Bellbrook, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellbrook, Ohio
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City Hall on Franklin Street, downtown
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Location of Bellbrook in Greene County
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 Bellbrook, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Bellbrook, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
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| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,317 |
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7,409 |
| • Density | 2,333.97/sq mi (901.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45305
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| Area codes | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-05102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394111 |
| Website | cityofbellbrook.org |
Bellbrook is a city located in Greene County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,317 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bellbrook is located about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) southeast of the city of Dayton.
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History of Bellbrook
Bellbrook was first planned out in 1816. Its name comes from one of the city's founders, Stephen Bell. It also includes "brook" because of a nearby stream called Little Sugar Creek.
A post office opened in Bell Brook in 1817. The name was officially changed to Bellbrook in 1895. At first, Bellbrook was a small village. It grew by adding land from the nearby Sugarcreek Township.
In 1970, the first big land addition helped Bellbrook's population grow to over 5,000 people. This growth allowed Bellbrook to become a city in 1974. Since then, many new homes have been built. Today, most of the land in Bellbrook is already developed. New buildings are mostly happening in the neighboring Sugarcreek Township.
Geography of Bellbrook
Bellbrook covers a total area of about 3.13 square miles (8.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land. In 2010, there were about 2,218 people living in each square mile of the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 502 | — | |
| 1860 | 510 | 1.6% | |
| 1870 | 369 | −27.6% | |
| 1880 | 425 | 15.2% | |
| 1890 | 350 | −17.6% | |
| 1900 | 352 | 0.6% | |
| 1910 | 283 | −19.6% | |
| 1920 | 286 | 1.1% | |
| 1930 | 389 | 36.0% | |
| 1940 | 410 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 425 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 941 | 121.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,268 | 34.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,174 | 308.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,511 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,009 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,943 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,317 | 5.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,409 | 6.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, about 6,943 people lived in Bellbrook. There were 2,767 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (62.4%) were married couples. About 33.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Bellbrook was 42.5 years. About 23.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Things to Do
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Bellbrook has some fun events each year.
- The Sugar Maple Festival happens every April.
- The Lions Club Festival takes place every August.
The city also has a public library. It is a part of the Greene County Public Library system. You can also visit the Bellbrook Historical Museum. It is located at 42 North Main Street. The museum has many old items and information about the city's history.
Schools in Bellbrook
Bellbrook has five school buildings for students of all ages:
- Stephen Bell Elementary: This school is for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Bell Creek Intermediate: Students in 3rd through 5th grade go here.
- Bellbrook Middle School: This school is for students in 6th through 8th grade.
- Bellbrook High School: Students in 9th through 12th grade attend high school here.
- Sugarcreek Education Center: This center offers other types of education programs.
Famous People from Bellbrook
Some well-known people have lived in Bellbrook:
- Erma Bombeck: A famous writer.
- Austin Spitler: An NFL (National Football League) player.
- Jonathan Winters: A well-known actor and comedian.
See also
In Spanish: Bellbrook (Ohio) para niños
