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'Bellbrook' is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,009 at the 2000 census.
Bellbrook is located at (39.637609, -84.088348).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.
Bellbrook was first settled in 1814. The name derives from one of the city's founders, Stephen Bell (eponymous with the local elementary school).
Initially a village, Bellbrook grew through annexation of territory from surrounding Sugarcreek Township. The first annexation, in 1970, helped push the population over 5,000 and led to Bellbrook achieving city status in 1974. With large amounts of buildable land, the area added over 1,000 housing units since the annexation. [1]
On November 8, 2005, Sugarcreek Township residents defeated by 22 votes a measure supporting the creation of a commission to study a merger with Sugarcreek Township. Bellbrook voters approved the study. However, the measure required both municipalities to approve the study. [2]
Some of Bellbrook's former and current residents include: Jonathan Winters, Actor & Comedian. Also Erma Bombeck,Comedic Writer.
Each April 20th, the city holds the Sugar Maple Festival.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,009 people, 2,222 households, and 2,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 867.4/km² (2,244.4/mi²). There were 3,120 housing units at an average density of 332.8/km² (861.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.78% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 2,596 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,794, and the median income for a family was $69,770. Males had a median income of $51,311 versus $35,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,183. About 1.7% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Bellbrook is governed by a council-manager form of administration. The city manager is appointed by council, while the council and mayor are elected for four-year terms in non-partisan elections. The current mayor is Mary Graves and the city manager is Dave Hamilton.
The government boasts that it is one of five cities in Ohio with no personal income tax. In addition, the city has never raised property taxes above their 1981 levels nor does it carry any general obligation debt. However, it should be noted that various entities such the school board and the local police and fire departments have increased property taxes to fund their services. [3]
Bellbrook is served by a branch of the Greene County Public Library called Winters-Bellbrook Community Library.
Bellbrook has 4 school buildings. Stephen Bell Elementary, which handles grades k-2,Bell Creek Intermediate, which handles grades 3-5, Bellbrook Middle School, which handles grades 6-8, Bellbrook High School, grades 9,10,11 and 12. The districts mascot is the Golden Eagle. The school colors are Purple and Gold.
★ Official city website
★ Bellbrook branch of the Greene Country Public Library
| Contents |
| Geography |
| History |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Schools |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Bellbrook, Ohio
Bellbrook is located at (39.637609, -84.088348).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.
History
Bellbrook was first settled in 1814. The name derives from one of the city's founders, Stephen Bell (eponymous with the local elementary school).
Initially a village, Bellbrook grew through annexation of territory from surrounding Sugarcreek Township. The first annexation, in 1970, helped push the population over 5,000 and led to Bellbrook achieving city status in 1974. With large amounts of buildable land, the area added over 1,000 housing units since the annexation. [1]
On November 8, 2005, Sugarcreek Township residents defeated by 22 votes a measure supporting the creation of a commission to study a merger with Sugarcreek Township. Bellbrook voters approved the study. However, the measure required both municipalities to approve the study. [2]
Some of Bellbrook's former and current residents include: Jonathan Winters, Actor & Comedian. Also Erma Bombeck,Comedic Writer.
Each April 20th, the city holds the Sugar Maple Festival.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,009 people, 2,222 households, and 2,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 867.4/km² (2,244.4/mi²). There were 3,120 housing units at an average density of 332.8/km² (861.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.78% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 2,596 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,794, and the median income for a family was $69,770. Males had a median income of $51,311 versus $35,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,183. About 1.7% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Bellbrook is governed by a council-manager form of administration. The city manager is appointed by council, while the council and mayor are elected for four-year terms in non-partisan elections. The current mayor is Mary Graves and the city manager is Dave Hamilton.
The government boasts that it is one of five cities in Ohio with no personal income tax. In addition, the city has never raised property taxes above their 1981 levels nor does it carry any general obligation debt. However, it should be noted that various entities such the school board and the local police and fire departments have increased property taxes to fund their services. [3]
Bellbrook is served by a branch of the Greene County Public Library called Winters-Bellbrook Community Library.
Schools
Bellbrook has 4 school buildings. Stephen Bell Elementary, which handles grades k-2,Bell Creek Intermediate, which handles grades 3-5, Bellbrook Middle School, which handles grades 6-8, Bellbrook High School, grades 9,10,11 and 12. The districts mascot is the Golden Eagle. The school colors are Purple and Gold.
External links
★ Official city website
★ Bellbrook branch of the Greene Country Public Library
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