Dublin, Ohio

Dublin is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburb of the larger city Columbus and is located in parts of Franklin, Delaware, Union, and Madison counties.

One of the most famous events in Dublin is the Dublin Irish Festival. This festival is a big celebration of Irish culture, with music, food, and traditions. Dublin is known for its friendly community and many parks, making it a nice place to live and visit.

History

Native Americans from the Hopewell, Adena, Delaware, Shawnee, and Wyandot lived in the area that is now Dublin, Ohio, long ago.

The Wyandot moved to Ohio after big problems in their old home. Later, they lost much of their land in Ohio after a battle. One Wyandot leader, known as "Leatherlips", signed a treaty with white settlers but was later killed.

After the United States became a country, land along the Scioto River was given to a soldier. In 1802, two brothers from Pennsylvania bought part of this land, and this area became known as Historic Dublin.

In 1808, a man named John Sells brought his family to this land and started a new village. His friend named the village after his hometown, Dublin, Ireland. Dublin grew very slowly at first but became a city in 1987 after many new people moved there, especially after a big road was built. Today, Dublin is continuing to grow with new homes, shops, and offices near the Scioto River.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dublin covers an area of 24.80 square miles (64.23 km²). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.

The Scioto River flows through Dublin. Along with its smaller rivers, it creates deep valleys in the rocky ground. Some of these smaller rivers even have waterfalls. Dublin sits on a mostly flat area, but there are steep cliffs near the river valleys. The city’s lowest point is about 780 feet above sea level, and the highest point reaches 1,000 feet.

Demographics

In 2012, the average income for a home in Dublin was $114,183, and for a family it was $138,590. Men earned about $75,279 on average, while women earned about $43,903. The average income for each person was $41,122. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of all people needed help with money, including some children and older people.

2020 census

In the 2020 census, Dublin had 49,328 people. The average age was 40.6 years. 27.0% of residents were younger than 18 and 14.6% were 65 years or older. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males.

All residents lived in urban areas.

There were 17,435 homes in Dublin, with 41.9% having children under age 18. Of all homes, 69.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a male homeowner without a spouse, and 16.9% had a female homeowner without a spouse. About 19.3% of all homes were made up of one person, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older.

There were 18,261 homes, of which 4.5% were empty.

2010 census

In the 2010 census, there were 41,751 people, 14,984 homes, and 11,656 families in Dublin. The people were mostly White, with some African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people.

There were 14,984 homes, with 45.1% having children under age 18. 69.5% were married couples living together. The average age was 38.3 years. 30.4% of residents were younger than 18; 4.8% were between 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64, and 7.8% were 65 or older.

2000 census

In the 2000 census, there were 31,392 people, 11,209 homes, and 8,675 families in Dublin. The people were mostly White, with some African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people.

There were 11,209 homes, with 46.6% having children under age 18. 70.7% were married couples living together. The average age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males.

Economy

Dublin is home to the headquarters of several companies. The largest is Cardinal Health. Other companies based in Dublin include IGS Energy, Stanley Steemer, Wendy's, and OCLC. Pacer International used to be based in Dublin but was bought by XPO, Inc. in 2014. OhioHealth runs important services in Dublin, such as the Dublin Methodist Hospital.

Arts and culture

Dublin has many parks with special outdoor art, thanks to the Dublin Arts Council. They started a program in 1988 to make the city beautiful and interesting for visitors. Some famous pieces include a large stone face called "Leatherlips," a field filled with giant corn ears, and a copper house that remembers Native American culture.

Ballantrae Park has a big bronze sculpture of dancing rabbits on a hill, with a fun water fountain at the bottom. The city also has its own library branch, part of the larger Columbus library system.

Dublin hosts many fun events each year, like a big St. Patrick's Day Parade, a famous golf tournament, celebrations for holidays, and a large Irish Festival that draws visitors from around the world.

Japanese community

Many people from Japan live in Dublin, especially those who work at Honda. The city offers special support and schools for Japanese families, making it a welcoming place for them. Dublin has many Japanese restaurants and services that help the community feel at home.

Parks and recreation

Dublin has many parks covering 999.2 acres (4.044 km²). These parks include 77 miles (124 km) of bike trails and over 65 parks with wooded areas and river views. Some parks are next to the Scioto River, where small boats can be used. Nearby reservoirs like Griggs and O'Shaughnessy are good for motorboating and sailing.

The Rec Center is home to the Dublin Sea Dragons, a swim team that competes all year.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park, located near Dublin, offers places to bike, play disc golf, ride horses, and have picnics. This park is part of the Columbus and Franklin County Metroparks, not the City of Dublin's parks.

Golf

Dublin has several golf clubs:

• Muirfield Village Golf Club
• The Country Club at Muirfield Village
• Tartan Fields Golf Club
• The Golf Club of Dublin

Each year, Muirfield Village Golf Club hosts the Memorial Tournament, a major golf event. It has also hosted important golf competitions in the past.

Transportation

Dublin is mainly a place where people drive cars. The big roads that lead into the city are Interstate 270, which people call "the Outerbelt," and State Route 161 to the west. In the southern part of Dublin, U.S. Route 33 goes through the city and shares the road with Route 161 between a circle in the middle of Dublin and a place where the road meets another big road near a school of Ohio University. Routes 161 and 33 are important roads through the older part of Dublin. There is also Ohio State Route 257 that starts from a circle in downtown Dublin and goes north, and Ohio State Route 745 runs close by on the other side of a river.

People can take buses in some parts of Dublin thanks to the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Route 33 goes to parts of downtown and a special area called the Bridge Street District, and during busy times, Route 73 takes people quickly from shopping areas to Downtown Columbus.

The nearest airport to Dublin is the Ohio State University Airport, but it is mostly used for small planes. For regular flights, people usually fly from John Glenn International Airport near a town called Gahanna, with a few flights also going through Rickenbacker International Airport.

Education

The Dublin City School District has three high schools (Coffman, Scioto, and Jerome), five middle schools, and fifteen elementary schools. Many students go to these schools.

The Hilliard City School District also has a school in Dublin, Washington Elementary School.

There are private schools, like St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic School. Some colleges, such as Ohio University and Columbus State Community College, have locations in Dublin.

Notable people

Dublin, Ohio, has been home to many famous people in different fields. Some well-known individuals include Alan Becker, an online animator, and Jeremy Bobb, an actor. Other notable residents are athletes like Nate Ebner, who played football and rugby, and Sean Kuraly, a hockey player. The city has also been home to coaches such as Urban Meyer, and musicians like Mitch Rowland, who works with Harry Styles.