Sunbury, Ohio facts for kids
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Sunbury, Ohio
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Sunbury Administration Building
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Memorial Town
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Location of Sunbury in Delaware County
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 Sunbury, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Sunbury, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.83 sq mi (12.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.81 sq mi (12.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
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| • Total | 6,614 |
| • Density | 1,373.91/sq mi (530.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43074
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| Area code(s) | 740, 220 |
| FIPS code | 39-75602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086057 |
Sunbury is a city located in Delaware County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,614 people lived there. Sunbury officially became a city on October 22, 2021, after being a village for many years.
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Exploring Sunbury's Location
Sunbury is a city in Ohio. It covers a total area of about 3.30 square miles (8.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Sunbury is close to other towns. It shares a school district with Galena, Ohio, which is to its south. Sunbury also gets police services from Galena. The city is located east of Delaware, Ohio. Both Sunbury and Delaware are in the same county, which is Delaware County.
Sunbury's Growing Population
The number of people living in Sunbury has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| 1850 | 337 | — | |
| 1870 | 236 | — | |
| 1880 | 340 | 44.1% | |
| 1890 | 475 | 39.7% | |
| 1900 | 464 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 485 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 827 | 70.5% | |
| 1930 | 784 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 846 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 936 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,360 | 45.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,512 | 84.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,101 | −16.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,046 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,630 | 28.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,389 | 66.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,614 | 50.7% | |
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Life in Sunbury in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,389 people living in Sunbury. These people lived in 1,671 homes. About 1,211 of these homes were families. The city had about 1,338 people per square mile.
Most people in Sunbury were White (95.2%). Other groups included African American (1.1%), Asian (1.1%), and Native American (0.2%). About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.5%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (54.3%) were married couples. The average age of people in Sunbury was 33.6 years old. About 29.8% of residents were under 18.
Education in Sunbury
Sunbury is home to the Big Walnut Local School District. This school district also serves students from the nearby town of Galena, Ohio.
Public Services for Residents
The city of Sunbury provides important services to its residents.
- Emergency medical services are handled by the Delaware County EMS and Station 2.
- Police services are provided by the Sunbury Police Department.
Famous People from Sunbury
- Billy Southworth - He was an American baseball player and manager in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Sunbury (Ohio) para niños
