Pataskala, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Pataskala, Ohio
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Pataskala, Ohio


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Licking

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area_total_km2 = 73.9
area_land_km2 = 73.8
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 28.5
area_land_sq_mi = 28.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 10249
population_density_km2 = 138.8
population_density_sq_mi = 359.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 305
elevation_ft = 1001
latd = 39 |latm = 59 |lats = 52 |latNS = N
longd = 82 |longm = 41 |longs = 51 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 43062
area_code = 740
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 39-61112GR|2
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blank1_info = 1049066GR|3
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Pataskala is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,249 at the 2000 census. Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.

Geography

Pataskala is located at coor dms|39|59|52|N|82|41|51|W|city (39.997890, -82.697411)GR|1, along the South Fork of the Licking River in Southwestern Licking County. Pataskala is also the home of two school districts, Southwest Licking Local Schools and Licking Heights Local Schools. The Licking Heights district also serves parts of Reynoldsburg, and Jefferson Township as well as the city of Blacklick.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 square miles (73.9 km²), of which, 28.5 square miles (73.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.07%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,249 people, 3,922 households, and 2,914 families residing in the city. The population density was 359.5 people per square mile (138.8/km²). There were 4,132 housing units at an average density of 144.9/sq mi (56.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 2.96% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 3,922 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% 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 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,684, and the median income for a family was $58,021. Males had a median income of $39,322 versus $30,628 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,099. About 5.0% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives and residents

* Chalmers Wylie, an American politician who served thirteen terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives
* John Reuben, a Christian rap artist signed to Gotee Records. Has a song sharing the town's name on his album "Hindsight".
* John Curtis Holmes, notable porn star of the 1970s, who acted in 2274 films during his 24-year career, best known for his recurring film character, "Johnny Wadd".
* Robert Smith, Professional ten-pin bowler who owns 7 career titles on the PBA Tour; won the 2000 U.S. Open.

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