New Carlisle, Ohio facts for kids
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New Carlisle, Ohio
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Location of New Carlisle in Clark County
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 New Carlisle, Ohio
Location in Ohio
New Carlisle, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Clark | |
| Township | Bethel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,559 | |
| • Density | 2,072.71/sq mi (800.14/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
45344
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | |
| FIPS code | 39-54334 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395190 | |
| Website | https://newcarlisleohio.gov/ | |
New Carlisle is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 5,559 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Ohio metropolitan area.
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History of New Carlisle
New Carlisle was first called Monroe when it was founded in 1810. The name was later changed to New Carlisle. This new name came from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which was where some of the first people to settle here were from.
A post office opened in New Carlisle in 1828. The town officially became a village in 1831. Later, in 1973, New Carlisle became a city.
A famous event happened in New Carlisle on June 21, 1933. A well-known figure named John Dillinger was involved in a bank robbery here. He took money from the New Carlisle National Bank. The building where this happened is still standing today at the corner of Main Street and Jefferson Street.
Geography of New Carlisle
New Carlisle is located in Ohio. The city covers a total area of about 2.76 square miles (7.01 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.74 square miles (6.95 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
South of New Carlisle, you can find the communities of Park Layne and Crystal Lakes.
Population of New Carlisle
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 343 | — | |
| 1850 | 634 | — | |
| 1860 | 802 | 26.5% | |
| 1880 | 818 | — | |
| 1890 | 958 | 17.1% | |
| 1900 | 995 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,058 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,019 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,089 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,237 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,640 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,107 | 150.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,112 | 48.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,498 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,049 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,735 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,785 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,559 | −3.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,494 | −5.0% | |
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New Carlisle Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 5,559 people living in New Carlisle. There were 2,086 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in New Carlisle, about 85.2%, were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 11.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 32.4 years old. About 26.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
New Carlisle Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of New Carlisle was 5,785 people. There were 2,214 households.
About 90.1% of the people were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 11.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 33.5 years. About 25.6% of the people living there were under 18 years old.
Education in New Carlisle
New Carlisle is part of the Tecumseh Local School District. Before 1989, this was known as the New Carlisle-Bethel Local District. A small part of New Carlisle is still connected to the Bethel Local Schools in Miami County.
Notable People from New Carlisle
Many interesting people have come from New Carlisle:
- Patricia Barringer – A baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
- Jake Crist (also known as John Crist) – A professional wrestler.
- Edward H. Funston – A U.S. Representative from Kansas. He also led the Agriculture Committee.
- General Frederick Funston – A general who received the Medal of Honor, a very high award for bravery.
- Tyler Maynard – An actor who has performed on Broadway.
- Spanky McFarland – A college baseball coach.
- Roy J. Plunkett – The inventor of Teflon, a material used in many things, like non-stick pans.
- John E. Reyburn – A U.S. Congressman for Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: New Carlisle (Ohio) para niños
