Profile: City of Dublin, Ohio
Mission Statement
The City of Dublin strives to preserve and enhance the unique high quality of life offered to those who live or work in our community by providing the vision, leadership and performance standards which allow for managed growth and development. We endeavor to deliver our services cost-effectively, with an emphasis on quality and innovation. The City of Dublin seeks recognition in the field of local government as being responsive, cooperative, and culturally and environmentally sensitive, while embracing the highest standards of integrity and accountability to those we serve.
Location
Surrounds the Scioto River in the northwest area of metropolitan Columbus
Area
Approximately 24.55 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 (2011 estimate)
41,325
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
46 developed parks totaling 740 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 $66 million in income taxes in 2009
City Financial Ratings
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Aaa from Moody’s Investors Service and AAA from Fitch Ratings
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2010-14 Capital Improvements Program designates $174.5 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 |
2009 |
40,874 |
2010 (estimate) |
41,093 |
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 |
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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) |
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% Population 0-19 Years |
34% |
% Population 25-44 Years |
33% |
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2000 Households |
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16,221 Total Households, 2.80 People/Household (2009) |
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8,680 Family Households, 3.24 People/Household |
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2000 Family Characteristics |
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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