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'''Stryker''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Williams County, Ohio|Williams County]], [[Ohio]], |
'''Stryker''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Williams County, Ohio|Williams County]], [[Ohio]], United States. The population was 1,259 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Stryker was [[plat]]ted in 1853.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.holidaycityohio.org/county_information.htm |title=County Information (Williams County, Ohio) |accessdate= |
Stryker was [[plat]]ted in 1853.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.holidaycityohio.org/county_information.htm |title=County Information (Williams County, Ohio) |accessdate=November 3, 2015 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222014315/http://www.holidaycityohio.org/county_information.htm |archivedate=February 22, 2014 }}</ref> The village was named for John Stryker, a railroad promoter.<ref>{{cite book|author=Charles A. Bowersox|title=A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio|url=https://archive.org/details/standardhistoryo01bowe|year=1920|publisher=Lewis Publishing Company|page=[https://archive.org/details/standardhistoryo01bowe/page/415 415]}}</ref> A post office has been in operation at Stryker since 1855.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Williams | title=Williams County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> |
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From 1901 to 1939, Stryker was the operation center for the [[Toledo and Indiana Railway]], an [[interurban]] and electric company that began operation between [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]] and Stryker in 1901, with an extension west to [[Bryan, Ohio|Bryan]], Ohio, in 1905. The construction of a power plant near the [[Tiffin River]] for the electrified railway in 1905 helped bring power to a large portion of northwest Ohio. |
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On July 23, 1966, Stryker was one of the end points of a record-setting speed run by a [[New York Central]] [[Budd Rail Diesel Car|RDC-3]], [[M-497 Black Beetle]], modified with a pair of jet engines, as the rail line between it and [[Butler, Indiana|Butler]], Indiana, was both straight and flat. The car reached a speed of {{convert|183.68|mph|km/h|1|abbr=on}}, an American rail speed record that still stands today. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Stryker is located at {{coord|41|30|10|N|84|25|2|W|type:city}} (41.502688, -84.417223).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.88|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.88|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1870= 671 |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name =" |
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,335 people, 524 households, and 348 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1534.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 602 housing units at an average density of {{convert|692.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.4% of the population. |
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There were 524 households of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. |
There were 524 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. |
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The median age in the village was 34.7 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. |
The median age in the village was 34.7 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,406 people, 542 households, and 391 families |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,406 people, 542 households, and 391 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,736.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 577 housing units at an average density of {{convert|712.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 94.74% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.56% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.82% of the population. |
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There were 542 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. |
There were 542 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. |
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In the village, the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. |
In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. |
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The median income for a household in the village was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $44,453. Males had a median income of $30,643 versus $21,743 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,371. About 4.0% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the village was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $44,453. Males had a median income of $30,643 versus $21,743 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,371. About 4.0% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Stryker Public Schools are part of the [[Stryker Local School District]]. There is one elementary school and one high school in the district. Students attend [[Stryker High School]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.stryker.k12.oh.us/|title= Stryker Local School District|publisher= Stryker Local School District|accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref> |
Stryker Public Schools are part of the [[Stryker Local School District]]. There is one elementary school and one high school in the district. Students attend [[Stryker High School]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.stryker.k12.oh.us/|title= Stryker Local School District|publisher= Stryker Local School District|accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref> |
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Stryker has a public library, a branch of the Williams County Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mywcpl.org/content/hours-locations | title=Hours & Locations | publisher=Williams County Public Library | accessdate=March 3, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Notable person== |
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Latest revision as of 07:13, 21 December 2024
Stryker, Ohio | |
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 Stryker's former rail depot | |
| Motto: "where you make the difference!" | |
 Location of Stryker, Ohio | |
 Location of Stryker in Williams County | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′00″N 84°25′05″W / 41.50000°N 84.41806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,259 |
| • Density | 1,406.70/sq mi (543.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43557 |
| Area code | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-75140[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399922[2] |
Stryker is a village in Williams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,259 at the 2020 census.
History
[edit]Stryker was platted in 1853.[4] The village was named for John Stryker, a railroad promoter.[5] A post office has been in operation at Stryker since 1855.[6]
From 1901 to 1939, Stryker was the operation center for the Toledo and Indiana Railway, an interurban and electric company that began operation between Toledo and Stryker in 1901, with an extension west to Bryan, Ohio, in 1905. The construction of a power plant near the Tiffin River for the electrified railway in 1905 helped bring power to a large portion of northwest Ohio.
On July 23, 1966, Stryker was one of the end points of a record-setting speed run by a New York Central RDC-3, M-497 Black Beetle, modified with a pair of jet engines, as the rail line between it and Butler, Indiana, was both straight and flat. The car reached a speed of 183.68 mph (295.6 km/h), an American rail speed record that still stands today.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2), of which 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1870 | 671 | — | |
| 1880 | 662 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,017 | 53.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,206 | 18.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,026 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,014 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 817 | −19.4% | |
| 1940 | 929 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,026 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,205 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,296 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,423 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,468 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,406 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,335 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,259 | −5.7% | |
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2010 census
[edit]As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,335 people, 524 households, and 348 families living in the village. The population density was 1,534.5 inhabitants per square mile (592.5/km2). There were 602 housing units at an average density of 692.0 per square mile (267.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.
There were 524 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the village was 34.7 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,406 people, 542 households, and 391 families living in the village. The population density was 1,736.2 inhabitants per square mile (670.4/km2). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 712.5 per square mile (275.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.74% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 3.56% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.82% of the population.
There were 542 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $44,453. Males had a median income of $30,643 versus $21,743 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,371. About 4.0% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]Stryker Public Schools are part of the Stryker Local School District. There is one elementary school and one high school in the district. Students attend Stryker High School.[10]
Stryker has a public library, a branch of the Williams County Public Library.[11]
Notable person
[edit]- Caril Ann Fugate, accomplice of spree killer Charles Starkweather.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stryker, Ohio
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "County Information (Williams County, Ohio)". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ Charles A. Bowersox (1920). A Standard History of Williams County, Ohio. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 415.
- ^ "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ "Stryker Local School District". Stryker Local School District. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Hours & Locations". Williams County Public Library. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Caril Ann Fugate, Infamous 1950s Murder Spree Convict, Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Husband, Huffington Post, August 7, 2013
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