Alexandria, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alexandria, Ohio
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Village
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Village Office, W. Main Street
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Nickname(s):
Alex (pronounced "Alec")
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Motto(s):
Building on the Past - Preparing for the Future
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Location of Alexandria, Ohio
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Location of Alexandria in Licking County
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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 | 974 ft (297 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 517 |
• Estimate
(2019)
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542 |
• Density | 2,221.31/sq mi (856.24/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
43001
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Area code(s) | 740 |
FIPS code | 39-01154 |
GNIS feature ID | 1064308 |
Alexandria is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 517 at the 2010 census and an estimated 542 in 2019.
Alexandria was laid out in 1830. Village voters defeated a ballot issue to dissolve the village and become a part of St. Albans Township. The vote was 92% against the dissolution on May 8, 2018.
Geography
Alexandria is located at 40°5′23″N 82°36′47″W / 40.08972°N 82.61306°W (40.089812, -82.612943), along State Route 37 about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Johnstown.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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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% | |
2019 (est.) | 542 | 4.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 517 people, 182 households and 144 families living in the village. The population density was 2,068.0 per square mile (798.5/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 812.0 per square mile (313.5/km2). The racial make-up was 98.5% White, 0.6% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 182 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.9% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age was 34.9 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Locations of interest
Located in town, Alexandria Public Library serves the residents of Alexandria. Fireman's Park, Lobdell Reserve, Parker Community Park, and the Fritz Drumm Field of Dreams are all located in or very near the village. The Alexandria Museum, on Main Street, is a small house museum.
Schooling
Residents of Alexandria and the surrounding areas attend Northridge Local School District, which includes: Northridge Primary (Located within Alexandria's limits), Northridge Intermediary, Northridge Middle School, and Northridge High School (Johnstown).
Notable people
- Bill Comstock, singer, member of The Four Freshmen
See also
In Spanish: Alexandria (Ohio) para niños