Editing Grove City, Ohio

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| official_name      = Grove City, Ohio
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin]]

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| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est     = 42782
| pop_est_as_of      = 2023 
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| population_total   = 41252
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| area_code          = [[Area code 614|614]] and [[Area code 380|380]]
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'''Grove City''' is a city in [[Franklin County, Ohio]], United States. Founded in 1852, it is a suburb of [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]. The population was 41,252 at the 2020 census.

==History==
Until the mid-19th century, the area that is now Grove City was a wilderness filled with [[oak]], [[beech]], [[maple]], [[walnut]], [[Cornus|dogwood]] and other trees.  The area's first European settler, Hugh Grant, operated a [[gristmill]] in [[Pittsburgh]] and transported excess goods down the [[Ohio River]] for sale, returning to Pittsburgh on foot. On one of these trips, he passed through the [[Scioto River|Scioto]] Valley region and in 1803, purchased the land that would become Grove City and returned with his wife Catharine to start a new life.<ref name=history>{{cite web|url=https://www.grovecityohio.gov/about-us-and-tourism/historyofgrovecity/|title=History of Grove City|website=GroveCityOhio.gov|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref>

Grove City's official founder, William F. Breck, bought 15.25 acres of the farm owned by Hugh Grant Jr., son of the first settler in [[Jackson Township, Franklin County, Ohio|Jackson Township]], then added 300 more acres intended for farming.<ref name=history /> Breck's original plan changed when he realized the potential for growth since [[U.S. Route 62 in Ohio|Harrisburg Turnpike]] passed through the area to the state capital, [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]. Breck envisioned a new village complete with a school, church, stores, blacksmith and carpenter shops. Breck formed a commission with George Weygandt, William Sibray and Jeremiah Smith and platted the village on the east side of Broadway in 1852.<ref name=history /><ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=71|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=55}}</ref>

By December 1853, the newly formed (but not yet incorporated) village of Grove City had 50 residents. The town founders named the village for the remaining groves of trees left standing after their initial clearing.<ref name=history />

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|16.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|16.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2013-01-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=right
|1870= 143
|1880= 150
|1890= 272
|1900= 656
|1910= 897
|1920= 905
|1930= 1546
|1940= 1787
|1950= 2339
|1960= 8107
|1970= 13911
|1980= 16688
|1990= 19661
|2000= 27075
|2010= 35575
|2020= 41252
|estyear=2023
|estimate=42782
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=US Census<ref>Data in historical population table from {{citation|title=US Census, 1890|year = 1891|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=40kUAAAAYAAJ&q=census%20pataskala&pg=RA1-PA151}}; {{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau}}.</ref><ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/grovecitycityohio,OH/PST045219 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 35,575 people, 13,946 households, and 9,585 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2196.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 14,720 housing units at an average density of {{convert|908.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 92.6% White, 2.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref>

Of the 13,946 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 27,075 people, 10,265 households, and 7,544 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,941.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,712 housing units at an average density of {{convert|768.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.17% White, 1.54% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 10,265 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.4% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median household income was $52,064 and the median family income  was $62,059. Males had a median income of $40,599 versus $30,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,305. About 3.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
Grove City is operated based on a city charter that was originally written in 1958 and later amended in 1982. The charter gives the city's power to an elected Mayor, an elected City Council, and an appointed Administrator. The current mayor of Grove City is Richard L. (Ike) Stage.

Grove City is split between [[Ohio's 3rd congressional district|Ohio's 3rd]] and [[Ohio's 15th congressional district]]. The city is also split between [[Ohio's 3rd senatorial district]] and [[Ohio's 16th senatorial district]] and its [[Ohio House of Representatives|Ohio State House Districts]] are OH-17, OH-23, and OH-24.<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview of Grove City, Ohio (City) |url=https://statisticalatlas.com/place/Ohio/Grove-City/Overview |publisher=statisticalatlas.com |access-date=25 August 2018}}</ref>

== Arts and culture ==
Grove City sponsors or hosts several events throughout the year, including its annual Wine & Arts Festival, Bourbon & Spirits Festival, and Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Wine and Arts Festival |url=https://www.heartofgrovecity.org/wine-and-arts-festival/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Heart of Grove City Ohio |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Grove City Chamber of Commerce hosts the Arts in the Alley Festival and Parade annually. A three-day festival, it will celebrate its 45th year in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wurr |first=Marvin |date=2023-09-27 |title=Grove City celebrates its 44th Arts in the Alley festival |url=https://cuchimes.com/09/2023/grove-city-celebrates-its-44th-arts-in-the-alley-festival/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=The Chimes |language=en-US}}</ref>

