Greenfield now listed as a village, following report on 2010 census; recount underway
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Secretary of State Jon Husted has released an official roster of cities and villages throughout the state following a review of the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau Report.
In total, Ohio will have 247 cities and 691 villages.
Among the changes following the 2010 census, Greenfield will be reclassified as a village, the secretary's office said.
Greenfield had 4,906 residents in the 2000 census; but after a recount, was listed with 5,107 residents. The 2010 count showed 4,639 residents of Greenfield.
Under Section 703.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Secretary of State’s office reviews the 10-year Census report and verifies the population totals of all municipalities and villages. Those entities that have populations of 5,000 or more are issued proclamations indicating their status as a city, while those entities that have populations under 5,000 are issued proclamations indicating their status as a village.
In neighboring Pike County, Waverly's population declined, placing it in village status. Waverly was listed with 4,433 residents in 2000 before a recount lifted the number to more than 5,000. The 2010 census indicated 4,408 residents of Waverly.
“Census data is critical for ensuring Ohio communities receive all of the rights and benefits due to them under the law,” Husted said.
Compared to the 2000 census figures, Ohio’s population has grown by 2 percent to 11,536,504.
The number of cities in Ohio has increased by three, from 244 to 247, and the number of villages remains at 691 total. Among these, several communities received a new classification. Six villages have been reclassified as cities and nine cities as villages. (See link for a complete list: www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/news/20110413a.xls). These municipalities and villages officially change status within 30 days of the date the proclamation was issued, though the law affords them the ability to go through an enumeration process if they feel the count does not accurately reflect their population.
Based on raw data from the Census Bureau, three communities – Ada, Granville and Grafton -- reached populations of more than 5,000, which would have led to a change in status; however, the law provides that for purposes of city and village classification, college students and prison inmates are not included as part of the official population. As such, these three communities will remain villages.
A complete roster of Ohio’s cities and villages, as well as a list of those in which the classification has changed, is available by visiting the following link: www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/news/20110413.xls.[[In-content Ad]]
In total, Ohio will have 247 cities and 691 villages.
Among the changes following the 2010 census, Greenfield will be reclassified as a village, the secretary's office said.
Greenfield had 4,906 residents in the 2000 census; but after a recount, was listed with 5,107 residents. The 2010 count showed 4,639 residents of Greenfield.
Greenfield is currently undergoing a recount, conducted by area volunteers.
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop said that finance director Karen Daniels has until the end of April to report the informal census numbers. Depending on the results of the recount, Greenfield could remain classified as a city.
Greenfield is currently undergoing a recount, conducted by area volunteers.
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop said that finance director Karen Daniels has until the end of April to report the informal census numbers. Depending on the results of the recount, Greenfield could remain classified as a city.
Under Section 703.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Secretary of State’s office reviews the 10-year Census report and verifies the population totals of all municipalities and villages. Those entities that have populations of 5,000 or more are issued proclamations indicating their status as a city, while those entities that have populations under 5,000 are issued proclamations indicating their status as a village.
In neighboring Pike County, Waverly's population declined, placing it in village status. Waverly was listed with 4,433 residents in 2000 before a recount lifted the number to more than 5,000. The 2010 census indicated 4,408 residents of Waverly.
“Census data is critical for ensuring Ohio communities receive all of the rights and benefits due to them under the law,” Husted said.
Compared to the 2000 census figures, Ohio’s population has grown by 2 percent to 11,536,504.
The number of cities in Ohio has increased by three, from 244 to 247, and the number of villages remains at 691 total. Among these, several communities received a new classification. Six villages have been reclassified as cities and nine cities as villages. (See link for a complete list: www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/news/20110413a.xls). These municipalities and villages officially change status within 30 days of the date the proclamation was issued, though the law affords them the ability to go through an enumeration process if they feel the count does not accurately reflect their population.
Based on raw data from the Census Bureau, three communities – Ada, Granville and Grafton -- reached populations of more than 5,000, which would have led to a change in status; however, the law provides that for purposes of city and village classification, college students and prison inmates are not included as part of the official population. As such, these three communities will remain villages.
A complete roster of Ohio’s cities and villages, as well as a list of those in which the classification has changed, is available by visiting the following link: www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/news/20110413.xls.[[In-content Ad]]