Coshocton is the county seat in Coshocton County, Ohio^GR6. The population was 11,682 at the 2000 census. The Walhonding River and the Tuscarawas River meet in Coshocton to form the Muskingum River. A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Coshocton County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... 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. ... The Walhonding River is a chief tributary of the Muskingum River in Coshocton County, Ohio in the United States. ... The Tuscarawas, colloquially the Tusk, is a medium-sized river in northeastern Ohio, an important tributary of the Muskingum. ... The Muskingum River near its mouth at Marietta, Ohio in 2001 The Muskingum River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 111 mi (179 km) long, in southeastern Ohio in the United States. ...

Coshocton contains the restored canal theme town Roscoe Village, Ohio, a tourist attraction showcasing the area's unique canal history, situated next to the former Ohio and Erie Canal. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Channel (geography). ... Roscoe Village, located in Coshocton, Ohio, is a restored Ohio and Erie Canal town operated by the non-profit Montgomery Foundation. ... The Ohio and Erie Canal in 1902 The Ohio and Erie Canal was built in the 1800s and connected the Ohio River at Portsmouth and Lake Erie at Cleveland, Ohio. ...

Geography

Coshocton is located at 40°16′4″N, 81°51′24″W (40.267786, -81.856628)^GR1. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Coshocton. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.7 km² (7.6 mi²). 19.4 km² (7.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.45%) 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 census^GR2 of 2000, there were 11,682 people, 5,048 households, and 3,160 families residing in the city. The population density was 603.0/km² (1,562.1/mi²). There were 5,471 housing units at an average density of 282.4/km² (731.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.05% White, 1.63% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 5,048 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,098, and the median income for a family was $42,088. Males had a median income of $31,163 versus $22,130 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,436. About 6.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% 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. ...

Notable residents, past and present

• Alan Abel, American prankster, writer, mockumentary filmmaker, and jazz percussionist famous for several hoaxes that became minor media circuses (born 1930)
• Bob Brenly, Major League catcher for the Giants, manager of the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Champions
• William Green (1873-1952), second president of the American Federation of Labor, serving from 1924-1952
• Clifford Hardesty, old-time fiddler and fiddle maker
• Mike McCullough, PGA and Champions Tour professional golfer was born here
• Danielle Peck, up-and-coming country music star was raised here
• Vesta Williams, R&B recording star

Alan Abel (b. ... Robert Earl Brenly (born February 25, 1954 in Coshocton, Ohio) is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball and a current broadcaster. ... William Green (March 3, 1873 - November 21, 1952) was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1924 to 1952. ... // Mike McCullough (born March 21, 1945) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, and currently plays on the Champions Tour. ... Danielle Peck B. 1979 Jacksonville, NC is a country music singer. ... Vesta Williams is an African-American R&B singer. ...

External links

• City website
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.267786° -81.856628°
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