Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio facts for kids
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Northridge, Ohio
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Aerial view of Northridge
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,487 |
| • Density | 3,690/sq mi (1,425/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45413-45414
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-56952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393160 |
Northridge is a community in Ohio, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Harrison Township.
Northridge is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area defined by the government just for counting people during the census. In the year 2000, about 8,487 people lived here.
Northridge is located right next to the city of Dayton. It is considered part of the larger Dayton area.
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What Happened in 2019?
Northridge faced a big challenge on May 27, 2019. Strong tornadoes hit the Dayton, Ohio area, and Northridge was seriously damaged. Many homes and buildings were affected by the storms.
How Big is Northridge?
Northridge covers an area of about 2.3 square miles (about 6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Northridge?
In 2000, there were 8,487 people living in Northridge. These people lived in about 3,398 homes. Many of these homes, about 2,409, were families.
The community had a mix of people of all ages.
- About 28% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Northridge was 33 years old.
Schools in Northridge
Students who live in Northridge go to schools that are part of the Northridge Local School District. One of the main schools is Northridge High School.
