Rossford is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States, located along the Maumee River in the Toledo metropolitan area. The population was 6,299 at the 2020 census. The town includes the intersection of Interstate 75 and the Ohio Turnpike. Rossford Public Library and WPAY serve the community.

Rossford was founded as a company town by Edward Ford of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company. In 1898, Ford purchased along the Maumee River to build the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company.

As workers came to the factory, Ford named the resulting town "Rossford" by combining the last name of his second wife, Caroline Ross, with his. Shortly after the foundation of the plant, Ford built the Ford Club next to the plant, so workers could socialize. In 1998, Rossford's centennial, the town built a memorial next to the Ford Club in memory of the foundation of the town. The centennial was marked by a street fair, parade, concert, and several other accommodations.

Edward Ford's father John Baptiste Ford earlier founded Ford City, Pennsylvania as a plate glass company town.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Rossford had a population of 6,299. The median age was 39.7 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.5 males age 18 and over.

There were 2,714 households in Rossford, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.7% were married-couple households, 20.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 5,589 || 88.7%

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| Black or African American || 129 || 2.0%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 14 || 0.2%

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| Asian || 53 || 0.8%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 1 || 0.0%

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| Some other race || 94 || 1.5%

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| Two or more races || 419 || 6.7%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 393 || 6.2%

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2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,293 people, 2,568 households, and 1,705 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,800 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 2,568 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 6,406 people, 2,610 households, and 1,743 families residing in the city.

Amazon operates a fulfillment center in Rossford.

Education

Rossford's school system includes the following:

Active schools

  • Rossford High School (9-12)
  • Rossford Junior High School (6-8)
  • Rossford Elementary School (PreK-5)
  • All Saints Catholic School (PreK-8)

Defunct schools

  • Alter Elementary (now All Saints Catholic School)
  • Indian Hills School (opened 1970, closed 2014)
  • Lime City School (grades varied, the building was closed in 1982 and demolished in 2013)
  • Walnut Street School (demolished)
  • Glenwood School (Renovated into Rossford Elementary)
  • Eagle Point School (demolished)

Notable people

  • Jonathan Bennett, actor
  • Dasit (real name David Shinavar), rapper and contestant on Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show
  • Erick Iskersky, professional tennis player
  • Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Founder of American Atheists, graduated from Rossford High School
  • Johnny Paris (ne John Pocisk), musician
  • John Payak, professional basketball player
  • Eddie Platt, musician
  • Dennis Richmond, news anchor
  • Dave Yorko, musician

References

  • City website
  • Rossford, Ohio at Toledo.com