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44-599: Wheelersburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Scioto County , Ohio , United States. It lies along the northern banks of the Ohio River in southern Ohio . Wheelersburg is approximately 7 miles (11 km) east of Portsmouth and 14 miles (23 km) west of Ironton . It is in Porter Township . The population was 6,531 at the 2020 census . Wheelersburg was originally called Concord, and under

88-421: A CDP have no legal status and may not always correspond with the local understanding of the area or community with the same name. However, criteria established for the 2010 census require that a CDP name "be one that is recognized and used in daily communication by the residents of the community" (not "a name developed solely for planning or other purposes") and recommend that a CDP's boundaries be mapped based on

132-539: A crosstown rival, winning 26–0. In 1922, they played and defeated the Huntington Boosters 12–0 on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 30. The Tanks continued playing on this national holiday each year thru 1930, which was the Tanks final season. Several Tank players (including Glenn Presnell) continued their football careers by joining the nearby Portsmouth Spartans, who continued the annual tradition until their demise after

176-511: A male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23, and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

220-588: A new railroad station downtown in 1906, and it continued in operation into the mid-20th century. Two major floods (1917, 1937) caused extensive damage to the city and its industries. The second flood came during the Great Depression; together with the shift in the iron industry, it devastated the city. The iron industry declined, affecting other industries as well. As the iron industries closed, Ironton had little with which to replace them. An industrial city, Ironton worked to attract other heavy industry to

264-461: A population of at least 10,000. For the 1970 Census , the population threshold for "unincorporated places" in urbanized areas was reduced to 5,000. For the 1980 Census , the designation was changed to "census designated places" and the designation was made available for places inside urbanized areas in New England. For the 1990 Census , the population threshold for CDPs in urbanized areas

308-769: A street railway, the Ironton Petersburg Street Railway , four daily newspapers, and a few foreign-language publications. Ironton was also known for its accommodating attitude toward sin and vice associated with the mine and ironworkers. With its location on the Ohio River, Ironton became a destination on the Underground Railroad for refugee slaves seeking freedom in the North. John Campbell and some other city leaders sheltered slaves in their homes during their journeys. During

352-490: A total area of 4.46 square miles (11.55 km ), of which 4.16 square miles (10.77 km ) is land and 0.30 square miles (0.78 km ) is water. Ironton is located within the northern limits of a humid subtropical climate (Koppen C fa ) which is typical of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky . The region experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are cool to cold with mild periods and summers are generally hot and humid, with significant precipitation year-round. Ironton

396-489: A total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km), or 1.36%, is water. Wheelersburg suffered an F5 (maximum wind speeds of 261–318 miles per hour) tornado on April 23, 1968, in which seven people were killed and 93 people injured, costing nearly $ 5 million in damages. Wheelersburg is below the Ohio state average for tornado activity, however. As of

440-483: Is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Ohio , United States. The population was 10,571 at the 2020 census . Located in southernmost Ohio along the Ohio River , it is 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Huntington, West Virginia , within the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area . The city's name is a contraction of "iron town", stemming from its long ties to the iron industry . It also had one of

484-567: Is largely transitional in its plant life, sharing traditionally northern trees in landscaping like the blue spruce along with Magnolia and the occasional Needle Palm from the Upland South . As of the census of 2010, there were 11,129 people, 4,817 households, and 2,882 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,675.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,032.9/km ). There were 5,382 housing units at an average density of 1,293.8 per square mile (499.5/km ). The racial makeup of

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528-730: Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence County, Ohio . The district includes Early Commercial architecture and Modern architecture representing periods from 1850 through 1974. The buildings include businesses, City Hall, financial institutions, meeting halls, United States Post Office buildings, professional service buildings and railroad industry-related structures. Memorial Day events include Charity Fair, offering carnival games, crafts, inflatable rides, food, and musical acts. The Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade, founded in 1868,

572-524: Is the United States' oldest continuously running Memorial Day parade. The city is managed by a seven-member city council, the current members of which include Chairman Craig Harvey, Chris Perry, Nate Kline, Bob Cleary, Chris Haney, Robbie Brown, and Jacob Hock. Former mayor Katrina Keith was defeated in the November 2019 election by a total of 2,082 votes to 827 votes, but filed suit claiming that

616-654: The 1890 Census , in which the Census mixed unincorporated places with incorporated places in its products with "town" or "village" as its label. This made it confusing to determine which of the "towns" were or were not incorporated. The 1900 through 1930 Censuses did not report data for unincorporated places. For the 1940 Census , the Census Bureau compiled a separate report of unofficial, unincorporated communities of 500 or more people. The Census Bureau officially defined this category as "unincorporated places" in

