Grove City, Ohio

Grove City is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States which was founded in 1852. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 35,575 according to the 2010 Census.

Grove City, Ohio
City
Grove City Library
Location of Grove City, Ohio
Location of Grove City in Franklin County
Coordinates: 39°52′41″N 83°4′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyFranklin
Area
 • Total17.67 sq mi (45.75 km2)
 • Land17.49 sq mi (45.30 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population
 • Total35,575
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
41,820
 • Density2,391.08/sq mi (923.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4
ZIP code
43123
Area code(s)614 and 380
FIPS code39-32592[5]
GNIS feature ID1048806[2]
WebsiteCity website

History

Grove City was laid out in 1852.[6]

Geography

Grove City is located at 39°52′41″N 83°04′41″W.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.36 square miles (42.37 km2), of which 16.20 square miles (41.96 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870143—
18801504.9%
189027281.3%
1900656141.2%
191089736.7%
19209050.9%
19301,54670.8%
19401,78715.6%
19502,33930.9%
19608,107246.6%
197013,91171.6%
198016,68820.0%
199019,66117.8%
200027,07537.7%
201035,57531.4%
Est. 201941,820[4]17.6%
US Census[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 35,575 people, 13,946 households, and 9,585 families living in the city. The population density was 2,196.0 inhabitants per square mile (847.9/km2). There were 14,720 housing units at an average density of 908.6 per square mile (350.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.[3]

Of the 13,946 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 27,075 people, 10,265 households, and 7,544 families living in the city. The population density was 1,941.2 people per square mile (749.4/km2). There were 10,712 housing units at an average density of 768.0 per square mile (296.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.17% White, 1.54% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17%.[5]

Of the 10,265 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.4% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median household income was $52,064 and the median family income was $62,059. Males had a median income of $40,599 versus $30,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,305. About 3.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Grove City is operated based on a city charter that was originally written in 1958 and later amended in 1982. The charter gives the city's power to a Mayor, City Council and Administrator. Of the three, the Administrator is the only appointed position, while the other two are elected. The current mayor of Grove City is Richard L. (Ike) Stage.

It is located in the South-Western City School District.

Grove City is split between Ohio's 3rd and Ohio's 15th congressional district. The city is also split between Ohio's 3rd senatorial district and Ohio's 16th senatorial district and its Ohio State House Districts are OH-17, OH-23, and OH-24.[10]

National Register of Historic Places

Notable people

Sister city
Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany (Unofficial)
  • Gold Star Memorial Monument
  • Grove City Municipal Safety Complex
  • A.G. Grant Homestead
  • Grove City Police Memorial
  • Grove City Medical Center Under Construction (2018)
  • Gantz Homestead, built 1832
  • Grove City Government Offices
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See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 55.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  9. Data in historical population table from US Census, 1890; "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau..
  10. "Overview of Grove City, Ohio (City)". statisticalatlas.com. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
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