Editing Huber Heights, Ohio

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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name            = Huber Heights, Ohio
|settlement_type          = [[City]]
|nickname                 = Brick City, Huber, The Heights 
|motto                    = "Come Grow With Us!"
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|image_caption            = Huber Heights City Hall
|image_flag               = Flag of Huber Heights, Ohio.png
|image_seal               = The Seal of Huber Heights, Ohio.jpg
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|map_caption              = Location in [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery County]] and the state of [[Ohio]].
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|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Ohio]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Ohio|Counties]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]], [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami]]
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|government_type          = 
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Jeff Gore ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]){{cn|date=February 2024}}
|leader_title1            = [[City manager]]
|leader_name1             =  Richard S. Dzik{{cn|date=February 2024}}
|established_title        = Incorporated 
|established_date         = January 23, 1981
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
|population_est           = 
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|population_footnotes     = 
|population_total         = 43439
|population_density_sq_mi = 1956.62
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|timezone                 = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 45424
|area_code                = [[Area codes 937 and 326|937, 326]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 39-36610<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
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|website                  = {{URL|https://www.hhoh.org/}}
|pop_est_footnotes = 
|area_total_km2 = 57.94
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'''Huber Heights''' is a city in [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]] and [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami]] Counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. It is a suburb of [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]]. The population was 43,439 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2010-03-20}}</ref> This was a 14% increase since the 2010 census, making it the largest growth in Montgomery County in the last decade.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/2020-census-here-are-the-biggest-population-gains-losses-locally/7SVGPD2RPRAMBITZDPQSP3ACBA/|title= 2020 Census: Here are the biggest population gains, losses locally}}</ref>

== History ==
[[File:Ausenbaugh-McElhenny House.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ausenbaugh–McElhenny House]]]]
Hubert Heights' origins trace back to the now-[[paper township#Defunct townships|defunct]] Wayne Township, which was settled in the early to mid-1800s. Wayne Township was incorporated as the City of Huber Heights on January 23, 1981. The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that later constituted the city. Suburban development began in the area in 1956.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hhoh.org/city-council/city-history.html | title = City History | publisher = City of Huber Heights | access-date = March 19, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130318232439/http://www.hhoh.org/city-council/city-history.html | archive-date = March 18, 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Huber Heights continued to grow by annexing parcels in Miami County.

==Geography==
Most of Huber Heights is in Montgomery County, while the city has more recently annexed land in Miami County. One small parcel of the city was located in Greene County, but it was detached from the city in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://agendaquick.hhoh.org/docs/2013/CC/20130923_723/721_September%2023,%202013%20Abbreviated%20Council%20Packet.pdf |title=City Council meeting minutes |date=2013-09-23  |publisher=City of Huber Heights |access-date=2019-03-13 |quote=WHEREAS, the subject property is the only property within the City of Huber Heights that is also located in Greene County; and WHEREAS, the City of Huber Heights consents to the Detachment.}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|22.37|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which about {{convert|61|acre|ha|abbr=on}} are covered by water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2013-01-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1970= 18943
|1980= 34642
|1990= 38696
|2000= 38212
|2010= 38101
|2020= 43439
|footnote=Population 1970-2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census Of Population And Housing|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2010-03-23}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, 38,101 people, 14,720 households, and 10,552 families resided in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1710.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The 15,875 housing units had an average density of {{convert|712.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race (U.S. Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 79.6% White, 13.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 3.1% of the population.

Of the 14,720 households, 35.8% had children under 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were not families. About 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58, and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years; The age distribution was 25.4% under 18; 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 38,212 people, 14,392 households, and 10,779 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,817.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|abbr=on}}. The 14,938 housing units had an average density of {{convert|710.4|/sqmi|/km2|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the city was 84.88% White, 9.78% African American, 0.28% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.66% of the population.

Of the 14,392 households, 36.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were nont amilies. About 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64, and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the age distribution was 27.4% under 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,073, and for a family was $53,579. Males had a median income of $40,099 versus $28,723 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,951. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
Huber Heights' location near the intersection of I-70 and I-75 has long made it an attractive hub for the trucking industry.  With two exits on I-70, many popular chain restaurants exist near the exits.  Also, various strip malls are in Huber Heights.  Marian Shopping Center, located near the intersection of Brandt Pike and Fishburg Road, is slated for redevelopment, which the city purchased for $2.8 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/05/04/city-makes-shopping-center-buy-in-revitalization.html|website=www.bizjournals.com|date=4 May 2020|title=City makes shopping center buy in revitalization efforts|access-date=2020-05-16}}</ref>

The city chamber of commerce notes these large businesses as operating within the city: ABF Freight System, Inc. Apache Technologies, Dayton Freight, NDC Technologies, AIDA/DTC, Bowser Morner, Coca-Cola, Enginetics, Fukuvi USA, Hughes-Peters, Metokote, and Trimble Navigation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huberheightschamber.com/business.php |title=Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce |access-date=2012-05-31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711074612/http://www.huberheightschamber.com/business.php |archive-date=2012-07-11 }}</ref>

