Grove City, Ohio facts for kids
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Grove City, Ohio
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Grove City Library
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Location of Grove City, Ohio
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Location of Grove City in Franklin County
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Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Franklin |
Area | |
• Total | 17.67 sq mi (45.75 km2) |
• Land | 17.49 sq mi (45.30 km2) |
• Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
Population
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• Total | 41,252 |
• Density | 2,391.08/sq mi (923.22/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 |
ZIP code |
43123
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Area code(s) | 614 and 380 |
FIPS code | 39-32592 |
GNIS feature ID | 1048806 |
Website | City website |
Grove City is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States which was founded in 1852. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 41,252 according to the 2020 Census.
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History
Grove City was laid out in 1852.
Geography
Grove City is located at 39°52′41″N 83°04′41″W / 39.878030°N 83.078157°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.36 square miles (42.37 km2), of which 16.20 square miles (41.96 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1870 | 143 | — | |
1880 | 150 | 4.9% | |
1890 | 272 | 81.3% | |
1900 | 656 | 141.2% | |
1910 | 897 | 36.7% | |
1920 | 905 | 0.9% | |
1930 | 1,546 | 70.8% | |
1940 | 1,787 | 15.6% | |
1950 | 2,339 | 30.9% | |
1960 | 8,107 | 246.6% | |
1970 | 13,911 | 71.6% | |
1980 | 16,688 | 20.0% | |
1990 | 19,661 | 17.8% | |
2000 | 27,075 | 37.7% | |
2010 | 35,575 | 31.4% | |
2020 | 41,252 | 16.0% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 35,575 people, 13,946 households, and 9,585 families living in the city. The population density was 2,196.0 inhabitants per square mile (847.9/km2). There were 14,720 housing units at an average density of 908.6 per square mile (350.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.
Of the 13,946 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
National Register of Historic Places
- Gantz Homestead at 2233 Gantz Road, added in 1979
- A.G. Grant Homestead at 4124 Haughn Road, added in 1998.
- Century Village orders road
Sister city
- Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany (Unofficial)
Notable people
- Gary Burley, former professional football player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI
- Derek Combs, Mr. Football Ohio 1996, and professional football player
- Richard Cordray, former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and 2018 Ohio gubernatorial candidate.
- Josh Dun, drummer for Twenty One Pilots
- Tyler Joseph, frontman for Twenty One Pilots
- Craig McDonald, author, journalist
- Mike Mayers, Major League Baseball pitcher who debuted for the St. Louis Cardinals
- Pat O'Conner, Minor League Baseball executive
- Ben Swanson, professional soccer player for Columbus Crew
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See also
In Spanish: Grove City (Ohio) para niños