Northridge, Clark County, Ohio facts for kids
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Northridge, Ohio
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Location of Northridge, Clark County, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Moorefield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,369 |
| • Density | 2,454.46/sq mi (947.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-56938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393159 |
Northridge is a community in Clark County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 7,518 people lived in Northridge. It is also part of the larger Springfield, Ohio metropolitan area.
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Where is Northridge Located?
Northridge is found in the central-northern part of Clark County, Ohio. It sits in the western section of Moorefield Township. The city of Springfield borders Northridge to the south.
Important roads are close by. Ohio State Route 334 crosses the southern edge of Northridge. This route leads east to Ohio State Route 4 and west to U.S. Route 68. Also, Ohio State Route 72 (Urbana Road) forms part of Northridge's western border. The center of Springfield is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of Northridge.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Northridge covers a total area of about 3.06 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Northridge?
The U.S. Census helps us understand the people living in Northridge. In 2020, the population was 7,518.
Let's look at some numbers from the 2000 census:
- There were 6,853 people living in Northridge.
- There were 2,828 households (groups of people living together in one home).
- About 2,101 families lived there.
The population density was about 2,244.7 people per square mile (866.7 people per square kilometer). There were 2,905 housing units (homes) in total.
Different Backgrounds
In 2000, most people in Northridge were White (97.78%). A smaller number were African American (1.21%) or Asian (0.35%). Some people identified with two or more races (0.58%). About 0.48% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Of the 2,828 households:
- 29.0% had children under 18 living with them.
- 63.9% were married couples living together.
- 8.3% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 25.7% were not families (for example, a single person living alone).
About 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. And 12.9% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.84 people.
Age and Income
The population in Northridge was spread out by age:
- 23.0% were under 18 years old.
- 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Northridge was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 92.2 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Northridge was $50,100. For a family, the average income was $57,672. The average income per person in Northridge was $21,555. A small percentage of families (1.2%) and people (2.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.4% of those under 18 and 4.9% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Northridge (Ohio) para niños
