Beavercreek, Ohio

Beavercreek, Ohio
—  City  —
The Greene Town Center mall
Location of Beavercreek, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°43′46″N 84°3′44″W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Greene
Founded	1980
Government
• Mayor	Scott Hadley (R)
• Vice Mayor	Brian Jarvis
Area
• Total	26.4 sq mi (68.4 km2)
• Land	26.4 sq mi (68.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	873 ft (266 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	45,193
• Density	1,439.2/sq mi (555.7/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	45431
Area code(s)	937
FIPS code	39-04720
GNIS feature ID	1048393
Website	http://www.ci.beavercreek.oh.us/

Beavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Beavercreek area was settled in the early 19th century, and in 1979, a part of Beavercreek Township was incorporated and became the City of Beavercreek in February 1980. Beavercreek includes the areas known as Knollwood, Zimmermanville, New Germany, Apple Valley, Spicer, Indian Ripple, Big Beaver Valley and the village of Alpha. The township includes the area known as Trebein. The city boasts two golf courses, Beavercreek Golf Club (Public) and The Country Club of the North (Private). Many Beavercreek residents work on the nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Mall at Fairfield Commons and The Greene Town Center are two malls in the city. In terms of number of residents in an incorporated area, Beavercreek is third in the region behind Dayton and Kettering. In 2007, Beavercreek ranked 84th in Money's Top 100 places to live. Lieutenant General Janet C. Wolfenbarger, former Vice Commander, Air Force Material Command and highest-ranking woman in the United States Air Force (as of 1 January 2010), hails from Beavercreek and is 1976 graduate of Beavercreek High School.

Geography

Beavercreek is located at 39°43′46″N 84°3′44″W (39.729359, -84.062310), approximately five miles east of downtown Dayton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.4 square miles (68 km²), all of it land.^{[citation needed]}

Demographics

As of the 2010 census there were 45,193 people, 19,449 household units, and 18,195 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,439.2 people per square mile (555.7/km²) and 559.6 housing units per square mile (216.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.5% White, 2.5% African American, 0.17% Native American, 5.9% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) were 2.6% of the population.

There were 19,449 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $68,801, and the median income for a family was $75,965 (these figures had risen to $76,243 and $89,094 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $55,270 versus $33,572 for females. The per capita income for the city was $48,298. About 1.5% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	31,589		—
1990	33,626		6.4%
2000	37,984		13.0%
2010	45,193		19.0%
Population 1980-2000.

Local government

Beavercreek is governed by seven City Council members, elected at large with rotating terms every four years. Council members are elected in odd number years for terms beginning in even numbered years. The council member receiving the most votes in the most recent election cycle also serves in the position of Mayor for a term of 2 years, which primarily entails responsibility for presiding at City Council meetings. The current Mayor is Vicki Giambrone, elected in November 2011 for a term starting January 2012. City Council members are limited to two consecutive four year terms.^{[citation needed]}

Council Members and term start years:

• Vicki Giambrone (Mayor) - 2012
• Jerry Petrak (Vice Mayor) - 2012
• Scott Hadley - 2010
• Brian Jarvis - 2010
• Melissa Litteral - 2012
• Jach Upton - 2012
• Deborah Wallace - 2010

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the chief administrative officer of the City according to the city's Charter. The City Manager provides for the overall management direction and oversight of the City organization and is responsible for its efficient and effective operation in accordance with the policies, programs and regulations established by the City Council. The City Manager is also responsible for initiating proposals and providing advice, information and research to the City Council concerning the formulation of municipal policies, practices and projects. The current City Manager is Mike Cornell.

Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, who is the Air Force's highest-ranking woman (as of 1 January 2010), is a 1976 graduate of Beavercreek High.

The City of Beavercreek has a Public-access television cable TV channel, on which all public meetings can be seen live and are rerun later. Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month and City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of every month except December.^{[citation needed]}

Schools and Libraries

Beavercreek City School District consists of 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

Currently, Beavercreek City Schools are researching possible methods to raise revenue in response to enrollment growth in the district. On November 4, 2008, Beavercreek residents passed a $84 million bond issue that will be used to build an elementary and middle school and renovate buildings district-wide. Beavercreek is served by a branch of the Greene County Public Library.

See also

• The Greene
• The Mall at Fairfield Commons

External links

• Beavercreek Home Page
• Beavercreek branch of the Greene Country Public Library