Napoleon, Ohio
| Napoleon, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Motto: "Heartland Values, Flowing Opportunities" | |
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| Coordinates: 41°23′31″N 84°7′36″W / 41.39194°N 84.12667°WCoordinates: 41°23′31″N 84°7′36″W / 41.39194°N 84.12667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Henry |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ronald Behm |
| • City Council |
John Helberg, President |
| • City Manager | Jon Bisher |
| • City Law Director | Trevor Hayberger |
| • City Finance Director | Greg Heath |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 6.59 sq mi (17.07 km2) |
| • Land | 6.19 sq mi (16.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,749 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 8,680 |
| • Density | 1,413.4/sq mi (545.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 43545, 43550 |
| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-53550[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1043773[2] |
| Website | http://www.napoleonohio.cc/ |
Napoleon is a city in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States,[6] along the Maumee River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 8,749.
History
The City of Napoleon was founded in 1834. Four buildings in Napoleon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the county courthouse, the sheriff's house and jail, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Augustine's Catholic Church.[7]
Geography
Napoleon is located at 41°23′31″N 84°7′36″W / 41.39194°N 84.12667°W (41.392028, -84.126648).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.59 square miles (17.07 km2), of which, 6.19 square miles (16.03 km2) is land and 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 566 | ||
| 1860 | 1,139 | 101.2% | |
| 1870 | 2,018 | 77.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,032 | 50.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,764 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,639 | 31.7% | |
| 1910 | 4,007 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,143 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 4,545 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 4,825 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,335 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,739 | 26.3% | |
| 1970 | 7,791 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 8,615 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,884 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,318 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,749 | −6.1% | |
| Est. 2012 | 8,680 | −0.8% | |
| Sources:[9][10][11][12][13][14][5][15] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 8,749 people, 3,640 households, and 2,325 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,413.4 inhabitants per square mile (545.7 /km2). There were 4,063 housing units at an average density of 656.4 per square mile (253.4 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.
There were 3,640 households of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 9,318 people, 3,813 households, and 2,470 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,668.1 people per square mile (643.6/km²). There were 4,066 housing units at an average density of 727.9 per square mile (280.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.63% White, 0.84% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 3.52% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.
There were 3,813 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,467, and the median income for a family was $45,776. Males had a median income of $33,702 versus $23,475 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,078. About 18.9% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 99 or over.
Economy
Napoleon's economy is based on the manufacturing of a variety of goods. A major employer is the world's largest Campbell's Soup Company plant,[16][17] located on the southeastern end of the city; also Tenneco owns one their largest Elastomer Plants there.[18] Napoleon is also home to the Northwest Ohio Technology Society.[19]
Clear Channel Communications owns the local radio station licensed to Napoleon, WNDH 103.1 FM "The One",[20] which features an adult contemporary music format.
Public services
Police department
The Napoleon City Police Department serves the 10,000 citizens of the city. The Department has 23 members. The Chief, 4 Lieutenants, 2 Detectives, 10 Patrol Officers, and 6 Civilian dispatchers and an Auxiliary Police Force. The department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and dispatch the police department, the Napoleon Fire and Rescue services, along with the enhanced 911 system for the city and emergency utility call-outs.
The department has 8 patrol vehicles, including the Dodge Charger, Crown Victoria, and other vehicles. The Napoleon City Police Department handles about 14,000 calls a year.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio". 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ↑ http://investor.campbellsoupcompany.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=88650&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1526612
- ↑ http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillyinc/Campbell-Soup-to-boost-renewable-energy-use-at-Ohio-factory.html
- ↑ http://www.tenneco.com/global_presence/facilities_directory/
- ↑ http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Northwest.Ohio.Technology.Society.419-868-8114
- ↑ http://www.wndh1031.com/pages/contactus.html
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