Obetz, Ohio

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Obetz, Ohio
Village
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Location of Obetz within Ohio
Location of Obetz within Ohio
Location of Obetz within Franklin County
Location of Obetz within Franklin County
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Country United States
State Ohio
County Franklin
Area[1]
 • Total 5.92 sq mi (15.33 km2)
 • Land 5.78 sq mi (14.97 km2)
 • Water 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation[2] 800 ft (228 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 4,532
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 4,628
 • Density 784.1/sq mi (302.7/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43207
Area code(s) 614
FIPS code 39-57862[5]
GNIS feature ID 1065189[2]

Obetz is a village in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,532 at the 2010 census. The community (originally "Obetz Junction", in honor of settler Charles Obetz) was formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction, and incorporated in 1928. Nearby "Reese Station" served as the railroad station for the immediate area, while other adjacent communities such as Groveport, Lockbourne and Canal Winchester were part of the Ohio and Erie Canal canal and lock system. The close proximity of Obetz Junction to these terminal towns transformed the area into a hub of commerce, travel and trade in mid-19th century. Communities such as Obetz and its neighbors, with their strong ties to transportation helped to further cement Central and Columbus, Ohio's status as the state capital.

Geography

Obetz is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (39.876763, -82.941801).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.92 square miles (15.33 km2), of which 5.78 square miles (14.97 km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1940 771 —
1950 1,049 36.1%
1960 1,984 89.1%
1970 2,248 13.3%
1980 3,095 37.7%
1990 3,167 2.3%
2000 3,977 25.6%
2010 4,532 14.0%
Est. 2014 4,706 [7] 3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 4,532 people, 1,667 households, and 1,214 families residing in the village. The population density was 784.1 inhabitants per square mile (302.7/km2). There were 1,807 housing units at an average density of 312.6 per square mile (120.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 85.8% White, 7.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 1,667 households of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,977 people, 1,488 households, and 1,104 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,055.3 people per square mile (407.3/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 414.2 per square mile (159.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.71% White, 2.89% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 1,488 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $47,271. Males had a median income of $35,342 versus $25,342 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,385. About 5.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

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