West Alexandria, Ohio facts for kids
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West Alexandria, Ohio
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West Alexandria, 2021
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Location of West Alexandria, Ohio
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Location of West Alexandria in Preble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,340 |
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1,325 |
| • Density | 1,535.34/sq mi (592.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45381
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-82880 |
| Website | http://www.walexpreb.org/ |
West Alexandria is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,340 at the 2010 census.
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History
West Alexandria was laid out in 1818. The community derives its name from one of its founders, William Alexander. A post office has been in operation at West Alexandria since 1828.
Geography
West Alexandria is located at 39°44′40″N 84°32′1″W / 39.74444°N 84.53361°W (39.744544, -84.533747).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 455 | — | |
| 1880 | 796 | 74.9% | |
| 1890 | 575 | −27.8% | |
| 1900 | 740 | 28.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,080 | 45.9% | |
| 1920 | 994 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 924 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 993 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,183 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,524 | 28.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,553 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,313 | −15.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,460 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,395 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,340 | −3.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,325 | −1.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,340 people, 551 households, and 371 families living in the village. The population density was 2,000.0 inhabitants per square mile (772.2/km2). There were 611 housing units at an average density of 911.9 per square mile (352.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 551 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Local events
The village is home to several traditional events held annually, which includes the Oktoberfest. Held at Peace Park on US 35, music, food and crafts are always main attractions at the event, which opens with classic German music performed from inside the gazebo at the park. Also drawing a large crowd are the country cloggers and two-steppers. These local groups entertain the crowd on an outdoor stage as contemporary country music and classics are played while dancers perform. The second day of the festival always brings out antique car lovers as the Antique Car Run begins its trek through the county on Sunday afternoon. Car lovers can also enjoy other classic vehicles on Saturday as cars throughout the area are lined up along the back of the park for spectators to enjoy.
Another favorite is the Santa's Villa, located on East Dayton Street. Santa's Villa is opened early in December and visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas near the village's Peace Park.
Historic architecture
Three buildings in the village have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the George B. Unger House (pictured at the top of this article), the Lange Hotel, and the West Alexandria Depot.
Education
Twin Valley Community Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Twin Valley South High School.
West Alexandria has a public library, a branch of the Preble County District Library.
Notable people
- Brittanie Cecil - middle school student and athlete who was killed by errant puck at a Columbus Blue Jackets game.
See also
In Spanish: West Alexandria para niños
