Crestline, Ohio
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Crestline is a city located in Crawford and Richland counties in Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,088. Crestline is the third largest city in Crawford County, Ohio.
During its heyday, Crestline was a division point for the Pennsylvania Railroad's Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway. The city housed major engine facilities and would often be the point were motive power was changed for the relatively flat runs to and from Chicago, Illinois.
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Geography
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Crestline is located at 40°47'5" North, 82°44'25" West (40.784657, -82.740192)Template:GR, along the Sandusky River near its headwaters.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,088 people, 2,070 households, and 1,370 families residing in the village. The population density was 679.8/km² (1,761.8/mi²). There were 2,251 housing units at an average density of 300.7/km² (779.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.58% White, 1.81% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,070 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,392, and the median income for a family was $37,275. Males had a median income of $33,520 versus $22,455 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,522. 12.4% of the population and 9.8% of families were below the poverty line. 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Trivia
It is the birthplace of baseball player Gates Brown.