Park Layne, Ohio facts for kids
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Park Layne, Ohio
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Location of Park Layne in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,248 |
| • Density | 2,901.64/sq mi (1,119.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-59920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393177 |
Park Layne is a special kind of community in Ohio called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. It's located in Clark County, within Bethel Township.
In 2020, about 4,248 people lived in Park Layne. It's considered part of the larger Springfield, Ohio area. Park Layne was first recognized as a CDP in 1980.
On May 24, 2017, a small tornado, called an EF1 tornado, touched down in the community. It caused some damage to local businesses.
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Where is Park Layne?
Park Layne is located in the southwestern part of Clark County. It's on the western edge of Bethel Township. To its east is another CDP called Crystal Lakes. To the west, it borders Miami County.
You can find Park Layne Elementary School in the northwest part of the community. Ohio State Route 235 (South Dayton-Lakeview Road) goes through Park Layne. This road leads north about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to New Carlisle. It goes south about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Interstate 70. The city of Dayton is about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Park Layne.
The community covers a total area of about 1.46 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Park Layne
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,372 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,795 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,519 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,343 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,248 | −2.2% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 4,248 people living in Park Layne. There were 1,723 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most people in Park Layne are White. There are also people from other racial backgrounds and those who identify with two or more races. About 9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Park Layne was about 37.5 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Park Layne was about $52,726 per year. Most adults (about 87%) have a high school diploma or its equivalent. About 7.4% of adults have a college degree.
Schools in Park Layne
Park Layne is part of the Tecumseh Local School District. Before 1989, this district was known as the New Carlisle-Bethel Local District.
See also
In Spanish: Park Layne (Ohio) para niños
