Peebles, Ohio
| Peebles, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): P-Town | |
 Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio. |
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| Coordinates: 38°56′52″N 83°24′28″W / 38.94778°N 83.40778°WCoordinates: 38°56′52″N 83°24′28″W / 38.94778°N 83.40778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Meigs |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Norman L. Newman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,782 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,780 |
| • Density | 1,510.2/sq mi (583.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 45660 |
| Area code(s) | 937 |
| FIPS code | 39-61420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1044358 |
| Website | http://peeblesohio.us/ |
Peebles is a village in Meigs Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is sixty-four miles east of Cincinnati. The population was 1,782 at the 2010 census. General Electric maintains a test facility for jet engines nearby.
Peebles had its start in the year 1881 with the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for John G. Peebles, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement.
Peebles corporation limit sign.
Looking south on Main Street (Ohio Highway 41) in Peebles.
Water tower in Peebles.
1957 Cairn of Peace located on the corner of Main and Elm Streets in Peebles.
Peebles Ohio Historical Marker outlining the history of Peebles.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2), all land.
The village's estimated median household income was $19,058 in 2009, and the median income for a family was $30,390. The village's per capita income was $13,739. About 27.1% of residents of the village were below the poverty line, including 26.3% for White residents, 100% for African American residents, 0% for Hispanic and Latino residents, 100% for Native American residents, and 37.6% of residents of two or more races.
As of the census of 2010, 1,782 people, 758 households, and 456 families resided in the village. The population density was 1,469 people per square mile (574.8/km²). There were 867 housing units at an average density of 722.5 per square mile (279.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
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