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Blanchester, OH

Blanchester is a village in Clinton and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 4,224 at the 2020 census. Blanchester is part of the Wilmington, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN Combined Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.25 square miles (11.01 km²), of which 4.15 square miles (10.75 km²) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) is water. There is no other community named "Blanchester" in the world.

Blanchester was laid out in 1832 by Joseph and John Blancett, and named for them. In March 2020, the historic Bindley Block building burnt down.

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,243 people, 1,636 households, and 1,113 families living in the village. The population density was 1,022.4 inhabitants per square mile (394.8/km²). There were 1,854 housing units at an average density of 446.7 per square mile (172.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 1,636 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Blanchester Local School District consists of Putman Elementary School, an Intermediate School, Middle School & High School. The mascot is the Blanchester Wildcat. Blanchester Schools are known for academic excellence. Blanchester High School currently holds a Bronze national rating by U.S. News & World Report. Blanchester has a lending library, the Blanchester Public Library.

Blanchester places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with the Clinton Memorial Hospital and Continental Manor serving as vital healthcare providers for the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Blanchester Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. A popular option includes Blanchester Wildcats Athletics. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Blanchester, such as the Great-Little Trail and the Mad River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Blanchester, OH are Great American Ball Park, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and American Sign Museum.

Population: 4,217 (2022). ZIP Code: 45107. Area codes: 937, 326. Elevation: 971 ft (296 m). Area: 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km²).

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What is Blanchester, OH, known for?

Visiting the World's Biggest Horseshoe Crab. Along 664 West Main Street, Blanchester, OH, rests the largest horseshoe crab in the world. The crab is a 12-foot tall, 24-foot wide hollow where you can walk in and relish its interior view. Outdoor ceremonies such as weddings are also held in this spectacular spot.

How did Blanchester, OH get its name?

Blanchester's history only dates back to the nineteenth century, which is the case for many surrounding areas as well. Its history began in the year 1832.  Joseph and John Blancett laid out the area and founded it, and Blanchester gets its name from this pair.

What are the demographics of Blanchester, OH?

Blanchester, OH is home to a population of 4.64k people, of which 100% are citizens. As of 2022, 0% of Blanchester, OH residents were born outside of the country (0 people). In 2022, there were 39.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.48k people) in Blanchester, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 35 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Blanchester

Clinton Memorial Hospital 

Continental Manor 

Blanchester Parks and Recreation Department

Blanchester Wildcats Athletics

Great-Little Trail 

Mad River Trail

Great American Ball Park

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

American Sign Museum

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