Findlay, Ohio
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Findlay is a city located in Hancock County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 38,967. It is the county seat of Hancock CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
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Location of Findlay, Ohio
Findlay is located at 41°2'34" North, 83°38'32" West (41.042843, -83.642216)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.8 km² (17.3 mi²). 44.5 km² (17.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.64% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density is 875.2/km² (2,266.3/mi²). There are 17,152 housing units at an average density of 385.2/km² (997.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.70% White, 1.40% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 3.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,905 households out of which 29.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% are non-families. 30.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $40,883, and the median income for a family is $49,986. Males have a median income of $36,150 versus $23,797 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,328. 9.1% of the population and 5.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Economy
Findlay is the headquarters of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, founded in 1914, which specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of automobile, truck and motorcycle tires, together with other automotive products.