Wooster
City in Wayne County, Ohio
Wooster is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, with 27,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smithville, 4.8 miles NE.
- 27,232residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 17.5 sq miland area · 45.2 km²
- 1,560 / sq mipopulation density
- 44691ZIP code
About Wooster
Wooster ( WUUST-ər) is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in northeastern Ohio, the city lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) south-southwest of Cleveland, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Akron and 30 miles (48 km) west of Canton. The population was 27,232 at the 2020 census. It is the largest in Wayne County, and the center of the Wooster micropolitan area. Wooster is home to the private College of Wooster and the main branch of the Wayne County Public Library.
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Living in Wooster
- Median household income
- $66,898
- Median home value
- $214,200
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Wooster had 27,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,560 per sq mi (602 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wooster at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.46 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8191° N, 81.9316° W |
| ZIP code | 44691 |
| Official website | woosteroh.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3986548 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wooster
- Smithville4.8 mi NE
- Apple Creek7.1 mi SE
- Orrville8.3 mi E
- New Pittsburg8.8 mi W
- Congress9.8 mi NW
- Fredericksburg10.3 mi S
- Shreve10.6 mi SW
- Kidron10.8 mi SE
- Creston11.0 mi N
- Sterling11.2 mi NE
- Marshallville11.8 mi NE
- Dalton12.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wooster
What county is Wooster in?
Wooster is in Wayne County, Ohio.
What is the population of Wooster, OH?
27,232 people lived in Wooster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wooster, OH?
The ZIP code of Wooster is 44691.
What is the elevation of Wooster?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wooster?
Smithville (4.8 mi), Apple Creek (7.1 mi), Orrville (8.3 mi), New Pittsburg (8.8 mi), Congress (9.8 mi).
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