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Bremen, Ohio

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′22″N 82°25′46″W / 39.70611°N 82.42944°W / 39.70611; -82.42944
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyFairfield
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2)
 • Land0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
797 ft (243 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,479
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
1,502
 • Density1,717.77/sq mi (662.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43107
Area code740
FIPS code39-08392[4]
GNIS feature ID2397448[2]

Bremen (/ˈbrɛmən/ BREM-ən[5]) is a village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,479 at the 2020 census.

History

Bremen was platted in 1834.[6] The village was named after Bremen, in Germany.[7]

The Bremen Oil Field was discovered in 1907, setting off 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.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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%
20201,4793.8%
2023 (est.)1,502[3]1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[11] 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 inhabitants per square mile (585.1/km2). There were 506 housing units at an average density of 606.1 per square mile (234.0/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.[12] Bremen has a public library, a branch of the Fairfield County District Library.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bremen, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Miller, Charles Christian (1912). History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens. Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co. p. 184.
  7. ^ Scott, Hervey (1877). A Complete History of Fairfield County, Ohio. Siebert & Lilley, printers. p. 96.
  8. ^ Spencer, Jeff; Camp, Mark (2008). Ohio Oil and Gas (Images of America). Charleston: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 67–81. ISBN 9780738551715.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  12. ^ "Homepage". Fairfield Union Local Schools. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  13. ^ "Hours & Locations". Fairfield County District Library. February 13, 2014. Archived from the original on February 25, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
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