Gambier, Ohio | |
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Village | |
Middle Path
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Location of Gambier, Ohio |
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Location of Gambier in Knox County |
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Coordinates: 40°22′35″N 82°23′48″W / 40.37639°N 82.39667°WCoordinates: 40°22′35″N 82°23′48″W / 40.37639°N 82.39667°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Knox |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kachen Kimmell |
Area | |
• Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
• Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,391 |
• Estimate (2012) | 2,408 |
• Density | 2,543.6/sq mi (982.1/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 43022 |
Area code(s) | 740 |
FIPS code | 39-29246 |
GNIS feature ID | 1056293 |
Website | http://www.villageofgambier.org/ |
Gambier is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,391 at the 2010 census.
Gambier is the home of Kenyon College. A major feature is a gravel path running the length of the village, fondly referred to as "Middle Path". This path has become a piece of Gambier's history, as it is used by college students and residents alike as a way through the community.
Gambier was laid out in 1824. The village was named after one of Kenyon College's early benefactors, Lord Gambier.
Gambier is located at 40°22′35″N 82°23′48″W / 40.37639°N 82.39667°W (40.376400, -82.396570), along the Kokosing River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,391 people, 343 households, and 126 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,543.6 inhabitants per square mile (982.1/km2). There were 375 housing units at an average density of 398.9 per square mile (154.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.5% White, 2.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.