West Alexandria, Ohio
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West Alexandria is a village located in Preble County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,395.
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Geography
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Location of West Alexandria, Ohio
West Alexandria is located at 39°44'40" North, 84°32'1" West (39.744544, -84.533747)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,395 people, 576 households, and 387 families residing in the village. The population density is 748.1/km² (1,929.0/mi²). There are 600 housing units at an average density of 321.8/km² (829.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.07% White, 0.36% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 576 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the village the population is spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $36,399, and the median income for a family is $41,685. Males have a median income of $30,982 versus $24,265 for females. The per capita income for the village is $17,628. 7.4% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Schools
Twin Valley South Elementary School, Lanier Township Middle School(closed), Twin Valley South Middle School, Twin Valley South High School
External Link: http://www.tvs.k12.oh.us/
Local Events
The village is home to several traditional events held annually, which includes the Oktoberfest. Held at Peace Park on US 35, music, food and crafts are always main attractions at the event, which opens with classic German music performed from inside the gazebo at the park. Also drawing a large crowd are the country cloggers and two-steppers. These local groups entertain the crowd on an outdoor stage as contemporary country music and classics are played while dancers perform. The second day of the festival always brings out antique car lovers as the Antique Car Run begins its trek through the county on Sunday afternoon. Car lovers can also enjoy other classic vehicles on Saturday as cars throughout the area are lined up along the back of the park for spectators to enjoy.
Another favorite is the Santa's Villa, located on East Dayton Street. Santa's Villa is opened early in December and visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas near the village's Peace Park.
Historical Buildings
Two buildings in the village are on the National Register—the George Unger home and the old hotel.