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Encyclopedia > Centerville, Montgomery County, Ohio

Centerville is a city in Montgomery and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. A part of the Greater Dayton Area, its population was 23,024 as of the 2000 census. The mayor of Centerville is Mark Kingseed. Centerville has the largest collection of early stone houses in the state of Ohio. Many are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Centerville is sister city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and Bad Zwischenahn, Germany. Besides one high school, Centerville has 6 elementary schools and 3 middle schools. There is also one Catholic K-8 School serving the city. Centerville also has a collection of blue ribbon schools. Image File history File links CentervilleMontgCoOhioSeal. ... Centerville, Ohio is a city in Montgomery and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... : Gem City : Birthplace of Aviation United States Ohio Montgomery 56. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ... , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the larger city of Kitchener. ... Bad Zwischenahn is a village and a municipality in the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. ...

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Geography

Centerville is located at 39°38′19″N, 84°8′53″W (39.638709, -84.148087)GR1. Although it lies along the border with Greene County and Warren County, the city is located only in Montgomery County.[1] Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Centerville_Montgomery_County. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.5 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.4 km² (10.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.002%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 23,024 people, 9,996 households, and 6,597 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.5/km² (2,257.2/mi²). There were 10,422 housing units at an average density of 394.5/km² (1,021.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.33% White, 2.94% African American, 0.13% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 9,996 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.82. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $54,892, and the median income for a family was $68,580. Males had a median income of $52,331 versus $34,881 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,210. About 3.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Attractions and entertainment

The Town Hall Theatre, run by the Recreation Center, is located in the "Heart of Centerville", and has been serving the community for over 70 years. Town Hall Theatre is in Centerville Ohio, Originally built in 1908 Town Hall Theatre use to be the citys Town Meeting Hall along as serving for many other things such as graduations etc. ...


The town's Fourth of July parade, the Americana Festival, draws thousands of people each year. In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as the “Fourth of July,” “July Fourth”, the “Glorious Fourth”, or simply the “Fourth”) is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. ...


Famous people

Famous people from this small community's public secondary school, Centerville High School, include actor Gordon Jump and A. J. Hawk, a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Centerville native Mike Nugent also played football for Ohio State, and is currently placekicker for the New York Jets. A fellow teammate on the OSU football team, Nick Mangold, now also plays for the New York Jets with Nugent. Mangold attended Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio. Kirk Herbstreit, is a Centerville native, and in 1988 was the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year. He played quarterback at Ohio State before becoming a sports analyst on the ESPN program College Gameday. Andy Harmon, former Philadelphia Eagles star and All-Madden Team Member also hails from Centerville. Comic actor Pat Kilbane is from and has a home in Centerville. Centerville High School Centerville High School is a public school of secondary education for grades 9-12 located in Centerville, Ohio, situated ten miles south of Dayton. ... Gordon Jump in 1979. ... Aaron James Hawk (born January 6, 1984 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. A two-time All-American in college, he played for Ohio State University. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Maize, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders (Green Bay Packers Foundation) Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933... Mike Nugent (born March 2, 1982 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football placekicker for the New York Jets of the NFL. He was selected with the 15th pick of the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the Ohio State University. ... The Ohio State University (OSU) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Ohio. ... An amateur place kicker attempts to kick a field goal Placekicker, or simply Kicker, is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points, and, in many cases, kickoffs. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Hunter Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Nick Mangold (born January 13, 1984 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football center with the New York Jets, drafted 29th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft from Ohio State. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Hunter Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Archbishop Alter High School (aka Alter High School) is a Roman Catholic High School in Kettering, Ohio. ... Official Logo of the City of Kettering Kettering is a city in Montgomery County and part of Greene County in Ohio. ... Kirk Herbstreit (born August 19, 1969, Centerville, Ohio) is an analyst for ESPNs College GameDay, a television program covering college football and a provider of color commentary during college football games on ESPN and ABC. He appears annually as a commentator in EA Sports NCAA Football. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ... Pat Kilbane Pat Kilbane (rn November 5, 1969) is a very tall comic actor. ...


See also

Centerville City School District is the school district serving Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio with an enrollment of over 8200 students. ... Washington Township is a township in Ohio north of Centerville and south of Kettering. ... The first overland route between Dayton, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio was cut by Daniel C. Cooper in 1795 to provide access to the new town of Dayton and the Mad River Country northeast and north of Dayton. ... // Covington Pleasant Hill West Milton Union Dayton Kettering Centerville Lebanon Maineville Loveland Oakwood From route 71 to 2 miles south of Lebanon. ... State Route 725 is an east-west state highway in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. ...

References

  1. ^ The City of Centerville Ohio Location. City of Centerville, 2006. Accessed 20 May 2007.

External links

  • City of Centerville

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