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'''Ostrander''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|oʊ|s|t|r|æ|n|d|ər}} {{respell|OH|stran|dər}}<ref>{{cite web |title=E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide {{!}} Ohio University |url=https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/journalism/e-w-scripps-school-journalism-ohio-pronunciation-guide-1 |website=www.ohio.edu |publisher=[[Ohio University]] |access-date=2023-11-30 |date=2016}}</ref>) is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Delaware County, Ohio|Delaware County]], [[Ohio]], United States. The population was 1,094 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].
'''Ostrander''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|oʊ|s|t|r|æ|n|d|ər}} {{respell|OH|stran|dər}}<ref>{{cite web |title=E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide {{!}} Ohio University |url=https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/journalism/e-w-scripps-school-journalism-ohio-pronunciation-guide-1 |website=www.ohio.edu |publisher=[[Ohio University]] |access-date=November 30, 2023 |date=2016}}</ref>) is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Delaware County, Ohio|Delaware County]], [[Ohio]], United States. The population was 1,094 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].


==History==
==History==
Ostrander was laid out in 1852, and incorporated as a village in 1875.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_wRAVAAAAYAAJ | title=History of Delaware County and Ohio | publisher=O. L. Baskin & Company | year=1880 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_wRAVAAAAYAAJ/page/n448 490]}}</ref> The village has the name of one Shelemiah Ostrander, a railroad official.<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=121|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=105}}</ref> Ostrander was placed along the CCC&I Railroad, which served as the village's lifeline for much of its history. Although the tracks running through Ostrander were taken out of service in 1971, evidence of its locomotive history remains with a railroad bridge over Blues Creek.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} Official Website for Ostrander, Ohio |url=https://ostranderohio.us/about-ostrander/ |access-date=2022-04-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Ostrander was laid out in 1852, and incorporated as a village in 1875.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_wRAVAAAAYAAJ | title=History of Delaware County and Ohio | publisher=O. L. Baskin & Company | year=1880 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_wRAVAAAAYAAJ/page/n448 490]}}</ref> The village has the name of one Shelemiah Ostrander, a railroad official.<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=121|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=105}}</ref> Ostrander was placed along the CCC&I Railroad, which served as the village's lifeline for much of its history. Although the tracks running through Ostrander were taken out of service in 1971, evidence of its locomotive history remains with a railroad bridge over Blues Creek.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} Official Website for Ostrander, Ohio |url=https://ostranderohio.us/about-ostrander/ |access-date=April 26, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.84|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.84|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 643 people, 221 households, and 175 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|765.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 230 housing units at an average density of {{convert|273.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.7% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 643 people, 221 households, and 175 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|765.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 230 housing units at an average density of {{convert|273.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.7% of the population.


There were 221 households, of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.
There were 221 households, of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.
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Law enforcement in Ostrander is the responsibility of the Ostrander Police Department; fire protection is provided by the Scioto Township Fire Department, and emergency medical services are provided by the Delaware County EMS.<ref>[https://ostranderohio.us/administration-2/ Ostrander Police Department]</ref><ref>[https://sciototownshipohio.com/index.php/fire Scioto Township Fire Department]</ref><ref>[http://www.delcoems.org Delaware County EMS]</ref>
Law enforcement in Ostrander is the responsibility of the Ostrander Police Department; fire protection is provided by the Scioto Township Fire Department, and emergency medical services are provided by the Delaware County EMS.<ref>[https://ostranderohio.us/administration-2/ Ostrander Police Department]</ref><ref>[https://sciototownshipohio.com/index.php/fire Scioto Township Fire Department]</ref><ref>[http://www.delcoems.org Delaware County EMS]</ref>


Ostrander has a public library, a branch of the Delaware County District Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.delawarelibrary.org/locations | title=Locations | publisher=Delaware County District Library | access-date=25 February 2018}}</ref>
Ostrander has a public library, a branch of the Delaware County District Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.delawarelibrary.org/locations | title=Locations | publisher=Delaware County District Library | access-date=February 25, 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:35, 15 May 2024

Ostrander, Ohio
Village
Location of Ostrander, Ohio
Location of Ostrander, Ohio
Location of Ostrander in Delaware County
Location of Ostrander in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°16′09″N 83°12′27″W / 40.26917°N 83.20750°W / 40.26917; -83.20750
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyDelaware
TownshipScioto
Area
[1]
 • Total0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2)
 • Land0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,094
 • Density1,166.31/sq mi (450.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43061
Area code740
FIPS code39-58940[3]
GNIS feature ID2399592[2]

Ostrander (/ˈoʊstrændər/ OH-stran-dər[4]) is a village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,094 at the 2020 census.

History

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Ostrander was laid out in 1852, and incorporated as a village in 1875.[5] The village has the name of one Shelemiah Ostrander, a railroad official.[6] Ostrander was placed along the CCC&I Railroad, which served as the village's lifeline for much of its history. Although the tracks running through Ostrander were taken out of service in 1971, evidence of its locomotive history remains with a railroad bridge over Blues Creek.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880269—
189035732.7%
190040112.3%
19104317.5%
1920391−9.3%
19303910.0%
19404115.1%
1950408−0.7%
19604387.4%
1970399−8.9%
1980397−0.5%
19904318.6%
2000405−6.0%
201064358.8%
20201,09470.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 405 people, 148 households, and 111 families living in the village. The population density was 1,218.5 inhabitants per square mile (470.5/km2). There were 156 housing units at an average density of 469.3 per square mile (181.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.02% White, 0.25% African American, 0.25% Native American, and 1.48% from two or more races.

There were 148 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,751. About 6.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 643 people, 221 households, and 175 families living in the village. The population density was 765.5 inhabitants per square mile (295.6/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 273.8 per square mile (105.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 221 households, of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the village was 35 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

Notable people

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Public services

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Law enforcement in Ostrander is the responsibility of the Ostrander Police Department; fire protection is provided by the Scioto Township Fire Department, and emergency medical services are provided by the Delaware County EMS.[11][12][13]

Ostrander has a public library, a branch of the Delaware County District Library.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ostrander, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  5. ^ History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. pp. 490.
  6. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 105.
  7. ^ "About Us | Official Website for Ostrander, Ohio". Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  11. ^ Ostrander Police Department
  12. ^ Scioto Township Fire Department
  13. ^ Delaware County EMS
  14. ^ "Locations". Delaware County District Library. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
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