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Beechwood Trails, Ohio
Location of Beechwood Trails, Ohio
Location of Beechwood Trails, Ohio
Country United States
State Ohio
County Licking
Township Harrison
Area
 • Total 3.57 sq mi (9.25 km2)
 • Land 3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
1,224 ft (373 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,276
 • Density 921.00/sq mi (355.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
43062 (Pataskala)
FIPS code 39-05013
GNIS feature ID 2393334

Beechwood Trails is a community in Licking County, Ohio, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2020, about 3,276 people lived here.

Where is Beechwood Trails Located?

Beechwood Trails is in the southwestern part of Licking County. It's specifically in the northwest area of Harrison Township. The city of Pataskala borders Beechwood Trails to the south and west.

Nearby Roads and Cities

You can find Ohio State Route 16 along the southeast edge of Beechwood Trails. This road can take you about 14 miles (22.5 km) east to Newark, which is the main city in Licking County. If you head west on Route 16, you'll reach Columbus, the state capital, about 20 miles (32 km) away.

Ohio State Route 310 forms the western border of Beechwood Trails. Going north on Route 310 for about 9 miles (14.5 km) leads to Johnstown. If you go south for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll reach the center of Pataskala. Continuing south, you'll find Interstate 70 near Etna, about 5 miles (8 km) away.

Land and Water Area

According to official measurements, Beechwood Trails covers a total area of about 3.57 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Beechwood Trails?

The number of people living in Beechwood Trails has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,258 residents. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 3,276 people.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 753 households in Beechwood Trails. Many families lived here, with about 43.8% of households having children under 18. Most households (85%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The community has a good mix of age groups. In 2000, about 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 31.3% were young adults between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 29.4% of the population. Only a small percentage, 4.5%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Beechwood Trails was 37 years old.

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