Wellston, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Wellston is a city in Jackson County
, Ohio
, United States
, in the southeastern part of the state. Founded in 1873 as an iron and coal producing center, the city was named after founder Harvey Wells, a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention. The city was incorporated in 1876. The population was 6,078 at the 2000 census.
Wellston is served by the Sylvester Memorial Public Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 70,000 items to its 10,000 cardholders, and it had total holdings of over 31,000 volumes with over 90 periodical subscriptions.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 7 square miles (18.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.13%) is water.
, United States Navy; Harlan T. McCormick (a U.S. Army Air Forces colonel in charge of bombers in the XIII Bomber Command during World War II); Ohio Attorney General Timothy S. Hogan; Congressman Homer E. Abele; Congressman Hezekiah S. Bundy
; and Federal District Judge Timothy S. Hogan.
of 2000, there were 6,078 people, 2,359 households, and 1,644 families residing in the city. The population density
was 872.4 people per square mile (336.7/km2). There were 2,615 housing units at an average density of 375.3 per square mile (144.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 0.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.21% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.
There were 2,359 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples
living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,021, and the median income for a family was $34,488. Males had a median income of $28,514 versus $20,967 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $13,476. About 15.8% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.
" on the basis of a "treasury deficiency".
Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 33,225. Its county seat is Jackson and is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States....
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, in the southeastern part of the state. Founded in 1873 as an iron and coal producing center, the city was named after founder Harvey Wells, a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention. The city was incorporated in 1876. The population was 6,078 at the 2000 census.
Wellston is served by the Sylvester Memorial Public Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 70,000 items to its 10,000 cardholders, and it had total holdings of over 31,000 volumes with over 90 periodical subscriptions.
Geography
Wellston is located at 39°7′11"N 82°32′3"W (39.119693, -82.534139).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 7 square miles (18.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.13%) is water.
Notable Residents
Wellston has had a remarkable number of distinguished individuals who either lived or were raised in Wellston. Among them are Major General Russell L. Waldron, United States Air Force; Vice Admiral John SylvesterJohn Sylvester
John "Jack" Sylvester was an officer in the United States Navy who served from the 1930s to the 1960s and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral.-Background:...
, United States Navy; Harlan T. McCormick (a U.S. Army Air Forces colonel in charge of bombers in the XIII Bomber Command during World War II); Ohio Attorney General Timothy S. Hogan; Congressman Homer E. Abele; Congressman Hezekiah S. Bundy
Hezekiah S. Bundy
Hezekiah Sanford Bundy was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Marietta, Ohio, Bundy moved with his parents to Athens County in 1819.He attended the public schools.He engaged in agricultural pursuits....
; and Federal District Judge Timothy S. Hogan.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,078 people, 2,359 households, and 1,644 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 872.4 people per square mile (336.7/km2). There were 2,615 housing units at an average density of 375.3 per square mile (144.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 0.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.
There were 2,359 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,021, and the median income for a family was $34,488. Males had a median income of $28,514 versus $20,967 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $13,476. About 15.8% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The local school district, Wellston City Schools, operates the following schools:- Bundy Elementary School
- Wellston High SchoolWellston High School (Ohio)Wellston High School is a public high school in Wellston, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wellston City School District. The school's nickname is the Golden Rockets and the school's official colors are blue and gold.-Famous alumni:...
- Wellston Intermediate School
- Wellston Middle School
Fiscal emergency
In October 2009, the Ohio state government declared the City of Wellston to be in a state of fiscal emergency "as defined by Section 118.03(A)(6) and 118.03(B) of the Ohio Revised CodeOhio Revised Code
The Ohio Revised Code contains all acts passed by the Ohio General Assembly and signed by the governor. The Ohio Revised Code replaced the Ohio General Code in 1953. However the current organization and form of the Ohio Revised Code Title 29 was completely re-written and issued into law by the...
" on the basis of a "treasury deficiency".