West Hill, Ohio facts for kids
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West Hill, Ohio
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Location of West Hill in Trumbull County within the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,218 |
| • Density | 1,497.64/sq mi (578.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 604305 |
| FIPS code | 39-83541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393842 |
West Hill is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. West Hill is located in Trumbull County, within Brookfield Township.
In 2020, about 2,218 people lived in West Hill. It is part of the larger Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area, which is a group of cities and towns that are close together.
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West Hill's Location and Size
West Hill is located in the eastern part of Brookfield Township. The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like West Hill. They found that West Hill covers an area of about 1.6 square miles (or 3.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in West Hill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,523 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,237 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,218 | −0.8% | |
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The number of people living in West Hill has changed a bit over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,523 people.
- By 2010, the population was 2,237.
- In 2020, it was 2,218 people.
Families and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,038 homes in West Hill. Out of these homes:
- About 27.7% had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (42.8%) were families with married parents.
- Some homes (11.2%) had a single mom living with her children.
- About 34.8% of homes were people living by themselves.
- About 15.2% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average number of people in each home was 2.31. For families, the average was 2.99 people.
Age Groups
The people in West Hill come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 22.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 28.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.0% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 19.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Hill was 39 years.
Income in West Hill
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Hill was $28,175 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $42,548 per year. The average income per person was $21,813.
Some people in West Hill faced financial challenges. About 9.4% of families and 13.3% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 22.9% of children under 18 and 6.6% of people aged 65 or older.
