New Alexandria, Ohio
| New Alexandria, Ohio | |
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| Coordinates: 40°17′25″N 80°40′20″W / 40.29028°N 80.67222°WCoordinates: 40°17′25″N 80°40′20″W / 40.29028°N 80.67222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Townships | Cross Creek, Wells |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 272 |
| • Estimate (2011[4]) | 268 |
| • Density | 735.1/sq mi (283.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 43938 |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-54012[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1043814[2] |
New Alexandria is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 272 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
During Morgan's Raid, a decisive Union victory in the Civil War in 1863, Confederate Brid. Gen. John Hunt Morgan traveled through the Moorefield, Harrisville, New Athens, Smithfield, New Alexandria, Wintersville, Two Ridge, Richmond, East Springfield, Bergholz, and Monroeville on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.
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Geography [edit]
New Alexandria is located at 40°17′25″N 80°40′20″W / 40.29028°N 80.67222°W (40.290397, -80.672328).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics [edit]
2010 census [edit]
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 272 people, 107 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 735.1 inhabitants per square mile (283.8 /km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 313.5 per square mile (121.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.5% African American, and 1.5% from two or more races.
There were 107 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the village was 45.7 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.
2000 census [edit]
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 222 people, 90 households, and 70 families residing in the village. The population density was 614.7 people per square mile (238.1/km²). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 271.3 per square mile (105.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.20% White, and 1.80% from two or more races.
There were 90 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the village the population was spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,184. About 13.6% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those sixty five or over.
Education [edit]
Public education in the village of New Alexandria is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.
References [edit]
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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