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Van Wert, Ohio

Verified Oct 11, 2026

Who leads Van Wert, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Kenneth J. Markward
Role: Mayor
Party: Nonpartisan
Population: 10,690; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 11, 2026; Matched the official page in an automated check
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026; The check matched the published record

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vanwert.org/mayor ↗
City website
vanwert.org ↗

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Leaders on record

Kenneth J. Markward Current
Mayor · added May 4, 2026 · verified Oct 11, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 10,690
Median household income: $51,412
Median age: 40.5
Land area: 7.53 sq mi
Population density: 1,419.7 per sq mi
County: Van Wert County

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$37M
City hall phone: (419) 238-2999
Official website: vanwert.org ↗

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