Carrollton, Ohio

Carrollton is a village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States, located 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Canton. The population was 3,241 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County.[6]

Carrollton, Ohio
Village
Village of Carrollton
The Van Horn Building in downtown Carrollton
Location of Carrollton, Ohio
Location of Carrollton in Carroll County
Coordinates: 40°34′43″N 81°5′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCarroll
TownshipCenter
Government
 • MayorWilliam Stoneman
Area
 • Total2.75 sq mi (7.13 km2)
 • Land2.75 sq mi (7.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Population
 • Total3,241
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
3,026
 • Density1,099.56/sq mi (424.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44615
Area code(s)330
FIPS code39-12280[5]
GNIS feature ID1056769[2]
School DistrictCarrollton Exempted Village
Websitehttp://www.villageofcarrollton.com

Carrollton is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The village was established as "Centreville" on October 4, 1815 at the crossroads of the Steubenville to Canton and New Lisbon to New Philadelphia roads by Peter Bohart. After the village became the county seat of newly formed Carroll County, the village name was changed on February 24, 1834.[7] The village derives its name from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.[8]

Many of the Fighting McCooks of Civil War fame lived in Carrollton. The Daniel McCook House is listed as a National Historic Place.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.45 square miles (6.35 km2), all land.[9]

Carrollton is at the junction of State Routes 39 and 43. State Routes 9 and 332 also pass through the village.

A branch of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway passes through and ends at the Carroll County Industrial Park.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860721—
187081312.8%
18801,13639.7%
18901,2288.1%
19001,2713.5%
19101,73036.1%
19202,19226.7%
19302,2864.3%
19402,54811.5%
19502,6584.3%
19602,7864.8%
19702,8171.1%
19803,0658.8%
19903,042−0.8%
20003,1904.9%
20103,2411.6%
2019 (est.)3,026[4]−6.6%
Sources:[10][11]
Stele memorializing Carrollton's founder in Westview Cemetery

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,241 people, 1,347 households, and 829 families living in the village. The population density was 1,322.9 inhabitants per square mile (510.8/km2). There were 1,502 housing units at an average density of 613.1 per square mile (236.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,347 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 42.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,190 people, 1,428 households, and 846 families living in the village. The population density was 1,340.9 people per square mile (517.5/km2). There were 1,531 housing units at an average density of 643.6 per square mile (248.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.59% White, 0.25% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 1,428 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,694, and the median income for a family was $38,528. Males had a median income of $31,885 versus $16,441 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,866. About 11.3% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Children in Carrollton are served by the Carrollton Exempted Village School District. The current schools in the district serving the village are:

  • Carrollton Elementary School – 252 Third St NE, Carrollton, OH grades K-5
  • Bell-Herron Middle School – 252 Third St NE, Carrollton, OH grades 6-8
  • Carrollton High School – 205 Scio Rd. SW, Carrollton, OH

Carrollton has a public library, a branch of the Carroll County District Library.[12]

Notable people

References
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  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. Eckley, H.J.; Perry, W.T. (1921). History of Carroll and Harrison Counties. The Lewis Publishing Co. pp. 122–124, 136.
  8. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 24.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  11. census data: 1860 : 1860 page 12, 1870 : 1870 page 24, 1880 : Howe, Henry (1907). Historical Collections of Ohio, The Ohio Centennial Edition. The State of Ohio. p. 361., 1890,1900 : Hunt, William C. (1901). Population of the United States by states and territories, counties, and minor Civil Divisions, as returned at the Twelfth Census: 1900. United States Census Printing Office. p. 306., 1910, 1920, 1930 : 1930 page 40, 1940 : 1940 page 117, 1950 : 1950 page 14, 1960 : 1960 page 16, 1970 : 1970 page=124 ,1990: 1990 , 2000 : 2000
  12. "About us". Carroll County District Library. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
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