75,000
- Largest single approval$3,763,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)127
- Jobs per approval10.6
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active4
- Distinct industries receiving approvals8
- Median 7(a) term102 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer0.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms0
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter12
- Franchise loans3
- Franchise share of approvals25.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countResidential Remodelers (3)
- Most active lenderU.S. Bank, National Association (5)
- 504 approvals recorded6
- 504 gross approval dollars$5.9 m
- Average 504 approval$983,000
- Median 504 approval$878,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval9.7
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved9.8
- Most active CDCOhio Statewide Development Corporation (6)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$10.9 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Van Wert County
Do SBA loans in Van Wert County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full2
- Charged off1
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Exempt from disclosure8
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Van Wert County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Van Wert, approvals9
- Middle Point, approvals1
- Willshire, approvals1
- Ohio City, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | 9 | $4,950,700 |
| Middle Point | 1 | $30,000 |
| Willshire | 1 | $25,600 |
| Ohio City | 1 | $10,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Van Wert County?
- Land area409 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Ohio counties64th of 88
- Width, east to west24.2 mi
- Height, north to south21.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land70
- Establishments per square mile1.28
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Van Wert County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Van Wert County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 390784
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP8
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Van Wert County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Van Wert County (community 390784), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Van Wert County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202428,826
- Households11,549
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$67,917
- Median age41.6
Common questions
Van Wert County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Van Wert County, Ohio?
The Census Bureau estimates 28,887 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 28,826, in 11,549 households, ranking 75th of 88 Ohio counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Van Wert County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.16 percent since the 2020 census base of 28,932, to 28,887 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 343 births against 361 deaths, with net migration of 182. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Van Wert County?
$67,917. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000, which is 2.2 times income, and median gross rent is $782 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Van Wert County?
522 establishments, employing 10,772 people with an annual payroll of $536.7 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Van Wert County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,021 jobs, 26.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 11,519 jobs at an average annual pay of $49,418, or $950 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Van Wert County?
12 7(a) approvals totaling $5.0 m since FY2020, across 4 lenders, with a median approval of $75,000, plus 6 504 approvals worth $5.9 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Van Wert County?
38 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $12.0 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Van Wert County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Van Wert County come from?
The largest single origin is Allen County, with 110 households. Arriving households report an average income of $47,064 against $53,801 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Van Wert County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Van Wert County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Van Wert County
Cities and places in Van Wert.
10 Census places lie wholly or partly in Van Wert County. All 10 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | city | 10,790 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Delphos | city | 7,143 | None recorded | 41.2 percent here, 58.8 percent Allen County |
| Convoy | village | 1,040 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ohio City | village | 741 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Middle Point | village | 592 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Willshire | village | 391 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Wren | village | 206 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Scott | village | 160 | None recorded | 62.3 percent here, 37.7 percent Paulding County |
| Venedocia | village | 143 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Elgin | village | 81 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |