West Alexandria is a

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in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,334 at the 2020 census.

History

West Alexandria was laid out in 1818. The community derives its name from one of its founders, William Alexander. A post office has been in operation at West Alexandria since 1828. Three buildings in the village have been listed on the

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: the George B. Unger House, the Lange Hotel, and the West Alexandria Depot.

Geography

According to the

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, the village has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 1,340 people, 551 households, and 371 families living in the village. The

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was . There were 611 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.4%

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, 1.0%

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, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 551 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were

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living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 1,395 people, 576 households, and 387 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 600 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.07%

, 0.36%

, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population. There were 576 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were

living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.7% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males. The median income for a household in the village was $36,399, and the median income for a family was $41,685. Males had a median income of $30,982 versus $24,265 for females. The

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for the village was $17,628. About 5.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the

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, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. West Alexandria Depot

Arts and culture

The village hosts an Oktoberfest and Peace Park, which includes music, food, crafts, and an antique car show. The village also hosts a Santa's Villa in December at Peace Park.

Education

Twin Valley Community Schools, which covers the city, operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Twin Valley South High School. West Alexandria has a public library, a branch of the Preble County District Library.

Notable people

* Brittanie Cecil - middle school student and athlete who was killed by errant puck at a

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game.

References

External links

Official website
{{authority control Villages in Preble County, Ohio Populated places established in 1818 1818 establishments in Ohio Villages in Ohio