Township · Ohio
West Chester Township, Ohio
West Chester Township, township, in Butler County, Ohio. West Chester Township had 67,165 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 64,830 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 65,755 (±64). GEOID 3901783150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,165
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,830 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,755 ±64
Median household income
$109,979
±$4,681 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$339,700
±$7,984 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,529
±$89 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is West Chester Township and what county is it in?
West Chester Township is a township in Butler County, Ohio. It covers 35.6 square miles of land, 1,821 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside West Chester Township: Beckett Ridge (CDP, 9,192 in 2020), Wetherington (CDP, 1,381 in 2020) and Olde West Chester (CDP, 201 in 2020). Part of Sharonville (city) and Four Bridges (CDP) also lie in it.
West Chester Township is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 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 West Chester Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 67,165 people lived in West Chester Township on July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 64,830 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 65,755 (±64).
| Measure | West Chester Township | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,755±64 | 392,876 | +1,837 |
| Households | 24,991±576 | 146,822 | +1,457 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.06 | 2.60 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 25,632±612 | 155,372 | +1,130 |
West Chester Township's population since 2005
From 58,098 in 2005 to 67,165 in 2025: up 15.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Chester Township 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 West Chester Township?
The median resident of West Chester Township is 38.4 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.0%. 13.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Chester Township | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4±1.1 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1%±1.3 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±1.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±1.3 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.4%±2.1 pts | 74.6% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.2%±1.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.0%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | +2.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.2%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7%±2.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7%±0.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±0.9 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.2%±2.2 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1%±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0%±2.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 West Chester Township earn?
Half of West Chester Township's 24,991 households earn less than $109,979 a year (±$4,681), against $81,590 in Butler County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $113,358 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Chester Township | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,979±$4,681 | $81,590 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,691±$3,837 | $104,738 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,456±$1,724 | $40,027 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4%±1.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4%±3.1 pts | 13.1% | −5.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4%±0.6 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5%±1.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
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 West Chester Township?
Owners occupy 76.6% of West Chester Township's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $339,700 by its owner (±$7,984). The median renter pays $1,529 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Chester Township | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $339,700±$7,984 | $258,500 | +$58,486 |
| Median gross rent | $1,529±$89 | $1,135 | +$106 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3%±7.0 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,904±$47 | $1,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±2.4 pts | 69.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.4%±2.4 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Housing units | 25,632±612 | 155,372 | +1,130 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4%±2.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 West Chester Township work and get to work?
72.8% of West Chester Township's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | West Chester Township | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9%±1.8 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | +1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±2.2 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.6%±2.0 pts | 13.3% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±0.7 | 24.3 min | −1.1 min |
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 West Chester Township?
13 census tracts lie mostly in West Chester Township, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,472 (Tract 111.23) to $176,618 (Tract 111.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 111.26Butler County | 6,460 | $92,871 |
| Tract 111.12Butler County | 6,398 | $176,618 |
| Tract 111.11Butler County | 6,260 | $111,188 |
| Tract 111.10Butler County | 6,000 | $134,375 |
| Tract 111.22Butler County | 5,950 | $97,206 |
| Tract 111.30Butler County | 5,267 | $109,167 |
| Tract 111.29Butler County | 5,114 | $121,572 |
| Tract 111.23Butler County | 4,980 | $58,472 |
| Tract 111.27Butler County | 4,731 | $115,074 |
| Tract 111.09Butler County | 4,149 | $93,696 |
| Tract 111.25Butler County | 3,790 | $132,878 |
| Tract 111.31Butler County | 3,445 | $142,868 |
Every census tract in West Chester Township, with its figures
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 West Chester Township) · Census block assignment files
How does West Chester Township compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Chester Township is the 91st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
West Chester Township ranks 182nd 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 | 1st | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 204th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 276th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 196th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 156th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 815th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,259th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,024th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 157th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,120th | 1,731 |
West Chester Township'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 West Chester Township?
5 of the 57 figures for West Chester Township 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
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