The Jewett Car Company was an early 20th-century American industrial company that manufactured streetcars and interurban cars.
13-695: The company was founded in 1893 in Jewett, Ohio , where its first factory was located. In 1904, the company relocated from Jewett to a 10-acre (40,000 m) site along South Williams Street in Newark, Ohio , retaining the original name. The facility soon expanded to become one of Newark's largest employers. Among its customers was the city of San Francisco, California , which purchased several street cars from Jewett. The company produced more than 2,000 wood-and-steel street cars, shipping them to 26 states and Canada . The Jewett Car Company went out of business in 1919 when
26-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05. The population in the village was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
39-501: Is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of
52-494: The poverty line , including 37.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of 65+ residents. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows
65-426: The age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% 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 2.96. The median age in
78-472: The automobile began replacing mass transit . The most notable Jewett-built cars that are still running today are: Additional non-operational Jewett cars are preserved at the following museums: Jewett, Ohio Jewett is a village in Harrison County , Ohio , United States. The population was 554 at the 2020 census . Jewett was originally called Fairview, and under the latter name
91-480: The calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income
104-586: The village has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km ), all land. Jewett is the endpoint of the Conotton Creek Trail , an 11.4-mile (18.3 km) long multi-use rails-to-trails path along the Conotton Creek . It is paved and suitable for bicycling, non-electric scootering, roller blading, wheel chairing, walking, running, and jogging. As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 273 households, and 188 families living in
117-403: The village was 36.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 300 households, and 219 families living in the village. The population density
130-437: The village. The population density was 1,356.9 inhabitants per square mile (523.9/km ). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 621.6 per square mile (240.0/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White , 0.3% African American , 0.1% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population. There were 273 households, 33.7% of which had children under
143-630: Was platted in 1851. The present name is for T. M. Jewett, a railroad official. Jewett was the original home of the Jewett Car Company , a street car manufacturer, from 1894 until 1904. The street cars produced by this factory were shipped throughout the United States. The Jewett Car Company relocated to Newark, Ohio in 1904, and ceased operations in 1919. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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#1732775960980156-463: Was 1,532.2 inhabitants per square mile (591.6/km ). There were 327 housing units at an average density of 639.1 per square mile (246.8/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 98.60% White , 0.26% Native American , and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population. There were 300 households, 34.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had
169-414: Was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 87.3 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 27,125, and the median income for a family was $ 29,297. Males had a median income of $ 30,313 versus $ 16,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 12,158. About 15.8% of families and 21.7% of the population were below
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