Willard, OH Demographics

A map of Willard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,809	4,531	78.0%	73.1%
Hispanic	1,131	1,355	18.3%	21.9%
Multiracial	119	190	1.9%	3.1%
Asian	57	16	0.9%	0.3%
Black	28	79	0.5%	1.3%
Native American/Other	20	26	0.3%	0.4%

Willard, Ohio has an estimated population of 6,164, a less than 1% change from the 6,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Willard, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willard is ranked the 261st 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). Willard was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willard's White Population

4,809 residents of Willard, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willard is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Willard ranks 1153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Willard's population has increased from 73.1% to 78.0%.

Willard is more White than neighboring Celeryville (41.6% White), and New Haven CDP (Huron County) (59.2% White). Willard is less White than neighboring Holiday Lakes (96.4% White), Plymouth (88.7% White), and North Fairfield (98.4% White).

Willard's Black Population

28 residents of Willard, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willard is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Willard ranks 478th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Black residents' share of Willard's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Willard is more Black than neighboring Celeryville (0% Black), Holiday Lakes (0% Black), New Haven CDP (Huron County) (0% Black), and North Fairfield (0% Black). Willard is less Black than neighboring Plymouth (0.6% Black).

Willard's Asian Population

57 residents of Willard, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willard is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Willard ranks 724th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Asian population has grown by an estimated 256.3%. Asian residents' share of Willard's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Willard is more Asian than neighboring Celeryville (0% Asian), Holiday Lakes (0% Asian), New Haven CDP (Huron County) (0% Asian), Plymouth (0% Asian), and North Fairfield (0% Asian).

Willard's Hispanic Population

1,131 residents of Willard, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willard is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Willard ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Willard's population has decreased from 21.9% to 18.3%.

Willard is more Hispanic than neighboring Holiday Lakes (1.8% Hispanic), Plymouth (4.3% Hispanic), and North Fairfield (0% Hispanic). Willard is less Hispanic than neighboring Celeryville (58.4% Hispanic), and New Haven CDP (Huron County) (24.1% Hispanic).

Willard's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Willard, 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 Willard is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Willard ranks 644th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Willard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Celeryville (0% Native American/Other), Holiday Lakes (0% Native American/Other), New Haven CDP (Huron County) (0% Native American/Other), and North Fairfield (0% Native American/Other). Willard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plymouth (0.4% Native American/Other).

Willard's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Willard, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willard is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Willard ranks 915th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Willard's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Willard is more Multiracial than neighboring Celeryville (0% Multiracial), Holiday Lakes (1.7% Multiracial), and North Fairfield (1.6% Multiracial). Willard is less Multiracial than neighboring New Haven CDP (Huron County) (16.8% Multiracial), and Plymouth (6% 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.