Gambier is a village located in Knox County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,871. Knox County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Gambier is the home of Kenyon College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1824 by Bishop Philander Chase, who would later become the first Archbishop of Ohio. Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college founded in Gambier, Ohio in 1824, by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. ... Philander Chase (December 14, 1775 - September 20, 1852) was an Episcopal bishop and founder and first president of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio in 1824. ...

A major feature is a gravel path running the length of the town, fondly referred to as "Middle Path". This path has become a piece of Gambier's history, as it is used by college students and residents alike as a way through town.

Geography

Gambier is located at 40°22'35" North, 82°23'48" West (40.376400, -82.396570)¹, along the Kokosing River. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Gambier. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The Kokosing River is a tributary of the Walhonding River in east-central Ohio in the United States. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,871 people, 278 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density is 768.5/km² (1,998.5/mi²). There are 305 housing units at an average density of 125.3/km² (325.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 94.07% White, 2.51% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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. ... 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. ...

There are 278 households out of which 22.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.9% are non-families. 39.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.03 and the average family size is 2.77. Marriage may be a relationship and bond between individuals (termed spouses -- a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse, a wife) that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the village the population is spread out with 5.8% under the age of 18, 73.1% from 18 to 24, 7.3% from 25 to 44, 9.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $51,964, and the median income for a family is $71,477. Males have a median income of $40,500 versus $29,327 for females. The per capita income for the village is $9,661. 8.0% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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