Pickerington, Ohio facts for kids
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Pickerington, Ohio
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The welcome sign located on Hill Road
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
City Hall in Olde Pickerington Village
Old Carnegie Library now home to Historical Society.
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Nickname(s):
Picktown, Violet Capital of Ohio, The Purple City
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![]() Location of Pickerington in Fairfield County
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Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
Counties | Fairfield, Franklin |
Founded | 1815 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council-manager |
Area | |
• Total | 10.19 sq mi (26.40 km2) |
• Land | 10.19 sq mi (26.40 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 23,094 |
• Estimate
(2023)
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25,256 |
• Density | 2,265.67/sq mi (874.79/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
43147
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Area code(s) | 614, 380, 740, and 220 |
FIPS code | 39-62498 |
GNIS feature ID | 2396197 |
Pickerington is a city in Ohio. It is located in Fairfield and Franklin counties. This city is a suburb of Columbus. A suburb is a smaller town or city near a larger one.
Pickerington was founded in 1815. It was first called Jacksonville, named after Andrew Jackson. In 1827, its name changed to honor its founder, Abraham Pickering. The city has grown a lot as more people move to the Columbus area.
In 1991, Pickerington officially became a city. In 1996, it was named the "Violet Capital of Ohio." Pickerington is the second-largest city in Fairfield County. It is just east of Columbus. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is also located here.
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About Pickerington's Location
Pickerington covers about 11.1 square miles (28.7 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
Who Lives in Pickerington?
People in 2020
In 2020, about 23,094 people lived in Pickerington. There were 8,373 households. The city had about 2,356 people per square mile.
Most residents (69.1%) were White. About 19.0% were African American. Around 4.9% were Asian. About 6.1% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.4% of the population.
The average age in Pickerington was 36.2 years. About 30.2% of residents were under 18 years old. The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1850 | 157 | — | |
1870 | 195 | — | |
1880 | 188 | −3.6% | |
1890 | 290 | 54.3% | |
1900 | 263 | −9.3% | |
1910 | 310 | 17.9% | |
1920 | 358 | 15.5% | |
1930 | 366 | 2.2% | |
1940 | 384 | 4.9% | |
1950 | 433 | 12.8% | |
1960 | 634 | 46.4% | |
1970 | 696 | 9.8% | |
1980 | 3,917 | 462.8% | |
1990 | 5,668 | 44.7% | |
2000 | 9,792 | 72.8% | |
2010 | 18,291 | 86.8% | |
2020 | 23,094 | 26.3% | |
2023 (est.) | 25,256 | 38.1% | |
US Census |
Education in Pickerington
The Pickerington Local School District has 15 school buildings. These include two high schools, two junior high schools, three middle schools, and seven elementary schools. There is also an alternative high school and an early childhood learning center.
The student population is diverse. About 43.4% of students are White, and 33.3% are African-American. About 8.9% are Asian, and 6.8% are Hispanic. Around 7.4% of students are multi-racial.
Pickerington Schools
High schools (grades 9–12)
- Pickerington High School Central
- Pickerington High School North
- Pickerington Alternative School
Junior highs (grades 7–8)
- Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
- Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
Middle schools (grades 5–6)
- Diley Middle School
- Harmon Middle School
- Toll Gate Middle School
Elementary schools (grades K–4)
- Fairfield Elementary
- Heritage Elementary
- Pickerington Elementary
- Violet Elementary
- Tussing Elementary
- Sycamore Creek Elementary
- Toll Gate Elementary
City Services and Fun Places
Healthcare Facilities
OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital is on Refugee Road. In 2021, OhioHealth announced plans for a new, larger hospital. It opened in December 2023. This hospital offers many services, including cancer care.
Parks and Recreation
The Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department manages over 158 acres of parkland. There is a community pool for swimming. You can also find shelter houses and fishing ponds.
The parks have basketball courts, softball fields, and soccer fields. There are also tennis courts and a putting green. Kids can enjoy playgrounds and swing sets. Other features include an arboretum, a covered bridge, and sledding hills. There is even a skate park and an adult obstacle course.
Getting Around Pickerington
Main Roads
The two main roads in Pickerington are Hill Road and Refugee Road. Hill Road runs through Olde Pickerington Village. Refugee Road goes through the northern part of the city.
Highways
Interstate 70 runs through the northern part of Pickerington. This highway is on the border with Reynoldsburg.
Train History
In 1879, the first train arrived in Pickerington. This was the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad. The train station helped the town grow a lot. For over 50 years, trains carried people to and from Pickerington.
However, more people started using cars and paved roads. So, train travel became less popular. Passenger train service stopped in 1950. The depot stopped handling freight in 1958.
Public Transportation
Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit offers two bus routes in Pickerington. One route goes around the city. The other connects Pickerington to Lancaster and Carroll.
Pickerington's Economy
The city's economy is supported by several large employers. These include the school district and healthcare. Here are some of the top employers:
Employer | # of Employees |
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Pickerington Local School District | 1,276 |
OhioHealth Corporation | 1,150 |
Kroger | 369 |
Kohl's | 289 |
Cracker Barrel Restaurant | 238 |
Roosters Wings | 237 |
ABRH, LLC. | 155 |
McDonalds | 146 |
Famous People from Pickerington
- Annette Echikunwoke, first US Olympic medalist in Women's Hammer Throw, Silver Medal 2024 Paris Olympics
- Alex Bayer, NFL football player
- Justin Boren, NFL player
- Zach Boren, NFL player
- Shane Bowen, NFL coach, Tennessee Titans
- Jake Butt, NFL player
- Taco Charlton, NFL player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pat Elflein, NFL player, Carolina Panthers
- Lindsay Hollister, television actress
- Caris LeVert, NBA player, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Roger Lewis Jr., NFL player
- Earl Moore, MLB pitcher who threw the first nine-inning no-hitter in the American League
- Brian Peters, NFL player
- Arthur Raymond Robinson, Indiana senator
- Dan and Tom Ryan, professional Halo players
- Jill Gray Savarese, actress
- Spencer Sutherland, singer-songwriter
- A. J. Trapasso, football player, Ohio State University and NFL