Germantown, Ohio facts for kids
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Germantown, Ohio
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Montage of Germantown, Ohio
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| Nicknames:
Jewel of the Twin Valley; Spoke and Wheel City
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Montgomery | ||
| Established | 1804 | ||
| Founded | 1814 | ||
| Incorporated | 1833 | ||
| Founded by | Philip Gunckel | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.22 sq mi (10.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.22 sq mi (10.93 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,796 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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5,809 | ||
| • Density | 1,372.81/sq mi (530.10/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
45325, 45327
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-29932 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2398954 | ||
| Website | http://www.germantown.oh.us/ | ||
Germantown is a city located in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 5,796 people lived there. It is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. Germantown was started by German Americans who came from Pennsylvania. It was once famous for making cigars.
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History of Germantown
Germantown was founded in 1804 by settlers who spoke German. They came from Berks County, Pennsylvania. Philip Gunckel, who could speak English, is known as the founder of Germantown. He chose the spot for a mill and planned the town in 1814.
The original town plan, called the Gunckel Town Plan, still has many old buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s. This area is now recognized as a Historic District. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Over time, Germantown's economy changed. Industries like distilleries (places that made alcoholic drinks) and cigar factories grew and then disappeared. The tobacco industry employed many people until the 1970s.
Geography and Location
Germantown is located in German Township, in the southwestern part of Montgomery County, Ohio. The town is in an area called the Twin Valley. This name comes from two creeks: Little Twin Creek on the east side and Big Twin Creek on the west and south sides.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 4.26 square miles (11.03 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 501 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,438 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,440 | 0.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,618 | 12.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,437 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,702 | 18.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,778 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,827 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,029 | 11.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,095 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,478 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,399 | 37.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,088 | 20.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,015 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,916 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,884 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,547 | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,796 | 4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,809 | 4.7% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 5,547 people living in Germantown. There were 2,142 households and 1,584 families. The population density was about 1,302 people per square mile (502 per square kilometer).
Most residents (97.5%) were White. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.1% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (55.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.57 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
The median age in Germantown was 37.5 years. About 27.3% of residents were under 18. About 13.1% were 65 years or older.
Arts and Culture
Germantown is known for its historic downtown area. It has a unique wagon-wheel design for its alley system. Philip Gunckel first planned this system when he settled the town. The downtown area became part of the National Historic Register in 1976.
The By-Jo is an old movie theater in Germantown that opened in 1926. It is still active today.
Education
Public Schools in Germantown
Public schools in Germantown are part of the Valley View School District.
Sister Cities
Germantown has sister cities around the world and in the United States:
Marktheidenfeld, Bavaria, Germany (since 1980)
Farmersville, Ohio, United States- Miamisburg, Ohio, United States
Images for kids
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Germantown Covered Bridge, east of downtown
See also
In Spanish: Germantown (Ohio) para niños
