Pickerington, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pickerington, Ohio
City
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.
Nickname(s):  Picktown, Violet Capital of Ohio, The Purple City
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)
• Total	23,094
• Estimate  (2023)	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
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.

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%).

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

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:

Famous People from Pickerington