West Alexandria, Ohio

West Alexandria is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,395 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

West Alexandria is located at coor dms|39|44|40|N|84|32|1|W|city (39.744544, -84.533747)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,395 people, 576 households, and 387 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,929.0 people per square mile (748.1/km²). There were 600 housing units at an average density of 829.7/sq mi (321.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.07% White, 0.36% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 576 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,399, and the median income for a family was $41,685. Males had a median income of $30,982 versus $24,265 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,628. About 5.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

* Twin Valley South Elementary School
* Lanier Township Middle School (closed)
* Twin Valley South Middle School
* Twin Valley South High School

Local events

The village is home to several traditional events held annually, which includes the Oktoberfest.Held at Peace Park on US 35, music, food and crafts are always main attractions at the event, which opens with classic German music performed from inside the gazebo at the park.Also drawing a large crowd are the country cloggers and two-steppers. These local groups entertain the crowd on an outdoor stage as contemporary country music and classics are played while dancers perform.The second day of the festival always brings out antique car lovers as the Antique Car Run begins its trek through the county on Sunday afternoon. Car lovers can also enjoy other classic vehicles on Saturday as cars throughout the area are lined up along the back of the park for spectators to enjoy.

Another favorite is the Santa's Villa, located on East Dayton Street. Santa's Villa is opened early in December and visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas near the village's Peace Park.

Historical Buildings

Two buildings in the village are on the National Register—the George Unger home and the old hotel.

Notable natives

*Brittanie Cecil, girl killed by errant puck at a Columbus Blue Jackets game

References

External links

* [http://www.walexpreb.org/ Official website]
* [http://www.tvs.k12.oh.us School website]