Groveport, Ohio facts for kids
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Groveport, Ohio
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City
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One of the Groveport Log Houses
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| Motto(s):
"Central Ohio's Hometown"
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Location of Groveport, Ohio
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Location of Groveport in Franklin County
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| County | Franklin | ||
| Settled | March 1, 1803 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.93 sq mi (23.14 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.71 sq mi (22.55 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,009 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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5,806 | ||
| • Rank | Ohio: 236th | ||
| • Density | 690.13/sq mi (266.45/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
43125, 43195, 43196, 43198, 43199
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| Area code(s) | 614 and 380 | ||
| FIPS code | 3932606 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2398213 | ||
| Nearby airports | Rickenbacker International Airport, John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Bolton Field | ||
| Website | City of Groveport | ||
Groveport is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio, in the United States. It's a suburb of Columbus, a larger city nearby. In 2020, about 6,009 people lived in Groveport.
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History of Groveport: How the City Began
Groveport started as one place in 1846. Before that, there were two separate towns called Wert's Grove and Rarey's Port. These towns were next to each other along the Ohio and Erie Canal. They decided to join together to form one city.
In 1847, Groveport officially became a village. A post office has been open in Groveport since that same year. You can also find the Groveport Log House in the city. This old house was built in 1815. It was moved in 1974 to a spot near the Groveport Cemetery.
Geography: Where is Groveport Located?
Groveport is a city with a total area of about 8.79 square miles (22.77 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.56 square miles (22.17 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers), is water.
Population: How Many People Live in Groveport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 483 | — | |
| 1860 | 540 | 11.8% | |
| 1870 | 627 | 16.1% | |
| 1880 | 650 | 3.7% | |
| 1890 | 578 | −11.1% | |
| 1900 | 519 | −10.2% | |
| 1910 | 643 | 23.9% | |
| 1920 | 671 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 946 | 41.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,052 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,165 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,043 | 75.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,490 | 21.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,286 | 32.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,948 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,865 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,363 | 38.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,009 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,806 | 8.3% | |
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2010 Census: A Look at Groveport's Community
In 2010, there were 5,363 people living in Groveport. These people lived in 2,099 homes, and 1,471 of those homes were families. The city had about 626.5 people per square mile. There were 2,300 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Groveport were White (82.1%). About 12.5% were African American, 1.9% were Asian, and 0.3% were Native American. About 1% were from other races, and 2.3% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.2% of the population. About 7.8% of the people living in Groveport were born in another country.
Many homes (32.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.3%) were married couples living together. About 10.8% had a female head of household with no husband. About 5.1% had a male head of household with no wife. Nearly 30% of homes were not families.
About 24.6% of all homes had only one person living there. About 9.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.56 people in each home and 3.03 people in each family.
The average age of people in Groveport was 39.9 years old.
- 23.7% of residents were under 18.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 30% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%) in Groveport. Between 2015 and 2019, about 309 military veterans lived in Groveport.
Economy: What Businesses are in Groveport?
Groveport is home to many large distribution centers and warehouses. This is partly because of the nearby Rickenbacker International Airport and Air National Guard Base. These facilities make it easy for companies to ship goods.
Some of the big companies with operations in Groveport include:
- Amazon.com
- FedEx
- Gap, Inc.
- Eddie Bauer
- Spiegel Brands
- American Electric Power
- VistaPrint
Groveport is also where Staber Industries has its main office.
Education: Schools in Groveport
The Groveport Madison School District serves the students in Groveport. This district has 10 schools in total.
- There are six elementary schools for younger students.
- There are three middle schools for older elementary students.
- There is one high school, called Groveport Madison High School.
The sports teams at Groveport Madison High School are known as the Cruisers.
Notable People: Famous Faces from Groveport
Many interesting people have come from Groveport. Here are a few:
- Le'Veon Bell: A well-known professional football player (running back) in the NFL.
- Thomas John Hennen: An officer in the United States Army and a NASA astronaut.
- Pam Higgins: A professional golfer who won three times on the LPGA Tour.
- John Solomon Rarey: A famous "horse whisperer" who developed a special way to train horses.
- Amor L. Sims: A Brigadier General in the USMC who served during World War I and World War II.
- Eric Smith: A professional football player who played as a safety in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Groveport para niños
