Wilberforce, OH Demographics

A map of Wilberforce's Population by Race

Wilberforce, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,951, a large decrease from the 2,410 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.9% Black, 33.7% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilberforce, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilberforce has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wilberforce, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilberforce is ranked the 497th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wilberforce was ranked the 444th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilberforce's White Population

658 residents of Wilberforce, or 33.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilberforce is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Wilberforce ranks 1261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's White population has grown by an estimated 160.1%. White residents' share of Wilberforce's population has increased from 10.5% to 33.7%.

Wilberforce is less White than neighboring Xenia (79.5% White), Cedarville (72.6% White), Yellow Springs (82.2% White), Clifton (82.5% White), and Shawnee Hills (97% White).

Wilberforce's Black Population

1,129 residents of Wilberforce, or 57.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilberforce is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Wilberforce ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Black residents' share of Wilberforce's population has decreased from 83.6% to 57.9%.

Wilberforce is more Black than neighboring Xenia (7.7% Black), Cedarville (15.2% Black), Yellow Springs (7.2% Black), Clifton (1.4% Black), and Shawnee Hills (0.2% Black).

Wilberforce's Asian Population

26 residents of Wilberforce, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilberforce is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Wilberforce ranks 737th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of Wilberforce's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.3%.

Wilberforce is more Asian than neighboring Xenia (1.1% Asian), Yellow Springs (0.6% Asian), Clifton (0% Asian), and Shawnee Hills (0% Asian). Wilberforce is less Asian than neighboring Cedarville (4.6% Asian).

Wilberforce's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Wilberforce, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilberforce is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wilberforce ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 270.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilberforce's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.2%.

Wilberforce is more Hispanic than neighboring Xenia (2.8% Hispanic), Cedarville (2.6% Hispanic), Yellow Springs (3% Hispanic), and Shawnee Hills (0% Hispanic). Wilberforce is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (7.7% Hispanic).

Wilberforce's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Wilberforce, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilberforce is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilberforce ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilberforce's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.3%.

Wilberforce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yellow Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Clifton (0% Native American/Other), and Shawnee Hills (0% Native American/Other). Wilberforce is less Native American/Other than neighboring Xenia (1.9% Native American/Other).

Wilberforce's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Wilberforce, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilberforce is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wilberforce ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilberforce's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilberforce's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.5%.

Wilberforce is more Multiracial than neighboring Shawnee Hills (2.8% Multiracial). Wilberforce is less Multiracial than neighboring Xenia (7% Multiracial), Cedarville (4.6% Multiracial), Yellow Springs (7% Multiracial), and Clifton (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.