Cadiz is a village located in Harrison County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,308. It is the county seat of Harrison County.

Cadiz is the birthplace of movie star Clark Gable and the site of his museum.

Geography

Cadiz is located at 40°16'15" North, 80°59'45" West (40.270713, -80.995709)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²). 22.9 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.12% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,308 people, 1,391 households, and 916 families residing in the village. The population density is 144.6/km² (374.5/mi²). There are 1,524 housing units at an average density of 66.6/km² (172.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 87.70% White, 8.98% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. 0.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,391 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 30.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.85.

In the village the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $29,518, and the median income for a family is $42,049. Males have a median income of $33,233 versus $17,192 for females. The per capita income for the village is $17,405. 15.7% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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