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Trotwood, Ohio
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Trotwood Railroad Station
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.51 sq mi (79.02 km2) |
| • Land | 30.49 sq mi (78.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,070 |
| • Density | 756.72/sq mi (292.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-77504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397059 |
Trotwood is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 23,070 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Dayton, it is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. The city is served by the Trotwood-Madison City School District.
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History
Trotwood was originally called Higgins Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1854.
The Village of Trotwood was incorporated in 1901 from portions of Madison Township (the township itself was established in 1809); in 1996 the village and township merged into a single political entity. This merger resulted in the creation of a Trotwood neighborhood (Townview) that is completely surrounded by the City of Dayton. Several smaller sections are attached to Trotwood by only a roadway or a small strip of land. The merger also added a large rural area to this suburban community consisting of farms, golf courses, and large rural estates.
On May 27, 2019, Trotwood sustained significant damage from an EF-4 tornado that swept through Dayton area. The city suffered damage to 500 homes and 59 homes were destroyed. The Memorial Day tornado struck at 11:00 p.m. after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 10:30 p.m.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.50 square miles (78.99 km2), of which 30.49 square miles (78.97 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Miami River, runs through Trotwood providing fishing and many scenic areas. Along Wolf Creek is the only state park in Montgomery County. The 3,000-acre (12 km2) Sycamore Woods State Park at 4675 N. Diamond Mill Road, Trotwood, Ohio offers horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and group camping.
The city is adjacent to the cities of Dayton, Clayton (since Clayton merged with its surrounding Randolph Township in 1998) and Englewood.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 42 | — | |
| 1910 | 348 | — | |
| 1920 | 422 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 660 | 56.4% | |
| 1940 | 770 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,066 | 38.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,992 | 368.3% | |
| 1970 | 6,997 | 40.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,809 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,816 | 12.9% | |
| 2000 | 27,420 | 211.0% | |
| 2010 | 24,431 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 23,070 | −5.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 22,968 | −6.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 10,501 | 6,796 | 5,555 | 38.30% | 27.82% | 24.08% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 15,953 | 16,604 | 15,834 | 58.18% | 67.96% | 68.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 88 | 52 | 32 | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 66 | 81 | 80 | 0.24% | 0.33% | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 75 | 63 | 120 | 0.27% | 0.26% | 0.52% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 511 | 600 | 946 | 1.86% | 2.46% | 4.10% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 224 | 231 | 493 | 0.82% | 0.95% | 2.14% |
| Total | 27,420 | 24,431 | 23,070 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 24,431 people, 10,404 households, and 6,408 families living in the city. The population density was 801.3 inhabitants per square mile (309.4/km2). There were 12,152 housing units at an average density of 398.6 per square mile (153.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 28.1% White, 68.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 10,404 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 24.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.
Tourism and attractions
Trotwood was the home of Hara Arena, where the annual Dayton Hamvention was held, until Hara Arena closed in 2016. Every year, thousands of Amateur Radio Operators from around the world attend this convention.
Trotwood is also home to United Theological Seminary, one of thirteen seminaries of the United Methodist Church.
Trotwood has two golf courses: Moss Creek, and Hara Greens. Larch Tree Golf Course was sold in 2012 and is no longer a golf course.
Education
Trotwood has a public library, a branch of the Dayton Metro Library.
Notable residents
- Salt Walther, racing driver
- Vincent M. Ward, actor
- Chris Wright, professional basketball player
See also
In Spanish: Trotwood (Ohio) para niños