660-461: The 1950 Census and used that term through the 1970 Census. For the 1950 Census, these types of places were identified only outside " urbanized areas ". In 1960 , the Census Bureau also identified unincorporated places inside urbanized areas (except in New England , whose political geography is based on the New England town , and is distinctly different from other areas of the U.S.), but with

704-506: The American Civil War , local military regiments were mustered, quartered, and trained at Camp Ironton , a military post located at the county fairgrounds. The downfall of Ironton came as the market for iron changed. Also, the nation was making the transition from a demand for iron to steel. After a nationwide economic recession in the late 19th century, Ironton was no longer growing. The Norfolk and Western Railway built

748-819: The Ironton Tanks . The team was organized in 1919 and played through 1930. The football field previously used by the Tanks is now home to the Ironton High School Football team, the Ironton Fighting Tigers. The Tanks began what is now the National Football League 's Thanksgiving Day Game tradition of the Detroit Lions. The Tanks played a game in 1920 the day after Thanksgiving with the Lombards,

792-463: The Mexico–United States border , and unincorporated resort and retirement communities and their environs. The boundaries of any CDP may change from decade to decade, and the Census Bureau may de-establish a CDP after a period of study, then re-establish it some decades later. Most unincorporated areas within the United States are not and have not been included in any CDP. The boundaries of

836-712: The Portsmouth Public Library -Wheelersburg Branch, the Wheelersburg Local School District , and by a full-time as well as a volunteer fire department . Wheelersburg is a member of the Division II Southern Ohio Conference (S.O.C.). In 1989 and 2017, the high school football team won the OHSAA state championship. Wheelersburg is the home of the 2001 11-12-year-old, the 2003 13-14-year-old,

880-568: The census of 2000, there were 6,471 people, 2,558 households, and 1,826 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,112.9 inhabitants per square mile (429.7/km). There were 2,755 housing units at an average density of 473.8 per square mile (182.9/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.90% White , 0.28% African American , 0.63% Native American , 0.14% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.15% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of

924-588: The 1933 season. The Spartans' assets were acquired by businessman G.A. Richards and moved to Detroit, where they were renamed the Lions. Asked by Richards about ways to improve ticket sales, the players replied that they always got a good turnout on Thanksgiving Day. He promptly scheduled the first Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has

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968-725: The 2003 15-16-year-old, and the 2007 9-10-year-old state girls' softball champions. Wheelersburg is also the home of the 2007 11-12-year-old boys Little League team that was invited to play an exhibition game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania during the Little League World Series festivities. In 2012 the Wheelersburg high school boys baseball team received their second state title championship. Wheelersburg won back to back baseball championships in 2012 and 2013. In 2018 11-12-year-old girls' softball team won

1012-402: The Census Bureau considers some towns in New England states, New Jersey and New York as well as townships in some other states as MCDs, even though they are incorporated municipalities in those states. In such states, CDPs may be defined within such towns or spanning the boundaries of multiple towns. There are a number of reasons for the CDP designation: Ironton Ohio Ironton

1056-640: The Little League World Series becoming the first team (boys or girls) to win the World Series from Ohio. In 2011 the school's football stadium underwent renovations. The renovations were completed prior to the 2012 season and the first game in the new stadium was played against rival Ironton . Census-designated place CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places , such as self-governing cities , towns , and villages , for

1100-403: The average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males. The median income for a household in the city

1144-401: The average family size was 2.91. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.0 males. The median income for a household in the CDP

1188-484: The boundaries for CDPs. The PSAP was to be offered to county and municipal planning agencies during 2008. The boundaries of such places may be defined in cooperation with local or tribal officials, but are not fixed, and do not affect the status of local government or incorporation; the territories thus defined are strictly statistical entities. CDP boundaries may change from one census to the next to reflect changes in settlement patterns. Further, as statistical entities,

1232-419: The boundaries of the CDP may not correspond with local understanding of the area with the same name. Recognized communities may be divided into two or more CDPs while on the other hand, two or more communities may be combined into one CDP. A CDP may also cover the unincorporated part of a named community, where the rest lies within an incorporated place. By defining an area as a CDP, that locality then appears in

1276-579: The city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 11,211 people, 4,906 households, and 3,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,711.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,046.8/km ). There were 5,507 housing units at an average density of 1,331.8 per square mile (514.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.33% White , 5.24% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.09% from other races , and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of

