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South Bloomfield, Ohio
Village
South Bloomfield Municipal Building
South Bloomfield Municipal Building
Location of South Bloomfield, Ohio
Location of South Bloomfield, Ohio
Location of South Bloomfield in Pickaway County
Location of South Bloomfield in Pickaway County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Pickaway
Township Harrison
Area
 • Total 3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2)
 • Land 3.94 sq mi (10.19 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
696 ft (212 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,744
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,979
 • Density 502.92/sq mi (194.18/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43103
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-73068
GNIS feature ID 1049188
Website http://www.southbloomfieldoh.com/

South Bloomfield is a village in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,744 at the 2010 census. It has consistently been one of the fastest-growing villages in central Ohio.

Geography

South Bloomfield is located at 39°42′57″N 82°59′17″W / 39.715910°N 82.988103°W / 39.715910; -82.988103.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.28 square miles (11.09 km2), all land.

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Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 283
1880 303 7.1%
1890 272 −10.2%
1900 222 −18.4%
1910 212 −4.5%
1920 230 8.5%
1930 235 2.2%
1940 238 1.3%
1950 250 5.0%
1960 424 69.6%
1970 610 43.9%
1980 934 53.1%
1990 900 −3.6%
2000 1,179 31.0%
2010 1,744 47.9%
2019 (est.) 1,979 13.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,744 people, 654 households, and 473 families living in the village. The population density was 407.5 inhabitants per square mile (157.3/km2). There were 688 housing units at an average density of 160.7 per square mile (62.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 654 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

History

The town was originally laid out in 1803 and General James Denny was originally contracted to survey the area, embracing 40 acres and divided into 80 lots. The founding members in the area had originally hoped that this would eventually be the county seat, but time and politics would work against this idea.

South Bloomfield is featured in the Together Concepts video production "We Are..Teays Valley". The video depicts numerous achievements and innovations, as well as connections to American and world history.


Education

South Bloomfield is served by the Teays Valley Local School District.

See also

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