Huber Heights, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Huber Heights is a city in Montgomery
, Miami
, and Greene
Counties in the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban development began in the area in 1956. The former Wayne Township, now defunct, incorporated as the City of Huber Heights in 1980. Huber Heights continued to grow by annexing parcels in Miami and Greene Counties. Huber Heights is the third largest suburb
in the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area by population, behind Kettering
with 56,163, and Beavercreek
with 45,193. Huber Heights' current mayor
is Ron Fisher. The population of Huber Heights was 38,101 at the 2010 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.7 km²), of which, 21.0 square miles (54.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) (0.43%) is water.
The city developed northeast of Dayton on land between the Great Miami River
and the Mad River
. State Routes 202
(Old Troy Pike) and 201
(Brandt Pike) serve as the main north-south arteries, while Shull Rd., Executive Blvd., Interstate 70
, Taylorsville, Chambersburg, and Fishburg Roads serve as the main east-west arteries. The bulk of the city lies between Needmore Road to the south and Interstate 70
to the North. Recent development has expanded the boundaries of the city north into Miami County, Ohio
near National Road
.
of 2000, 38,212 people, 14,392 households, and 10,779 families were residing in the city. The population density
was 1,817.2 people per square mile (701.6/km²). There were 14,938 housing units at an average density of 710.4 per square mile (274.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.88% White, 9.78% African American, 0.28% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races
, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.
There were 14,392 households of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city 27.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,073, and the median income for a family was $53,579. Males had a median income of $40,099 versus $28,723 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,951. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
(now Huber Heights Police)
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
, Miami
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
, and Greene
Greene County, Ohio
Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of 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...
. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban development began in the area in 1956. The former Wayne Township, now defunct, incorporated as the City of Huber Heights in 1980. Huber Heights continued to grow by annexing parcels in Miami and Greene Counties. Huber Heights is the third largest suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
in the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area by population, behind Kettering
Kettering, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 57,502 people, 25,657 households, and 15,727 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,077.4 people per square mile . There were 26,936 housing units at an average density of 1,441.6 per square mile...
with 56,163, and Beavercreek
Beavercreek, Ohio
Beavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
with 45,193. Huber Heights' current mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
is Ron Fisher. The population of Huber Heights was 38,101 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
.
Geography
Most of Huber Heights is in Montgomery County while the city has recently annexed into Miami County. One small parcel of the city is located in Greene County.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 21.1 square miles (54.7 km²), of which, 21.0 square miles (54.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) (0.43%) is water.
The city developed northeast of Dayton on land between the Great Miami River
Great Miami River
The Great Miami River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately long, in southwestern Ohio in the United States...
and the Mad River
Mad River (Ohio)
The Mad River is a stream located in the west central part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It flows from Logan County to downtown Dayton, where it meets the Great Miami River. The stream flows southwest from its source near Campbell Hill through West Liberty, along U.S...
. State Routes 202
Ohio State Route 202
State Route 202 is a north–south state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The highway runs from its southern terminus at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton to its northern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 55 in the eastern end of Troy.The...
(Old Troy Pike) and 201
Ohio State Route 201
State Route 201 is a long north–south state highway in the western portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 201 is at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton...
(Brandt Pike) serve as the main north-south arteries, while Shull Rd., Executive Blvd., Interstate 70
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
, Taylorsville, Chambersburg, and Fishburg Roads serve as the main east-west arteries. The bulk of the city lies between Needmore Road to the south and Interstate 70
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
to the North. Recent development has expanded the boundaries of the city north into Miami County, Ohio
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
near National Road
National Road
The National Road or Cumberland Road was the first major improved highway in the United States to be built by the federal government. Construction began heading west in 1811 at Cumberland, Maryland, on the Potomac River. It crossed the Allegheny Mountains and southwestern Pennsylvania, reaching...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, 38,212 people, 14,392 households, and 10,779 families were 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 1,817.2 people per square mile (701.6/km²). There were 14,938 housing units at an average density of 710.4 per square mile (274.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.88% White, 9.78% African American, 0.28% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.
There were 14,392 households of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% 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, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city 27.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,073, and the median income for a family was $53,579. Males had a median income of $40,099 versus $28,723 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 $20,951. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
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- Civil War General, born on family farm at corner of Chambersburg and Endicott roads - Braxton MillerBraxton MillerBraxton Miller is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes.-High school career:Miller went to Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio. While there, he was named Mr. Football Award Finalist, and also competed in the UnderArmour All-American Game. He...
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2011 to Present
In Memory
- Officer Leo Doug Casto Jr. - accidentally shot 8/23/1974 while serving with the Wayne Township Police
(now Huber Heights Police)
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See also
- Huber Heights City School DistrictHuber Heights City School District-Elementary Schools:*Kitty Hawk Elementary*LaMendola Elementary *Menlo Park Elementary*Monticello Elementary*Rushmore Elementary*Titus Elementary*Valley Forge Elementary-External links:*...
- Wayne High SchoolWayne High School (Ohio)Wayne High School is a secondary public school with an enrollment of more than 2,300 located in Huber Heights, Ohio, north of Dayton, Ohio.In 2007 Dr. Reva Cosby became head principal, replacing John Allen.- Facilities :...
- Studebaker Middle SchoolStudebaker Middle SchoolStudebaker Middle School is one of two middle schools within the Huber Heights School District Ohio. It hosts grades 6, 7 and 8 for half of the middle school population. As of 2010 the principal for the past 30 years has been Mr. Tom Heid. The assistant Principal is Mr...