In January 2013, [[Magnetar Capital]] bought 1,900 properties in Huber Heights from the family of the original developer. It rents these homes as part of its overall investment strategy. About one in every 11 homes in the city is owned by the firm.<ref>{{ cite news | url = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-21/magnetar-goes-long-ohio-town-while-shorting-its-tax-base.html | agency = [[Bloomberg News]] | title = Magnetar Goes Long Ohio Town While Shorting Its Tax Base | last1 = Perlberg | first1 = Heather | last2 = Gittelsohn | first2 = John | date = October 21, 2013 | access-date = October 22, 2013 }}</ref>

===Top employers===
According to the city's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hhoh.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/150|title=City of Huber Heights CAFR}}</ref> the top employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
| 1
| [[Huber Heights City School District]]
|935
|-
|2
| [[Walmart]]
|566
|-
|3
| CBS Personnel Services
|537
|-
|4
| [[Trimble (company)|Trimble]]
|530
|-
|5
| [[ABF Freight System]]
|510
|-
|6
| [[Meijer]]
|503
|-
|7
| [[McDonald's]]
|444
|-
|8
| [[FedEx|FedEx Freight]]
|415
|-
|9
| [[Kroger]]
|378
|-
|10
| AM PM Employment LLC
|344
|}

==Education==
[[File:Wayne High School 51212089889.jpg|thumb|[[Wayne High School (Ohio)|Wayne High School]]]]
Two public school districts serve Huber Heights. Residents living in the Montgomery County portion of Huber Heights are served by the [[Huber Heights City School District]], which includes five elementary schools, one middle schools, and [[Wayne High School (Ohio)|Wayne High School]]. Those residents living in the Miami County portion of Huber Heights are served by the [https://www.bethel.k12.oh.us/ Bethel Local Schools District].

Huber Heights has a new public library, a branch of the [[Dayton Metro Library]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/locations | title=Locations | publisher=Dayton Metro Library | access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref>

==Transportation==
Public transit in the city is provided by the [[Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority]].

==Notable people==
{{maincat|People from Huber Heights, Ohio}}
* [[Will Allen (safety)|Will Allen]], former [[safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
* [[George Crook]], [[American Civil War|Civil War]] general, born on family farm at corner of Chambersburg and Endicott Roads
* [[Kelley Deal]], musician, [[The Breeders]]
* [[Kim Deal]], musician, [[The Breeders]]
* [[James Dallas Egbert III|Dallas Egbert]], 16-year-old child prodigy
* [[Cam Fancher]], [[quarterback]] for the [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic Owls]], previously played for the [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall Thundering Herd]]
* [[Marcus Freeman (linebacker)|Marcus Freeman]], head coach [[Notre Dame Football]]; former [[Ohio State]] [[linebacker]]
* [[Bree Hall]], college basketball player for the [[South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball|South Carolina Gamecocks]], former [[2021 McDonald's All-American Girls Game|McDonald's All-American]], former Ohio Ms. Basketball
* [[Victor Heflin]], former NFL [[defensive back]], [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]]
* [[Vince Heflin]], former NFL [[wide receiver]], [[Miami Dolphins]] and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
* [[Tyree Kinnel]], former [[Michigan Wolverines football|University of Michigan]] safety, former NFL [[practice squad]] player
* [[Trey Landers]], professional basketball player, played college basketball for the [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton Flyers]]
* [[Mike Mickens]], former NFL [[cornerback]], currently cornerbacks coach for the University of Notre Dame
* [[Braxton Miller]], former [[quarterback#Two-quarterback system|quarterback]] and wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, former NFL wide receiver
* [[Greg Orton (wide receiver)|Greg Orton]], former [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue University]] wide receiver, former NFL wide receiver
* [[Teresa Pace]], [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]] Fellow
* [[Kofi Sarkodie]], defender for [[San Jose Earthquakes]] in [[Major League Soccer]]
* [[Kyle Swords]], former professional soccer player
* [[D'Mitrik Trice]], former [[point guard]] for [[Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball|University of Wisconsin men's basketball]]
* [[Travis Trice]], former [[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball|Michigan State]] basketball player
* [[Larry Turner (American football)|Larry Turner]], former NFL [[lineman (gridiron football)|offensive lineman]], [[St. Louis Rams]] and [[Cincinnati Bengals]]
* [[Xeyrius Williams]], professional basketball player
* [[Jerel Worthy]], [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]]

==Sister cities==
{{SisterCities|Huber Heights|two}}
{|
| valign="top" |
* {{flagicon|Germany}} – [[Rheinsberg]], [[Brandenburg]], Germany
* {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} – [[Dover]], England, [[United Kingdom]]
|}

==See also==
* [[Arnold Homestead]]
* [[Ausenbaugh-McElhenny House]]
* [[Huber Heights City School District]]
* [[Wayne High School (Ohio)]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Sister project links|auto=y}}
*[https://www.hhoh.org/ City website]
*[https://huberheightschamber.com/ Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce]

{{Miami County, Ohio}}
{{Montgomery County, Ohio}}

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[[Category:Cities in Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Miami County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Montgomery County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1980]]