Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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Reynoldsburg is a city located in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,069.
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Geography
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Location of Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Reynoldsburg is located at 39°57'36" North, 82°48'5" West (39.959913, -82.801290)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 32,069 people, 12,849 households, and 8,801 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,170.3/km² (3,030.0/mi²). There are 13,434 housing units at an average density of 490.3/km² (1,269.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.01% White, 10.44% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,849 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $51,108, and the median income for a family is $60,183. Males have a median income of $40,608 versus $30,448 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,388. 5.5% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
City Info
Reynoldsburg is known as "The Birthplace of the Tomato" and the "Tomato Festival" is held there every September. The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Fire Academy and State Fire Marshal's office are also located in Reynoldsburg. Reynoldsburg has one high school, whose mascot is the "Raiders". (the mascot resembles a pirate)
External links
- [City of Reynoldsburg official site (http://www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us)]
- [Reynoldsburg Visitors and Community Activities Bureau (http://www.visitreynoldsburg.com)]
- [Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival official site (http://www.reynoldsburgtomatofestival.org)]