London, Ohio

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London is a city that was established in 1810 to serve as the seat of Madison County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,771 (7,807 in 1990). A 2004 estimate placed the population at 9,328 as suburban sprawl from neighboring Columbus continues. The ZIP code is 43140.

London is served by the London Public Library.

[edit] Geography

London is located at 39°53′15″N, 83°26′42″W (39.887466, -83.445041)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.0 km² (8.5 mi²), all land.

Downtown.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 8,771 people, 3,590 households, and 2,301 families residing in the city. The population density was 397.9/km² (1,031.0/mi²). There were 3,848 housing units at an average density of 174.6/km² (452.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.96% White, 6.78% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 3,590 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

Madison County courthouse.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,641, and the median income for a family was $42,400. Males had a median income of $33,092 versus $26,048 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,404. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

London is also the name of a cross-road northeast of Shelby in Richland County. It is centered at 40°55'N 82°38'W.