Van Wert
City in Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert is a city in Van Wert County, Ohio, with 11,092 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ohio City, 7.1 miles S.
- 11,092residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 1,223 / sq mipopulation density
- 45891ZIP code
About Van Wert
Van Wert is a city in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in northwestern Ohio approximately 77 miles (124 km) southwest of Toledo and 34 miles (55 km) southeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The population was 11,092 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Van Wert micropolitan area, which is included in the Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta combined statistical area.
Van Wert is named for Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of Major John André in the American Revolutionary War. A center of peony cultivation, Van Wert has hosted the annual Van Wert Peony Festival on and off since 1902. Van Wert is home to the first county library in the United States, the Brumback Library.
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Living in Van Wert
- Median household income
- $55,113
- Median home value
- $123,900
- Median rent
- $765/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Van Wert had 11,092 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,092 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,223 per sq mi (472 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Wert at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Wert County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,092 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.07 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8701° N, 84.5849° W |
| ZIP code | 45891 |
| Official website | vanwert.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3979562 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van Wert
- Ohio City7.1 mi S
- Convoy7.1 mi NW
- Middle Point7.3 mi E
- Scott8.2 mi N
- Venedocia8.9 mi SE
- Haviland10.2 mi N
- Elgin10.5 mi SE
- Wren10.8 mi SW
- Grover Hill11.7 mi NE
- Rockford12.8 mi S
- Delphos13.1 mi E
- Ottoville13.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Van Wert
What county is Van Wert in?
Van Wert is in Van Wert County, Ohio.
What is the population of Van Wert, OH?
11,092 people lived in Van Wert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Wert, OH?
The ZIP code of Van Wert is 45891.
What is the elevation of Van Wert?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Wert?
Ohio City (7.1 mi), Convoy (7.1 mi), Middle Point (7.3 mi), Scott (8.2 mi), Venedocia (8.9 mi).
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