Kenton, Ohio

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Kenton, Ohio
Location of Kenton, Ohio
Location of Kenton, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°38′48″N 83°36′31″W / 40.64667, -83.60861
Country United States
State Ohio
County Hardin
Area
 - Total 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
 - Land 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
 - Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation [1] 991 ft (302 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 8,336
 - Density 1,860.6/sq mi (718.4/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43326
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-39886[2]
GNIS feature ID 1064929[1]

Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, United States,[3] along the Scioto River. The population was 8,336 at the 2000 census. It is named for Kentucky/Ohio frontiersman, Simon Kenton.

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[edit] Geography

Kenton is located at 40°38′48″N, 83°36′31″W (40.646555, -83.608706)[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.8 km²), of which, 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.97%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 8,336 people, 3,495 households, and 2,149 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,860.6 people per square mile (718.4/km²). There were 3,795 housing units at an average density of 847.0/sq mi (327.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.11% White, 0.91% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 3,495 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,065, and the median income for a family was $37,170. Males had a median income of $31,225 versus $19,413 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,324. About 11.6% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Sports and recreation

The local high school is Kenton Senior High School, with the nickname, the "Wildcats". The school is active in the Western Buckeye League (WBL) in sports. The football team has won two state championships, in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 they were state runners up in division 3. The School also has an active Army JROTC program. Its rifle team has had many members qualify for the NRA National Championships. In 2007 a cadet qualified and shot for the Ohio Pistol and Rfle Association. The team finished forth.

[edit] Media

There are two media outlets currently operating in Kenton: WKTN, a radio station; and The Kenton Times, a daily newspaper.

[edit] Notable natives and residents

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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