Moraine, Ohio facts for kids
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Moraine, Ohio
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An aerial view of Moraine
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| Motto(s):
"Progress Through Unity"
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.55 sq mi (24.73 km2) |
| • Land | 9.28 sq mi (24.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,393 |
| • Density | 688.75/sq mi (265.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45439
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-52010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086676 |
| Website | http://www.ci.moraine.oh.us |
Moraine is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It sits along the Great Miami River. Moraine is a close neighbor to Dayton, Ohio and is part of the larger Dayton area. In 2020, about 6,393 people lived there.
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History of Moraine
The area that is now Moraine used to be part of Van Buren Township. For a short time, it was even part of Kettering. But in 1953, many people in this part of Kettering decided to form their own place called Moraine Township.
Moraine officially became a village in 1957. Later, it grew bigger by adding parts of Miami Township. Because it grew so much, Moraine became a city in 1965. It also later added parts of Jefferson Township.
Moraine's Manufacturing Past
Moraine is well-known for its history of making things. A long time ago, from 1917 to 1923, a company called Dayton Wright Airplane built airplanes here. They made over 4,000 planes, including some used in World War I.
In 1919, General Motors (GM) bought Dayton-Wright. GM stopped making planes in 1923. But in 1926, GM made the factory bigger and started using it to build refrigerators. The company Frigidaire made appliances there until 1979.
However, GM kept the factory and changed it to make vehicles. In 1981, the plant reopened and started making trucks like the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. In the 1990s, a new paint shop was added. An engine plant called DMAX was also built there. This plant kept making SUVs until 2008 when it closed.
The DMAX engine plant is still open today. It even got a big upgrade in 2014. This factory has been making things for a very long time, with 86 years of manufacturing history by 2008.
Fuyao Glass in Moraine
In 2014, a company from China called Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. bought the old GM Moraine Assembly plant. Fuyao makes glass for cars, including for GM and other car companies. They started working there in late 2015.
The company planned to hire many people. Their operations at this plant were even featured in a documentary movie called American Factory.
Geography of Moraine
Moraine is about 9.52 square miles (24.73 square kilometers) in total size. Most of this area, about 9.25 square miles (24.04 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers), is water.
Population in Moraine
Moraine has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,262 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,898 | 116.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,325 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,985 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,897 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,307 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,393 | 1.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,464 | 2.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 6,307 people living in Moraine. There were 2,613 households. About 31.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.37 people.
Economy and Jobs
The GM Moraine Assembly car plant closed in 2008, and many workers lost their jobs. But in October 2015, Fuyao Glass America started making car glass in the same big building. This plant now employs over 2,000 workers.
Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. bought the plant and began operations in late 2015. They make car glass for GM and other car companies. By the end of 2016, the plant had brought about $280 million to Ohio's economy.
The Moraine Airpark, a small airport, is also located in the city.
Parks and Fun Activities
Moraine has a parks department that offers many fun things to do.
- The Payne Recreation Center is an indoor place for sports and activities.
- The Gerhardt Civic Center is another community building.
- There are also bike trails and small parks in different neighborhoods.
Deer Meadow Park has a skate park and a pond. Its entrance connects to a three-mile bike trail that leads to the Great Miami Recreational Trail.
The city also lets residents use free garden plots on 12 acres of land. Moraine has a boat ramp on East River Road. This lets people get their boats into the Great Miami River, which flows through the middle of the city.
City Roads and Travel
The Interstate 75 highway has an exit in Moraine. This allows drivers to get on I-75 North. There are also ways to get on I-75 South and to exit the highway. This exit was first built in the early 1960s but was fully completed in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Moraine (Ohio) para niños
