Galion, Ohio
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Galion is a city located in Crawford County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,341. Galion is the second largest city in Crawford County.
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Geography
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Location of Galion, Ohio
Galion is located at 40°43'59" North, 82°47'19" West (40.733164, -82.788586)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.9 km² (5.0 mi²). 12.8 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.20% is water.
The most important river in Galion is the Olentangy, which winds southward toward Columbus and eventually empties into the Scioto River. In Galion the Olentangy is not a very large river, though another creek joins it near Heise Park.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 11,341 people, 4,791 households, and 3,090 families residing in the city. The population density is 882.8/km² (2,286.5/mi²). There are 5,150 housing units at an average density of 400.9/km² (1,038.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.28% White, 0.22% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,791 households out of which 31.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% are non-families. 30.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,513, and the median income for a family is $38,554. Males have a median income of $32,517 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,113. 14.7% of the population and 11.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.6% of those under the age of 18 and 11.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Government
Galion is governed by an elected city council, which hires a city manager in lieu of an elected mayor.
Education
The Galion City School District does not correspond quite exactly with the city of Galion, but most of Galion is part of the school district, and vice versa. There are a handful of neighborhoods outside of Galion that are included in the school district.
History
The name Galion was made up as a unique name when the city first obtained a post office, because the name that was originally proposed would have duplicated an already extant Ohio post office. It is not known for certain whether the name was intended to have any particular meaning otherwise.
Transportation
Galion at one time was on the Lincoln Highway and close to an important railroad hub (in Crestline); there was also a railroad depot in Galion. Later, however, the highway was moved so that it passes north of town, and the railroad declined in importance, and the depot was converted for other uses. A new section of Route 30, under construction now, was scheduled to open in 2004 but has been delayed until 2005; the new section will pass significantly closer to, but still not through, Galion.
State routes in Galion include 309, which connects Marion to the southwest with Ontario to the east; 598, which originates in Galion and stretches northward; 19, which heads westward toward the county seat and also south toward Williamsport; and 97, which goes east through Lexington.
The Galion Brand Name
The Galion brand of heavy equipment (such as earthmovers) was manufactured in Galion by a company called Dresser, which is now owned by Komatsu. As of 2000, the plant in Galion operates with a reduced work force, and equipment made there is no longer branded with the Galion name.
External links
- Galion Public Library (http://galion.lib.oh.us)
- Galion City School District (http://www.galion-city.k12.oh.us)
- Galion City Municipal Website (http://www.ci.galion.oh.us/GalionHome.html)
- Galion Community Hospital (http://www.galionhospital.org/index.php)