Shiloh, Montgomery County, Ohio facts for kids
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Shiloh, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.92 sq mi (10.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,952 |
| • Density | 2,796.73/sq mi (1,079.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-72284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1049177 |
Shiloh is a community located in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Shiloh is found just north of the city of Dayton. It is part of the larger Dayton metropolitan area.
The community got its name from the Shiloh Church. This church was established a long time ago in the area.
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Understanding Shiloh's Location
Shiloh is in the state of Ohio, which is in the United States. It is part of Harrison Township. This township is within Montgomery County.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, or CDP, is an area that looks like a town or city. However, it does not have its own local government. The United States Census Bureau defines these areas. They do this to collect and share population data. This helps people understand how many people live in different areas.
Shiloh's Population Over Time
In the year 2000, Shiloh was first counted as a CDP. At that time, its population was 11,272 people. For the 2010 census, it was not counted as a CDP. However, in the 2020 census, Shiloh's population was recorded as 10,952 people.
Geography of Shiloh
Shiloh covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 3.8 square miles (10.14 square kilometers) is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 1.29% of Shiloh's total area.
People and Population in Shiloh
The census helps us understand the people who live in Shiloh. Here's a look at the population based on the 2000 census data:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 10,952 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 11,272 people living in Shiloh. These people lived in 5,700 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2,736 were families.
The population density was about 2,936.8 people per square mile (1,133.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 6,209 housing units. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live. The average density of housing units was about 1,617.7 units per square mile (624.6 units per square kilometer).
Diversity in Shiloh
The people in Shiloh come from different backgrounds. In 2000, the racial makeup of Shiloh was:
- 61.65% White
- 34.93% African American
- 0.20% Native American
- 0.69% Asian
- 0.04% Pacific Islander
- 0.50% from other races
- 2.00% from two or more races
About 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Households and Families
Out of the 5,700 households in 2000:
- 18.8% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- 33.5% were married couples living together.
- 11.4% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 52.0% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
About 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Also, 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 1.91 people. The average family had 2.68 people.
Age Groups in Shiloh
The population in Shiloh was spread across different age groups in 2000:
- 17.3% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.1% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 43 years. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 84.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 79.5 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in Shiloh was $35,489. The median income for a family was $48,109. Males earned a median income of $34,785, while females earned $30,205. The per capita income for Shiloh was $22,532. This is the average income per person.
About 5.0% of families and 10.0% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.7% of those under 18 years old and 9.5% of those aged 65 or older.