===National Register of Historic Places===
*[[Gantz Homestead]]
*[[A.G. Grant Homestead]]

== Public safety ==
Grove City maintains its own Division of Police located at 3360 Park Street in Grove City. The department is nationally accredited by the [[Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies]] (CALEA). The current Chief of Police is Eric Scott.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Police {{!}} Grove City, OH |url=https://www.grovecityohio.gov/303/About-Police |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=www.grovecityohio.gov}}</ref>

[[Jackson Township, Franklin County, Ohio|Jackson Township]] provides fire protection for both Grove City and Jackson Township. The Jackson Township Fire Department maintains four fire stations (Stations 201, 202, 203, and 204). The department maintains a specialized hazmat unit. The current Department Chief is Randy Little.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fire Department – Jackson Township |url=https://jacksontwpfranklinoh.gov/fire-department/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Education ==

=== Primary and secondary schools ===
Grove City is served by the [[South-Western City School District (Franklin County, Ohio)|South-Western City School District]], which operates two high schools ([[Grove City High School]]) and [[Central Crossing High School]]), three middle schools (Beulah Park, Jackson, and Pleasant View), three intermediate schools (Hayes, Park Street, and Holt Crossing), eight elementary schools, and a career academy ([[South-Western Career Academy]]) within the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Schools |url=https://www.swcsd.us/OurSchools.aspx |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=www.swcsd.us}}</ref>

Area private schools include Grove City Christian,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grove City Christian School |url=https://www.grovecitychristian.org/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=www.grovecitychristian.org |language=en}}</ref> Our Lady of Perpetual Help School,<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Schools - Our Lady of Perpetual Help |url=https://ourladygc.org/our-schools |access-date=December 20, 2023}}</ref> and Beautiful Savior Lutheran School.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beautiful Savior Lutheran School - Beautiful Savior Lutheran School Home Page |url=https://school.beautifulsavior-gc.net/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=school.beautifulsavior-gc.net}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Gary Burley]], former professional football player for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]
* [[Derek Combs]], Mr. Football Ohio 1996; [[National Football League|NFL]] player
* [[Richard Cordray]], former [[Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]]
* [[Mike Mayers]], [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who debuted for the [[St. Louis Cardinals]]
* [[Craig McDonald]], author, journalist
* [[Pat O'Conner]], [[Minor League Baseball]] executive
* [[Ben Swanson]], former professional soccer player for [[Columbus Crew SC|Columbus Crew]]

==Sister city==
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Lübtheen]], Germany<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.germany.info/us-en/embassy-consulates/generalkonsulat3/-/2161532#:~:text=Grove%20City%2C%20Ohio-,Sister%20Cities%3A%20L%C3%BCbtheen%2C%20Mecklenburg%2D,Vorpommern%2C%20and%20Grove%20City%2C%20Ohio&text=St.,%2C%20Ohio%2C%20by%20German%20immigrants.|title=Lubtheen, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, and Grove City, Ohio|accessdate=9 February 2023}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery class="center" widths="180px">
File:Grove City - Gold Star Memorial Monument 1.jpg|Gold Star Memorial Monument
File:Grove City Municipal Safety Complex 1.jpg|Grove City Municipal Safety Complex
File:Grove city ag grant homestead.jpg|A.G. Grant Homestead
File:Grove City Police Memorial 1.jpg|Grove City Police Memorial
File:OhioHealth Grove City Medical Center Under Construction 1.jpg|Grove City Medical Center Under Construction (2018)
File:Grove city gantz homestead.jpg|[[Gantz Homestead]], built 1832
File:Grove City Government Offices 1.jpg|Grove City Government Offices
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Beulah Park Racetrack]]
*[[Scioto Grove Metro Park]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.grovecityohio.gov/ City website]
* [http://grovecitytowncenter.org/ Grove City Town Center Inc.]
* [https://visitgrovecityoh.com/ Grove City Visitors Bureau]
* [https://www.gcchamber.org/ Grove City Chamber of Commerce]

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[[Category:Cities in Franklin County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1852]]
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