Clarington, Ohio

Clarington, Ohio
Village

Houses on Market Street

Location of Clarington, Ohio

Location of Clarington in Monroe County
Coordinates: 39°46′22″N 80°52′5″W / 39.77278°N 80.86806°W / 39.77278; -80.86806Coordinates: 39°46′22″N 80°52′5″W / 39.77278°N 80.86806°W / 39.77278; -80.86806
Country United States
State Ohio
County Monroe
Township Salem
Area[1]
 • Total 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2)
 • Land 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation[2] 633 ft (193 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 384
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 382
 • Density 336.8/sq mi (130.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43915
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-15210[5]
GNIS feature ID 1056805[2]

Clarington is a village on the Ohio River in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. The population was 384 at the 2010 census.[6]

Clarington is served by the Monroe County District Library from its administrative offices in Woodsfield, Ohio.

History

Clarington was described in 1833 as having two stores, one tavern, one physician and ten residential houses.

During the mid-1800s, Clarington grew considerably and soon was a booming river port town with nearly 1,500 residents. The village boasted a cigar factory, blacksmith shop, restaurants, lodgings, and employed many residents at the local boat yard. Mozena Brothers Boat Yard designed and built many western river steam "packet-boats" on site in Clarington near the mouth of Sunfish Creek.[7] Most famous of these boats was the 1912 built Liberty. A mural of the boat by artist Ruston Baker can be seen in town. By the late 1920s, boat building was on the decline and Mozena Brothers sold out to Cook Brothers & Thomas Boat Yard. Barges, small gas powered ferries, and other craft continued to be built in Clarington up to 1941. Geographically, Clarington was the last port on the Ohio River before crossing the Mason–Dixon line just a few miles south of the village.[8] Noted author, river historian, and educator J. Mack Gamble was a lifelong resident of the town.[9]

The non-profit Ohio Valley River Museum in Clarington serves to preserve and promote the history of Clarington's past, western river steamboats, the impact of river industries, and the role it plays in future development.[10] The current museum president is Taylor Abbott. Barbara Rush serves as director. The museum is operated by a nine-member board of directors.[11]

In recent years, Clarington has become an epicenter of oil and gas activity after drilling discoveries of Utica and Marcellus gas formations. As of late 2014, Appalachian Resins had signed a letter of intent to lease 50 acres in Clarington. The Houston-based company plans to construct a $1 billion plant on the site that will use ethane, a component of natural gas, from the nearby Utica and Marcellus formations and break it down into ethylene. The project is considered a major development and boost to the economy of Monroe County following the closure of the Ormet aluminum plant.[12]

Geography

Clarington is located at 39°46′22″N 80°52′5″W / 39.77278°N 80.86806°W / 39.77278; -80.86806 (39.772655, -80.868008).[13]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.24 square miles (3.21 km2), of which, 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1850341—
1870728—
188091525.7%
1890762−16.7%
190090518.8%
1910784−13.4%
1920607−22.6%
1930506−16.6%
1940490−3.2%
1950478−2.4%
1960394−17.6%
1970338−14.2%
198055865.1%
1990406−27.2%
20004449.4%
2010384−13.5%
Est. 2015380[14]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 384 people, 165 households, and 107 families residing in the village. The population density was 336.8 inhabitants per square mile (130.0/km2). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 163.2 per square mile (63.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 1.0% African American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 165 households of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 40.3 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.5% male and 55.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 444 people, 182 households, and 125 families residing in the village. The population density was 397.3 people per square mile (153.1/km²). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 187.0 per square mile (72.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.10% White, 0.68% African American, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 182 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,281, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,730. About 21.4% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clarington has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[16]

Climate data for Clarington, Ohio
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 6
(42)		 6
(43)		 13
(56)		 19
(66)		 24
(76)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 29
(85)		 27
(80)		 21
(69)		 12
(54)		 6
(43)		 18
(65)
Average low °C (°F) −6
(22)		 −6
(22)		 −1
(31)		 4
(39)		 9
(48)		 14
(57)		 16
(61)		 16
(60)		 12
(54)		 6
(42)		 0
(32)		 −4
(25)		 5
(41)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 94
(3.7)		 79
(3.1)		 99
(3.9)		 97
(3.8)		 107
(4.2)		 109
(4.3)		 114
(4.5)		 100
(4)		 80
(3)		 74
(2.9)		 80
(3)		 84
(3.3)		 1,110
(43.7)
Source: Weatherbase [17]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Clarington village, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Monroe County river museum coming - MariettaTimes.com - News, Sports, Jobs, Ohio, Community Information - The Marietta Times". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "History of the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Sunfish Creek Festival Will Be Held Saturday - WetzelChronicle.com - News, information, New Martinsville and Wetzel County WV - Wetzel Chronicle". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "Ohio Valley River Museum - WetzelChronicle.com - News, information, New Martinsville and Wetzel County WV - Wetzel Chronicle". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "History of the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  12. ↑ "'Cracker' plant in the works for Monroe County". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  14. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Clarington, Ohio Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on September 15, 2013.
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