Obetz, Ohio
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Obetz is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,977. The community was formed in 1838 as a railroad junction, and incorporated in 1928.
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Geography
Obetz is located at 39°52'36" North, 82°56'30" West (39.876763, -82.941801)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,977 people, 1,488 households, and 1,104 families residing in the village. The population density was 407.3/km² (1,055.3/mi²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 159.9/km² (414.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.71% White, 2.89% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,488 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $47,271. Males had a median income of $35,342 versus $25,342 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,385. 6.4% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the poverty line. 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 14.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.