Township · Ohio
Lake Township, Wood County, Ohio
Lake Township, Wood County, township, in Wood County, Ohio. Lake Township, Wood County had 11,357 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,160 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,245 (±29). GEOID 3917341328.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,357
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,160 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,245 ±29
Median household income
$72,222
±$3,367 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$185,800
±$10,831 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,014
±$131 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Lake Township, Wood County and what county is it in?
Lake Township, Wood County is a township in Wood County, Ohio. It covers 34.6 square miles of land, 322 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Lake Township (Wood County): Walbridge (village, 3,011 in 2020) and Millbury (village, 1,193 in 2020). Part of Stony Ridge (CDP) also lies in it.
Lake Township, Wood County is in the Toledo, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Township, Wood County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,357 people lived in Lake Township, Wood County on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 11,160 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,245 (±29).
| Measure | Lake Township, Wood County | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,245±29 | 132,064 | −113 |
| Households | 4,734±246 | 54,257 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.12 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,032±263 | 57,649 | no clear change |
Lake Township, Wood County's population since 2000
From 10,350 in 2000 to 11,357 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lake Township, Wood County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Township, Wood County?
The median resident of Lake Township, Wood County is 42.1 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.9%.
| Measure | Lake Township, Wood County | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±3.1 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.1%±2.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±2.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 45.8%±2.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0%±3.2 pts | 85.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±3.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±2.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±2.8 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±2.3 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±3.7 pts | 36.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0%±2.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Township, Wood County earn?
Half of Lake Township, Wood County's 4,734 households earn less than $72,222 a year (±$3,367), against $74,216 in Wood County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $74,645 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Township, Wood County | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,222±$3,367 | $74,216 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,762±$8,774 | $102,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,520±$4,022 | $42,918 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±3.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5%±8.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±2.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Township, Wood County?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Lake Township, Wood County's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,800 by its owner (±$10,831). The median renter pays $1,014 a month including utilities, and 25.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Township, Wood County | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,800±$10,831 | $227,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,014±$131 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.4%±8.7 pts | 35.6% | −13.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,463±$88 | $1,626 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±3.7 pts | 64.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.5%±3.7 pts | 35.6% | – |
| Housing units | 5,032±263 | 57,649 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±7.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7%±4.0 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.7%±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.7%±5.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Township, Wood County work and get to work?
87.9% of Lake Township, Wood County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Lake Township, Wood County | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1%±4.6 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.9%±2.7 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±1.9 pts | 10.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±2.3 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Township, Wood County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Township, Wood County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,894 (Tract 208) to $76,154 (Tract 209.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 209.01Wood County | 4,450 | $76,154 |
| Tract 208Wood County | 3,800 | $61,894 |
| Tract 209.02Wood County | 2,995 | $72,158 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Township, Wood County) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Township, Wood County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lake Township, Wood County is the 1,100th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 103rd-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Lake Township, Wood County ranks 904th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 103rd | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 392nd | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 804th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 904th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 718th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 958th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 467th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 554th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 827th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 836th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 879th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 829th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,035th | 1,731 |
Lake Township, Wood County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Township, Wood County?
12 of the 57 figures for Lake Township, Wood County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Township, Wood County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.