Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio

Bainbridge, Ohio
CDP

Location of Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°23′44″N 81°20′8″W / 41.39556°N 81.33556°W / 41.39556; -81.33556Coordinates: 41°23′44″N 81°20′8″W / 41.39556°N 81.33556°W / 41.39556; -81.33556
Country United States
State Ohio
County Geauga
Area
 • Total 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km2)
 • Land 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation[1] 1,165 ft (355 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 3,417
 • Density 1,013.5/sq mi (391.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 39-03585[2]
GNIS feature ID 1064373[1]

Bainbridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, Bainbridge had a population of 3,417.

History

A variant name of Bainbridge was Bissells.[3] A post office called Bissels was established in 1826, and remained in operation until 1906.[4] Bainbridge derives its name from the naval hero of the War of 1812, Commodore William Bainbridge.[5]

Geography

Bainbridge is located at 41°23′44″N 81°20′8″W / 41.39556°N 81.33556°W / 41.39556; -81.33556 (41.395654, -81.335550).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km²), of which 3.4 square miles (8.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km²) (2.03%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,417 people, 1,261 households, and 978 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,013.5 people per square mile (391.5/km²). There were 1,301 housing units at an average density of 385.9/sq mi (149.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.25% White, 0.73% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 1,261 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% 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 3.12.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $87,888, and the median income for a family was $96,803. Males had a median income of $67,188 versus $38,469 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $38,229. About 1.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Kenston School District is the primary education for Bainbridge residents. Schools include:

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio
  4. ↑ "Geauga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  5. ↑ History of Geauga and Lake Counties, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Its Pioneers and Most Prominent Men. Williams Brothers. 1878. p. 161.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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