Ross, Ohio
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Ross is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Butler County, Ohio's Ross Township. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 1,971. It was laid out by Dr. Benjamin Clar on February 1, 1817, as Venus, which became corrupted as "Venice", a name found on some maps. It received a post office, called Ross, on July 3, 1834.
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Geography
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Location of Ross, Ohio
Ross is located at 39°18'49" North, 84°38'42" West (39.313606, -84.644899)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.16% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,971 people, 725 households, and 551 families residing in Ross. The population density is 447.7/km² (1,162.8/mi²). There are 753 housing units at an average density of 171.0/km² (444.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 97.97% White, 0.20% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 725 households out of which 37.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% are non-families. 20.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.13.
The population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $41,429, and the median income for a family is $46,354. Males have a median income of $37,463 versus $26,167 for females. The per capita income for the community is $18,701. 3.6% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
References
- Bert S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds. Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: B.F. Bowen, 1905.
- Jim Blount. The 1900's: 100 Years In the History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: Past Present Press, 2000.
- Butler County Engineer's Office. Butler County Official Transportation Map, 2003. Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio: The Office, 2003.
- A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. [1] (http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbutler/cyc/index.html)
- Ohio. Secretary of State. The Ohio municipal and township roster, 2002-2003. Columbus, Ohio: The Secretary, 2003.