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History of Dublin, Ohio
Native Americans - Hopewell, Adenas, Delaware, Shawnee and Wyandot - were the first inhabitants of the countryside that was to become Dublin. Today's Dublin was originally part of 2,000 acres of land given to Lieutenant James Holt by the US Government as payment for service in the Revolutionary War.
After several real estate transactions, John Sells and his family purchased 400 acres of land along the Scioto River in the early 1800s. This area was platted as a village in 1810. Little did he realize that his Village of Dublin would develop into one of the most progressive communities in Central Ohio. Today, the site of Sells' original purchase is known as Historic Dublin. Through well-managed growth, Dublin has preserved its historic past, while enriching the quality of life within the community. Early 19th century architecture and dry limestone fences bordering its roads add to Historic Dublin's heritage. Many of its original buildings are listed in the National Register of Historical Places.
In the 1970s, Dublin was transformed from a rural village into a suburban business center, due largely to the completion of the I-270 outerbelt and development of the Muirfield Village Golf Club and residential community. The quality of Dublin's commercial construction was established early with the development of Metro Center, the headquarters of Ashland Chemical Company and the Midwestern Volkswagen complex. With rapid business and residential growth, Dublin officially became a city in August 1987. |
Profile: City of Dublin, Ohio
Location
Surrounds the Scioto River in the northwest area of metropolitan Columbus
Area
Approximately 23.24 square miles
Access
Dublin is directly accessible by US 33/SR 161 and I-270, approximately a 20-minute drive to downtown Columbus.
City Government
Council/Manager form of government
Platted as a Village
1810
Incorporated as a City of Dublin
1987
Revised City Charter
1996
Population (2006 estimate)
38,909
Profile of the Average Dubliner
36 to 45 years of age, married with minor children living at home, owns single-family home, employed full-time in a variety of professions, trades and service positions with 30 percent employed in healthcare and education fields
Park Land
38 parks on more than 1,000 acres
Economic Vitality
Dublin is home to more than 3,000 businesses
Average Home Price (2005)
$347,633
Income Tax Revenue
The city collected more than $57 million in income taxes in 2005, with approximately 90% of this revenue resulting from business activity in Dublin.
City Financial Ratings
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Aaa from Moody’s Investors Service and AAA from Fitch Ratings
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2005-2009 Capital Improvements Program designates $107.1 million in funding for transportation, parks/recreation and utilities projects
Average Highs and Lows
January 34 degrees/17 degrees July 85 degrees/61 degrees
Average Monthly Precipitation
3.14 inches
Average Yearly Precipitation
37.58 inches
Population Growth – City of Dublin
| Year |
Population |
| 1970 |
681 |
| 1980 |
3,855 |
| 1990 |
16,366 |
| 2000 |
31,392 |
| 2006 (projected) |
38,909 |
Source: Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission, City of Dublin, 2000 Census
Population Growth- Central Ohio Counties
| Area |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| Dublin |
681 |
3,855 |
16,366 |
31,392 |
| Columbus |
540,025 |
564,871 |
632,910 |
711,470 |
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| Counties |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| Delaware |
42,908 |
53,840 |
66,929 |
109,989 |
| Franklin |
833,249 |
869,132 |
961,437 |
1,068,978 |
| Madison |
28,786 |
33,004 |
37,068 |
40,213 |
| Union |
23,786 |
29,536 |
31,969 |
40,909 |
| Columbus MSA |
1,149,432 |
1,243,833 |
1,377,419 |
1,540,157 |
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census and Development Department Research Section Projections for the Year 2000, City of Dublin, Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Dublin Resident Statistics
| 2000 Age Distribution of Population |
| Ages 0-4 |
2,580 |
| Ages 5-19 |
8,071 |
| Ages 20-24 |
950 |
| Ages 25-44 |
10,472 |
| Ages 45-64 |
7,633 |
| Ages 65+ |
1,686 |
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| Two Largest Segments of the Population (2000) |
| % Population 0-19 Years |
34% |
| % Population 25-44 Years |
33% |
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| 2000 Households |
| 11,209 Total Households, 2.80 People/Household |
| 8,680 Family Households, 3.24 People/Household |
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| 2000 Family Characteristics |
| Married Couple Families |
7,927 |
| Married Couples with Children 18 and under |
4,709 |
Source: Ohio Department of Development/City of Dublin, 2000 Census and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission |
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