Reynoldsburg, Ohio
| Reynoldsburg, Ohio | |
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| Coordinates: 39°57′36″N 82°48′5″W / 39.96°N 82.80139°WCoordinates: 39°57′36″N 82°48′5″W / 39.96°N 82.80139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Counties | Franklin, Licking, Fairfield |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brad McCloud (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km2) |
| • Land | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 32,069 |
| • Density | 3,030.0/sq mi (1,169.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 43068 |
| Area code(s) | 614 |
| FIPS code | 39-66390[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061597[1] |
Reynoldsburg is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburban community in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area. The population was 32,069 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Reynoldsburg is located at 39°57′36″N 82°48′5″W / 39.96°N 82.80139°W (39.959913, -82.801290)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 sq mi (27 km2).
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 375 |
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| 1890 | 393 | 4.8% | |
| 1900 | 339 | −13.7% | |
| 1910 | 431 | 27.1% | |
| 1920 | 491 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 532 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 652 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 724 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 7,793 | 976.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,921 | 78.6% | |
| 1980 | 19,519 | 40.2% | |
| 1990 | 25,748 | 31.9% | |
| 2000 | 32,069 | 24.5% | |
| 2010 | 35,893 | 11.9% | |
| US Census[4] | |||
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 32,069 people, 12,849 households, and 8,801 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,030.0 people per square mile (1,170.3/km²). There were 13,434 housing units at an average density of 1,269.3 per square mile (490.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.01% White, 10.44% African American, 1.07% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.
There were 11,109 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,108, and the median income for a family was $60,183. Males had a median income of $40,608 versus $30,448 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,388. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Public services and culture
The city currently has six elementary schools, two middle schools, two junior high schools and one high school. The high school and junior high schools' mascot is the Raider (a pirate) and its colors are purple and gold.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Fire Academy and the State Fire Marshal's offices are also located in Reynoldsburg.
Reynoldsburg is known as "The Birthplace of the Tomato"[citation needed] and the Tomato Festival has been held every year since 1965. Every year there is a Tomato Festival Queen. The Tomato Festival now takes place in August.
[edit] Economy
Limited Brands is the largest employer in Reynoldsburg. Subsidiary Bath & Body Works is headquartered in Reynoldsburg.
[edit] Top Employers
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[5] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Limited Brands Logistics Services | 3,183 |
| 2 | Reynoldsburg City School District | 850 |
| 3 | Victoria's Secret Stores | 552 |
| 4 | Wal-Mart | 470 |
| 5 | State of Ohio | 425 |
| 6 | Bath & Body Works | 418 |
| 7 | Limited Brands Service Corporation | 309 |
| 8 | Dynalab EMS | 245 |
| 9 | Lowes | 190 |
| 10 | Kroger | 180 |
[edit] Notable residents
- The rapper Bow Wow attended Hannah J. Ashton Middle School (5th and 6th grades) and Reynoldsburg Junior High (7th grade).
- St. Louis Cardinals Manager and three time MLB Golden Glove Winner Mike Matheny was born and raised in Reynoldsburg.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Data in historical population table from US Census, 1890, http://books.google.com/books?id=40kUAAAAYAAJ&dq=census%20pataskala&pg=RA1-PA151#v=onepage&q&f=false; US Census, 1920, http://books.google.com/books?id=oei2AAAAIAAJ&dq=census%20pataskala&pg=PA565#v=onepage&q=census%20pataskala&f=false; "American Factfinder". US Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html..
- ^ City of Reynoldsburg CAFR
[edit] External links
- City of Reynoldsburg official site
- Reynoldsburg Visitors and Community Activities Bureau
- Reynoldsburg Division of Police
- Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival official site
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