Fredericktown, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°28′43″N 82°32′55″W / 40.47861°N 82.54861°W / 40.47861; -82.54861
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Fredericktown, Ohio
Main Street in the business district
Main Street in the business district
Motto: 
"It can be done in a small town"[1]
Location of Fredericktown in Ohio
Location of Fredericktown in Ohio
Location of Fredericktown in Knox County
Location of Fredericktown in Knox County
Coordinates: 40°28′43″N 82°32′55″W / 40.47861°N 82.54861°W / 40.47861; -82.54861
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyKnox
Area
 • Total2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2)
 • Land1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,648
 • Density1,334.68/sq mi (515.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43019
Area code740
FIPS code39-28658[4]
GNIS feature ID1086397[3]
Websitehttp://www.fredericktownohio.net

Fredericktown is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,648 at the 2020 census.

History[edit]

The Fredericktown Grain Elevator, site of the first mill

Fredericktown was platted in 1807,[5] and named after Frederick, Maryland, the native home of a first settler.[6]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which 1.97 square miles (5.10 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1830161
1840444175.8%
185071260.4%
18607758.8%
1870690−11.0%
188085023.2%
1890847−0.4%
19008905.1%
19101,02114.7%
19201,19416.9%
19301,2575.3%
19401,2973.2%
19501,46713.1%
19601,5314.4%
19701,93526.4%
19802,29918.8%
19902,4436.3%
20002,428−0.6%
20102,4932.7%
20202,6486.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 2,493 people, 1,050 households, and 691 families living in the village. The population density was 1,265.5 inhabitants per square mile (488.6/km2). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 575.1 per square mile (222.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,050 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,428 people, 1,021 households, and 681 families living in the village. The population density was 1,719.3 inhabitants per square mile (663.8/km2). There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 781.1 per square mile (301.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.64% White, 0.29% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 1,021 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,354, and the median income for a family was $45,345. Males had a median income of $34,028 versus $21,858 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,138. About 5.7% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Fredericktown Local Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Fredericktown High School.[10]

Fredericktown has a public library, a branch of The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County.[11]

Looking South on Main St

Transportation[edit]

Fredericktown is at the junction of State Routes 13 and 95, which travel north–south and east–west respectively.[citation needed]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Fredericktown Public Library". Fredericktown.org. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fredericktown, Ohio
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Welcome to Fredericktown - It Can Be Done In A Small Town". Fredericktown.org. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  6. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 47.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ "Our schools". Fredericktown Local Schools. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "Branches". The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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