Heath, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heath, Ohio
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Entrance to the Great Circle Earthworks
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"City of Progress——Citizens With Pride"
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Location of Heath, Ohio, in Licking County
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 Heath, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Heath, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.13 sq mi (28.84 km2) |
| • Land | 11.06 sq mi (28.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,412 |
| • Estimate
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10,693 |
| • Density | 941.16/sq mi (363.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43056
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| Area code(s) | 740&220 |
| FIPS code | 39-34748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086463 |
| Website | http://www.heathohio.gov/ |
Heath is a city in Licking County, Ohio, in the United States. It's about 30 miles (48 km) east of Columbus, Ohio. In 2020, about 10,412 people lived there.
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History of Heath
Long ago, the area where Heath is now was home to the Hopewell people. They lived here until about the first century CE. These ancient people built huge earthworks, which are large structures made from earth.
Ancient Earthworks
The Hopewell people built burial mounds and other large earth structures. Many of these are now protected at the Moundbuilders State Memorial, located on the north side of Heath.
Heath is also home to part of the Newark Earthworks. This includes the Great Circle Earthwork. Other parts of the Newark Earthworks are in nearby Newark, Ohio. The entire complex once covered over 3,000 acres.
Before 1850, the Smithsonian Institution studied and mapped these amazing structures. The Newark Great Circle is very large, about 1,054 feet (321 meters) wide. It's one of the biggest circular earthworks in the Americas. It has walls that are 8 feet (2.4 meters) high, with a moat (a deep ditch) that is 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep inside the walls. The entrance is even bigger.
The Ohio History Connection operates the Newark Earthworks as a state park. In 2006, it was named the "official prehistoric monument of the State of Ohio." It is also a National Historic Landmark.
Modern Settlement and Growth
People from Europe didn't start settling in this area until the 1800s. Much of the land was used for farming. Sadly, some of the ancient earthworks were damaged or destroyed by farming and other building projects over time.
After World War II, the Newark Air Force Base was built here. It was open for 35 years. This base was important for aerospace guidance and measurement for the United States Air Force.
Heath officially became a village in 1952. Richard Hoback was elected as its first mayor. The village grew very quickly. In 1960, about 2,426 people lived there. By 1965, the population had grown to 6,066. Because of this growth, Heath became a city in 1965. It was the 196th city in Ohio.
In 1986, the Indian Mound Mall opened in Heath. It was the first and only indoor shopping mall in Licking County. By 1990, Heath's population reached 7,231. Today, Heath is one of the three cities in Licking County. Other nearby towns include Newark, Granville, and Hebron.
Geography of Heath
Heath covers a total area of about 11 square miles (28.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 10.92 square miles (28.28 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
Heath has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,426 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,768 | 179.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,969 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,231 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,527 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 10,310 | 20.9% | |
| 2020 | 10,412 | 1.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,693 | 3.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 10,310 people living in Heath. There were 4,131 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 944 people per square mile (364 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Heath were White (93.7%). Other groups included African American (2.6%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.7%). About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (49%) were married couples. The average age in Heath was 40.1 years old. About 24.3% of residents were under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Heath (Ohio) para niños
