Willard, Ohio
Willard is a city in southwestern Huron County, Ohio approximately 14 miles southwest of Norwalk.
The city consists of 3.57 square miles with 3.55 of land and 0.02 of water. Unincorporated areas include Celeryville, New Haven, and Holiday Lakes.
Willard was originally named Chicago; however, there was considerable confusion with Chicago, Illinois. So, the name was changed to Chicago Junction. This did not eliminate the confusion since there wasn’t sufficient room for Junction on the railroad boards. In 1917, the name was changed to Willard in honor of B & O Railroad President Daniel Willard. Willard became a city in 1960.
The city consists of 3.57 square miles with 3.55 of land and 0.02 of water. Unincorporated areas include Celeryville, New Haven, and Holiday Lakes.
Willard was originally named Chicago; however, there was considerable confusion with Chicago, Illinois. So, the name was changed to Chicago Junction. This did not eliminate the confusion since there wasn’t sufficient room for Junction on the railroad boards. In 1917, the name was changed to Willard in honor of B & O Railroad President Daniel Willard. Willard became a city in 1960.
Willard, Ohio
Demographic Information
Demographic Information
POPULATION
Total Population: 6,204
Male Population: 2,918 (47.0%)
Female Population: 3,286 (53.0%)
The true population of Willard is considerably higher than the City’s 6,204 residents shown on the U.S. Census. The population of Willard’s zip code (44890) is 11,162. Villages and unincorporated areas in the four adjacent townships with different zip codes add an additional 2,360 individuals to the population count bringing the total population in the immediate area to 13,522. 4,917 individuals work in Willard but live in other communities or counties.
Population by Age
0 - 19 Years: 28.1%
20 - 44 Years: 34.4%
45 - 59 Years: 12.9%
60 & Older: 24.6%
Median Age: 33.1
HOUSING
Total Housing Units: 2,403
Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 61.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 38.3%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units: $91,100
INCOME
Median Household Income: $46,679
Per Capita Income: $23,147
Persons in Poverty: 17.2%
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or Higher: 90.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%
COMPUTERS
Households with a Computer: 86.6%
Households with Broadband Internet: 80.2%
Total Population: 6,204
Male Population: 2,918 (47.0%)
Female Population: 3,286 (53.0%)
The true population of Willard is considerably higher than the City’s 6,204 residents shown on the U.S. Census. The population of Willard’s zip code (44890) is 11,162. Villages and unincorporated areas in the four adjacent townships with different zip codes add an additional 2,360 individuals to the population count bringing the total population in the immediate area to 13,522. 4,917 individuals work in Willard but live in other communities or counties.
Population by Age
0 - 19 Years: 28.1%
20 - 44 Years: 34.4%
45 - 59 Years: 12.9%
60 & Older: 24.6%
Median Age: 33.1
HOUSING
Total Housing Units: 2,403
Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 61.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 38.3%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units: $91,100
INCOME
Median Household Income: $46,679
Per Capita Income: $23,147
Persons in Poverty: 17.2%
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or Higher: 90.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%
COMPUTERS
Households with a Computer: 86.6%
Households with Broadband Internet: 80.2%