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
Population
Total Population: 6,197
Male Population: 2,795 (45.1%)
Female Population: 3,402 (54.9%)
Population by Race
83.1% White
12.1% Hispanic or Latino
3.1% Two or More Races
1.0% Asian
0.6% Black or African American
0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native
Population by Age
0 – 19 Years 24.7%
20 – 44 Years 34.3%
45-59 Years 15.2%
60 & Older 25.8%
Median Age: 36.1
HOUSING
Total Housing Units 2,561
Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 65.8%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units: $89,000
INCOME
Median Household Income: $48,558
Per Capita Income: $23,786
Persons in Poverty: 10.6%
Poverty by Race:
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or Higher: 92.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13.7%
COMPUTERS
Households with a Computer 85.4%
Household with Broadband Internet 78.4%
Total Population: 6,197
Male Population: 2,795 (45.1%)
Female Population: 3,402 (54.9%)
Population by Race
83.1% White
12.1% Hispanic or Latino
3.1% Two or More Races
1.0% Asian
0.6% Black or African American
0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native
Population by Age
0 – 19 Years 24.7%
20 – 44 Years 34.3%
45-59 Years 15.2%
60 & Older 25.8%
Median Age: 36.1
HOUSING
Total Housing Units 2,561
Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Rate: 65.8%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units: $89,000
INCOME
Median Household Income: $48,558
Per Capita Income: $23,786
Persons in Poverty: 10.6%
Poverty by Race:
- Whites
- Hispanics
- Blacks
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or Higher: 92.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13.7%
COMPUTERS
Households with a Computer 85.4%
Household with Broadband Internet 78.4%