Alexandria, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alexandria, Ohio
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
Village Office, W. Main Street
|
|
| Nickname(s):
Alex (pronounced "Alec")
|
|
| Motto(s):
Building on the Past - Preparing for the Future
|
|
Location of Alexandria, Ohio
|
|
Location of Alexandria in Licking County
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 483 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
|
490 |
| • Density | 1,979.51/sq mi (763.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43001
|
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-01154 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397927 |
Alexandria is a small village located in Licking County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 483 people lived there.
Contents
History of Alexandria
Alexandria was started in 1830. The village played an important part in the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom.
In 2018, the people of Alexandria voted on an important issue. They decided by a large margin not to join St. Albans Township. About 92% of voters wanted Alexandria to remain its own village.
Where is Alexandria?
Alexandria is in the western part of Licking County. It is located along State Route 37. The village is about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Johnstown. It is also about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Columbus.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Alexandria
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 200 | — | |
| 1850 | 349 | 74.5% | |
| 1860 | 320 | −8.3% | |
| 1870 | 303 | −5.3% | |
| 1880 | 269 | −11.2% | |
| 1890 | 296 | 10.0% | |
| 1900 | 420 | 41.9% | |
| 1910 | 414 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 415 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 450 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 425 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 464 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 452 | −2.6% | |
| 1970 | 588 | 30.1% | |
| 1980 | 489 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 468 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 485 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 517 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 483 | −6.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 490 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 517 people living in Alexandria. These people lived in 182 households. Most of the people (98.5%) were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
About half of the households (50%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (58.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.84 people. The average family had 3.13 people.
The average age of people in Alexandria was 34.9 years. About 30.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Places to Visit
Alexandria has several interesting places. The Alexandria Public Library serves the community. There are also parks like Fireman's Park and Parker Community Park. Lobdell Reserve and the Fritz Drumm Field of Dreams are also nearby. The Alexandria Museum, located on Main Street, is a small house museum.
Schools in Alexandria
Students living in Alexandria go to schools in the Northridge Local School District. These schools include Northridge Elementary, Northridge Middle, and Northridge High School.
Images for kids
-
Thomas Evans Bike Trail, Depot Street
-
Alexandria Baptist Church from southeast
-
Alexandria United Methodist Church, front
-
Alexandria Public Library from Maple Drive
See also
In Spanish: Alexandria (Ohio) para niños
