Reynoldsburg ( ) is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburban community in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area. The population was 41,076 at the 2020 census, making it the 30th-most populous city in Ohio.
History
Reynoldsburg was first settled in 1802 by James and Margaret Crawford. The present name is for John C. Reynolds, a local merchant.
Reynoldsburg is known as "The Birthplace of the Tomato", claiming the first commercial variety of tomato was bred there in the 19th century, and the Tomato Festival has been held every year since 1965. Every year there is a Tomato Festival Queen. The Tomato Festival takes place in August.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Blacklick Creek flows through Reynoldsburg.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Reynoldsburg had a population of 41,076. The median age was 36.7 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.4 males age 18 and over.
99.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.1% lived in rural areas.
There were 15,439 households in Reynoldsburg, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.8% were married-couple households, 16.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 20,803 || 50.6%
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| Black or African American || 11,952 || 29.1%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 133 || 0.3%
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| Asian || 4,036 || 9.8%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 6 || 0.0%
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| Some other race || 1,272 || 3.1%
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| Two or more races || 2,874 || 7.0%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 2,293 || 5.6%
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 35,893 people, 14,387 households, and 9,551 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 15,611 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 69.7% White or European American, 23.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 14,387 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census including nine major parks. Established in 1948 the first Franklin County Metro Park opened in Reynoldsburg, Blacklick Woods and Blacklick Woods Golf Course; a 643-acre park with a golf course, several multi purpose trails, one of the oldest Beech-maple forest in central Ohio, a winter sledding hill, a Nature Center and the Walter A. Tucker State Nature Preserve located inside Blacklick Woods.
Education
The majority of Reynoldsburg is in the Reynoldsburg City Schools.
The Reynoldsburg school district currently has seven elementary schools, two junior high schools and one high school with two campuses. The high school and junior high schools' mascot is Rocky Raider (a pirate) and its colors are purple and gold.
Elementary (K-5)
- Herbert Mills Elementary
- Rosehill Elementary
- Slate Ridge Elementary
- Taylor Road Elementary
- Summit Road Elementary
- French Run Elementary
- Waggoner Road Elementary School
Middle-Junior (6-8)
- Baldwin Road Junior High(6-8)
- Waggoner Road Junior High(6-8)
High School (9-12)
- Reynoldsburg High School - Livingston Campus BELL & HS2 (9-12)
- Reynoldsburg High School - Summit Campus eSTEM & Encore (9-12)
Infrastructure
thumb|Reynoldsburg Police Headquarters
The Reynoldsburg Division of Police, with a total of 70 sworn officers, 21 civilians, and 12 reserve police officers, is located next to City Hall. The agency currently has a Motor Unit (with four cycles), a Canine Unit (with two dogs), a Special Investigations Unit, a Criminal Investigations Unit, School Resource Officers (two), Community Resource Officers (two located at sub-stations), bicycle officers, a Dispatch Center, and fields a joint SWAT team with Whitehall Police. RPD has been an innovator in central Ohio. The agency's primary community outreach program is its Illumination Project, borrowed from the City of Charleston Police Department. Each month, the RPD hosts a Q&A sessions with the chief or other officials. RPD was the first agency in central Ohio to begin a security camera registration program, allowing RPD detectives to quickly ascertain potential leads. Other changes implemented in 2019 include a cold case review, body worn cameras, a bias analysis, and a lateral hiring program.
Notable people
- Aman Ali, comedian and storyteller
- Le'Veon Bell, football player for Michigan State and Kansas City Chiefs
- Calvin Booth, former professional basketball player who currently serves as the general manager of the Denver Nuggets
- Ashton Dulin, football player for Malone University and Indianapolis colts
- Eric Fryer, Major League Baseball catcher for St. Louis Cardinals
- Mike Matheny, St. Louis Cardinals manager and three-time MLB Golden Glove winner
References
External links
- City website
- Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce official site