1320-420: The city was 92.6% White , 4.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 4,817 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had

1364-482: The first professional football teams, the Ironton Tanks . Ironton was founded in 1849 by John Campbell, a prominent pig iron manufacturer in the area. He chose the location of Ironton because of its site along the Ohio River , which would allow for water transport of iron ore to markets downriver. Between 1850 and 1890, Ironton was one of the foremost producers of iron in the world. England , France , and Russia all purchased iron for warships from here due to

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1408-788: The geographic extent associated with inhabitants' regular use of the named place. There is no provision, however, that this name recognition be unanimous for all residents, or that all residents use the community for which the CDP is named for services provided therein. There is no mandatory correlation between CDP names or boundaries and those established for other human purposes, such as post office names or zones, political precincts, or school districts. The Census Bureau states that census-designated places are not considered incorporated places and that it includes only census-designated places in its city population list for Hawaii because that state has no incorporated cities. In addition, census city lists from 2007 included Arlington County, Virginia 's CDP in

1452-402: The latter name was platted in 1824. The present name honors Major Porter Wheeler, a pioneer settler. By 1833, Wheelersburg had about 150 inhabitants. A post office called Wheelersburgh was established in 1879, and the name was changed to Wheelersburg in 1893. In 1968, the town was devastated by an F5 tornado that killed seven people. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has

1496-556: The list with the incorporated places, but since 2010, only the Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii, representing the historic core of Honolulu, Hawaii , is shown in the city and town estimates. The Census Bureau reported data for some unincorporated places as early as the first census in 1790 (for example, Louisville, Kentucky , which was not legally incorporated in Kentucky until 1828), though usage continued to develop through

1540-409: The population. There were 2,558 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and

1584-410: The population. There were 4,906 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22, and

1628-412: The purposes of gathering and correlating statistical data. CDPs are populated areas that generally include one officially designated but currently unincorporated community, for which the CDP is named, plus surrounding inhabited countryside of varying dimensions and, occasionally, other, smaller unincorporated communities as well. CDPs include small rural communities, edge cities , colonias located along

1672-584: The quality. Iron produced here was used for the USS Monitor , the United States' first ironclad ship. More than ninety furnaces were operating at the peak of production in the late 19th century. The iron industry generated revenues that were invested in new industries, such as soap and nail production. The Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad was constructed through two states, carrying iron to Henry Ford 's automaking plants in Michigan . The city had

1716-403: The region. Companies such as Allied Signal and Alpha Portland Cement did build in town. The region has had difficulty creating an alternate economy. By 2004, both Alpha Portland Cement and Allied Signal were gone, and Ironton had shrunk by nearly 30% from its peak population in 1950. (See US Census table below.) Ironton had one of the first professional football teams in the United States, called

1760-457: The same category of census data as incorporated places. This distinguishes CDPs from other census classifications, such as minor civil divisions (MCDs), which are in a separate category. The population and demographics of the CDP are included in the data of county subdivisions containing the CDP. Generally, a CDP shall not be defined within the boundaries of what the Census Bureau regards to be an incorporated city, village or borough. However,

1804-742: The winner of the election, Sam Cramblit, was not qualified to hold office in the city under state law; the suit was dismissed by the Ohio Supreme Court in late November 2019. Public education in Ironton is provided by the Ironton City School District. This includes Ironton High School (grades 9-12), Ironton Middle School (grades 6-8), and Ironton Elementary School (grades K-5). Private education includes Saint Joseph Central High School and Saint Lawrence Central Elementary School. Ohio University Southern Campus ,

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1848-457: Was $ 23,585, and the median income for a family was $ 35,014. Males had a median income of $ 31,702 versus $ 24,190 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,391. About 17.2% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over. Ironton has a public library, a branch of Briggs Lawrence County Public Library. The Downtown Ironton Historic District

1892-441: Was $ 33,970 in 2000. In 2005, it was $ 34,400 compared with the state average of $ 43,493. The median income for a family was $ 41,200. Males had a median income of $ 35,000 versus $ 22,472 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 18,787. About 10.7% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Wheelersburg residents are served by

1936-481: Was reduced to 2,500. From 1950 through 1990, the Census Bureau specified other population requirements for unincorporated places or CDPs in Alaska , Puerto Rico , island areas, and Native American reservations . Minimum population criteria for CDPs were dropped with the 2000 Census . The Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) allows designated participants to review and suggest modifications to

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