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Girard is a city in southern Trumbull County, Ohio, United States, along the Mahoning River. The population was 9,603 at the 2020 census.[3][4] It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

Girard, Ohio
City
City of Girard
Henry Barnhisel House
Location of Girard in Trumbull County within the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 41°9′31″N 80°41′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyTrumbull
Government
 • MayorJames J. Melfi
Area
[1]
 • Total6.10 sq mi (15.81 km2)
 • Land5.64 sq mi (14.61 km2)
 • Water0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
Elevation
[2]
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,603
 • Density1,702.36/sq mi (657.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44420
Area code(s)330, 234
FIPS code39-30198
GNIS feature ID1048785[2]
Websitehttp://www.cityofgirard.com/

History


It is believed that Girard takes its name from Stephen Girard, a French American philanthropist who was the founder of the Girard Bank and Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[5] It was first settled in 1800 but remained static until the Ohio and Erie Canal was completed.[6]


Geography


Girard is located at 41°9′31″N 80°41′44″W (41.158607, −80.695558).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.37 square miles (16.50 km2), of which 5.88 square miles (15.23 km2) is land and 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2) is water.[8]


Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19002,630—
19103,73642.1%
19206,55575.5%
19309,85950.4%
19409,805−0.5%
195010,1133.1%
196012,99728.5%
197014,1198.6%
198012,517−11.3%
199011,304−9.7%
200010,902−3.6%
20109,958−8.7%
20209,603−3.6%
2021 (est.)9,553−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2018 Estimate[10][11]

2010 census


As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 9,958 people, 4,307 households, and 2,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,693.5 inhabitants per square mile (653.9/km2). There were 4,746 housing units at an average density of 807.1 per square mile (311.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 4.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 4,307 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.


Government


Girard has a statutory form of government as drawn up by the Ohio Revised Code. It has 7 member City Council, and a Council President, of which all 8 serve 2 year terms and elected by the voters of the city. There are no term limits. Girard's other elected positions are Mayor, Auditor, Law Director and Treasurer, all of which serve 4 year terms, and are without term limits.


Education


Children in Girard are served by the Girard City School District. Girard City Schools are overseen by a 5 member Board of Education chosen by the electorate of the school district to 4 year terms, without term limits. The current schools serving Girard are:

In addition, the St. Rose Elementary School is overseen by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown for children in grades PK-8 as a private option.


Notable people



References


  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Girard, Ohio
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Girard city, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 138.
  6. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 52.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  11. "Girard city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  12. "2008 Blue Ribbon Schools". Retrieved 12 January 2012.




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