The area around Wooster Square in the northwest corner of New Haven, Connecticut, was known for its large Italian community. This self-contained city included multistory tenement buildings and a well-maintained grid of familiar streets. The community boasted its own macaroni factory, five bakeries, specialty meat markets, and numerous street vendors. It also boasted a community bank that gave personal loans based on the name of the borrower's family.
The town was incorporated in 1808 and is named for American Revolutionary War general David Wooster. The city is home to more than 600 acres of parkland, a large bike network, and a vibrant downtown area with lots of dining and retail opportunities. The city is home to the offices of Bissell Bros. dry goods merchants and a thriving arts and culture scene. Famous locals include MLB player Kaiser Wilhelm, X-Factor finalist Josh Krajcik, and animator Bob Peterson.
The median income for residents of Wooster, OH is $17,780 per year. In 2019, Wooster residents owned two cars and drove alone to work. The median commute time was 16.5 minutes - lower than the US average of 29.1 minutes. While 76.2% of Wooster workers walked to work, there was a small percentage who rode their bike to work.
The majority of people living in Wooster, OH are white, with 2.3% of residents belonging to other ethnic groups. Spanish-speaking residents make up 2.3% of the population. The city's unemployment rate is 5.4%, measured among those aged 16 and over. More than one-fifth of the workforce works for the government, with 11.7% of residents employed by local, state, and federal government agencies.