Urban township (Ohio) facts for kids

An urban township is a special type of local government area in Ohio. It's like a town or a small city, but it's still called a "township." These townships have some extra powers to govern themselves, which is called "limited home rule government."

To become an urban township, a place needs to have enough people living there. At least 5,000 people must live in the parts of the township that are not already part of a city or village. If 15,000 or more people live in these areas, the township can become an urban township. This helps them manage their own services and rules better.

What is an Urban Township?

An urban township is a special kind of local government in the state of Ohio. It's different from a regular township because it has more power to make its own rules. This idea comes from a law called the Ohio Revised Code, specifically Chapter 504.

This law lets townships have "limited home rule government." This means they can decide more things for themselves, like how to manage local services. It's similar to how a city can make its own laws, but for a township.

How a Township Becomes Urban

For a township to become an urban township, it needs to meet certain population rules. First, at least 5,000 people must live in the parts of the township that are not already part of a city.

If a township has 15,000 or more people living in these areas, it can officially become an urban township. This higher population allows them to have more control over their local area.

Urban Townships by Population

Many townships in Ohio have become urban townships because they have grown so much. Here are a few examples of urban townships and their populations from the 2010 United States Census. This list shows how many people lived in these areas at that time.

These are just a few examples. Many other townships in Ohio also qualify as urban townships due to their population size.

See also

• List of urban townships in Ohio