Bremen, Ohio

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Bremen, Ohio
Village
Main Street downtown
Main Street downtown
Location of Bremen, Ohio
Location of Bremen, Ohio
Location of Bremen in Fairfield County
Location of Bremen in Fairfield County
Coordinates: 39°42′16″N 82°25′49″W / 39.70444°N 82.43028°W / 39.70444; -82.43028Coordinates: 39°42′16″N 82°25′49″W / 39.70444°N 82.43028°W / 39.70444; -82.43028
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyFairfield
Area
[1]
 • Total0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2)
 • Land0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[3]
768 ft (234 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total1,425
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
1,452
 • Density1,686.41/sq mi (650.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43107
Area code(s)740
FIPS code39-08392[4]
GNIS feature ID1048544[3]

Bremen /ˈbrɛmən/[6] is a village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,425 at the 2010 census.

History[]

Bremen was platted in 1834.[7] The village was named after Bremen, in Germany.[8]

The Bremen Oil Field was discovered in 1907, setting of an oil boom, which lasted until the early 1920s. Oil Derrick Days are celebrated every September, as a way for the town to remember its oil industry heritage.[9]

Geography[]

Bremen is located at

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39°42′16″N 82°25′49″W / 39.70444°N 82.43028°W / 39.70444; -82.43028 (39.704366, -82.430149).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), all land.[11]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880248—
1890244−1.6%
190046691.0%
191092598.5%
19201,13422.6%
19301,2328.6%
19401,176−4.5%
19501,1870.9%
19601,41719.4%
19701,413−0.3%
19801,4321.3%
19901,386−3.2%
20001,265−8.7%
20101,42512.6%
2019 (est.)1,452[5]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,425 people, 506 households, and 394 families living in the village. The population density was 1,657.0 inhabitants per square mile (639.8/km2). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 634.9 per square mile (245.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 506 households, of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,265 people, 483 households, and 360 families living in the village. The population density was 1,515.3 people per square mile (588.5/km2). There were 506 housing units at an average density of 606.1 per square mile (235.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.45% White, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 483 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,036, and the median income for a family was $44,844. Males had a median income of $33,472 versus $22,202 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,408. About 6.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

The village contains one public school, Bremen Elementary, operated by Fairfield Union Local Schools.[13] Bremen has a public library, a branch of the Fairfield County District Library.[14]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2008-12-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ Miller, Charles Christian (1912). History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens. Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co. p. 184.
  8. ^ Scott, Hervey (1877). A Complete History of Fairfield County, Ohio. Siebert & Lilley, printers. p. 96.
  9. ^ Spencer, Jeff; Camp, Mark (2008). Ohio Oil and Gas (Images of America). Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 67–81. ISBN 9780738551715.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "Homepage". Fairfield Union Local Schools. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Hours & Locations". Fairfield County District Library. Retrieved 25 February 2018.

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