Elmore, Ohio

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Elmore is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 About Elmore
4 Points of interest
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Elmore is located at 41°28′12″N, 83°17′32″W (41.470067, -83.292115)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,426 people, 588 households, and 406 families residing in the village. The population density was 663.4/km² (1,716.6/mi²). There were 606 housing units at an average density of 281.9/km² (729.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.48% White, 0.14% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.47% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.28% of the population.

There were 588 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% 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 2.98.

In the village the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,172, and the median income for a family was $48,550. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,786. About 3.5% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] About Elmore

Elmore is located in what used to be known as The Black Swamp, a sprawling area of marsh that covered the majority of Ottawa County and was primarily inhabited by local Native American tribes up until the 19th century. The area has long since been drained, and area farmers maximize the potential of the nutrient rich soils by turning out successful harvests each year.

Today, the village has made a most extraordinary transition, and has evolved far from a simple small town. Preserving the historic value of the downtown area, business owners offer a world of unique delights, and the convenient shopping areas attract tourists from across the nation who come to visit the many antique shops. Complete with old fashion street posts, many brick roads, and curbside benches, a visit to the village is said to be like taking a step back in time. Elmore is home to the nationally renowned botanical preserve- Schedel Arboretum and Gardens. A bike and foot path, numerous parks, the regionally famed golf course- Sugar Creek, turn of the century cemeteries, river-front views, and old and newly developed neighborhoods are all included in the village's reputation.

Elmore also celebrates diversity. It is home to many historic churches that work cooperatively to support the local Elmore Retirement Village. Elmore is a village lush with trees of every type, lining the roadways, and many of the old original victorian homes. The Portage River runs directly adjacent to the village, all the way to Lake Erie. The bells of Saint Johns are heard throughout the village on Sundays, and believe it or not, Elmore has one of the lowest crime rates in the country today.

The suburban/rural community is located 17 miles (27 km) south-east of Toledo, Ohio and has easy access to the city via an Ohio Turnpike exit, OH-51, and US-20. Many state parks along Lake Erie, including Maumee Bay, are also located 10 miles north of the village. Elmore is also conveniently located roughly 20 miles south-west of The Lake Erie Islands resort area, including Cedar Point.

The University of Toledo, The Medical University of Ohio, Owens State Community College, Mercy College, and Lourdes College are all within a short commute to Toledo. Bowling Green State University, Terra Community College, Tiffin University, and Heidelberg College are also a short 25 minute drive away.