South Bloomfield, Ohio

South Bloomfield is a village in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,744 at the 2010 census. It has consistently been one of the fastest growing villages in central Ohio.[9]

South Bloomfield, Ohio
Village
South Bloomfield Municipal Building
Location of South Bloomfield, Ohio
Location of South Bloomfield in Pickaway County
Coordinates: 39°42′57″N 82°59′17″W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Pickaway
Township	Harrison
Government
• Mayor	Matthew Pettibone[1]
• Council	Douglas Burke Debbie Jones Vacant Position[2] Thomas Ramsay Jill Roese Donna Shaffer[3]
Area [4]
• Total	3.94 sq mi (10.19 km^2)
• Land	3.94 sq mi (10.19 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation [5]	696 ft (212 m)
Population  (2010)[6]
• Total	1,744
• Estimate  (2019)[7]	1,979
• Density	502.92/sq mi (194.18/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	43103
Area code(s)	740
FIPS code	39-73068[8]
GNIS feature ID	1049188[5]
Website	http://www.southbloomfieldoh.com/

History

The town was originally laid out in 1803, and General James Denny was originally contracted to survey the area, embracing 40 acres and divided into 80 lots. The founding members in the area had originally hoped that this would eventually be the county seat, but time and politics would work against this idea.[10]

South Bloomfield and the Ashville-Teays Valley School District area is the subject of a book titled, Amazing Ashville--The Most Colorful Community in America. The book features colorful stories about current and former residents, famous visitors, and unusual events. The book honors achievements in graphic arts, entertainment, patents, publishing, recording, sports, military, movies, advertising, politics, and more. It describes connections to national and world events and political movements. The book notes that South Bloomfield was once the Puppetry Capital of America.[11]

Geography

South Bloomfield is located at 39°42′57″N 82°59′17″W.[12]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.28 square miles (11.09 km²), all land.[13]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	283		—
1880	303		7.1%
1890	272		−10.2%
1900	222		−18.4%
1910	212		−4.5%
1920	230		8.5%
1930	235		2.2%
1940	238		1.3%
1950	250		5.0%
1960	424		69.6%
1970	610		43.9%
1980	934		53.1%
1990	900		−3.6%
2000	1,179		31.0%
2010	1,744		47.9%
2019 (est.)	1,979	[7]	13.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 1,744 people, 654 households, and 473 families living in the village. The population density was 407.5 inhabitants per square mile (157.3/km²). There were 688 housing units at an average density of 160.7 per square mile (62.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 654 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,179 people, 473 households, and 347 families living in the village. The population density was 1,026.3 people per square mile (395.8/km²). There were 505 housing units at an average density of 439.6 per square mile (169.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 473 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,927, and the median income for a family was $39,853. Males had a median income of $32,344 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,961. About 6.1% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

South Bloomfield is served by the Teays Valley Local School District.

In the media

South Bloomfield is featured in the Together Concepts video production We Are..Teays Valley. The video depicts numerous achievements and innovations, as well as connections to American and world history.[15]

Gallery

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  South Bloomfield corporation limit sign
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  Looking south on North Walnut Street (US Highway 23) in South Bloomfield
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  Krazy Kats Pay Lake
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  Rick Brown Memorial VFW Post 7941
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  South Bloomfield United Methodist Church
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  South Bloomfield Water Tower
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park
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  Marvin Webster Memorial Park

References

1. "South Bloomfield Mayor". SouthBloomfield.net. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
2. "Review of Council Meeting - October 20, 2015". SouthBloomfield.net. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
3. "South Bloomfield Council Members". SouthBloomfield.net. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "Commercial Point outgrows Circleville". Circleville Online. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
10. Village History
11. Hines, Bob, 2020, Amazing Ashville--The Most Colorful Community in America, Reedy Press, St. Louis, MO.
12. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
14. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
15. A New Film Sheds Light on Local Achievements

External links

• Village website
• Community website