Editing Rogers, Ohio

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|name                     = Rogers, Ohio
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'''Rogers''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Columbiana County, Ohio]], United States. The population was 194 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3968084 |title=Rogers village, Ohio | publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 24, 2022 }}</ref> It is best known for the Rogers Flea Market & Auctions, one of the largest open-air [[flea market]]s in Ohio.<ref name="WFMJ" />

==History==
[[File:Depot Street in Rogers, Ohio (1914).jpg|thumb|left|Depot Street, 1914]]

Rogers had its start in the year 1883 by the building of the [[Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad|Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad]] through the territory. It was named for its founder, T. G. Rogers. Rogers was incorporated as a village in 1895.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ | title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens | publisher=Biographical Publishing Company | author=McCord, William B. | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ/page/n292 303]}}</ref>

Mount Hope College was an academy in central Rogers, located on Highland Avenue. In 1894, the academy burned, but was rebuilt the same year. Brothers [[Asher A. Galbreath]] and [[Charles Burleigh Galbreath]] bought the academy in 1894. In 1905, the college was changed to a correspondence school named Carnegie College, and later to a public school.<ref name="blsd">{{cite book | url=http://www.superpages.com/bp/Rogers-OH/Rogers-Elementary-School-L0111942969.htm | title=Rogers Elementary School | publisher=SuperPages.com}}</ref>

==Geography==
Rogers is located along the Little Bull Creek. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.23|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<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=January 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 287
|1910= 258
|1920= 241
|1930= 270
|1940= 300
|1950= 297
|1960= 295
|1970= 310
|1980= 298
|1990= 247
|2000= 266
|2010= 237
|2020= 194
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</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=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 237 people, 85 households, and 66 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1030.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 93 housing units at an average density of {{convert|404.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 266 people, 95 households, and 72 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,132.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 99 housing units at an average density of {{convert|421.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 99.25% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.75% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $12,055. About 15.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over.

==Flea market==
Since 1955, Rogers has been home to Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market. One of the largest [[flea market]]s in Ohio, it is an open-air market held year-round, sitting on {{convert|250|acre|m2}} of land.<ref name="WFMJ" /> The market has an assortment of vendors including produce, clothing, novelties, and antiques. The market has more than 1,600 vendors' spaces, 350 of which are covered; no admission fee; and more than {{convert|70|acre|m2}} of free parking. It is located off [[Ohio State Route 154]], with access also available from [[Ohio State Route 7]].

Weekly events include the weekly Friday [[flea market]], with auctions of household items, antiques, farm fresh produce and livestock. Hays and grains are auctioned on Wednesdays, and the second Tuesday of each month is reserved for the equipment/consignment auction.<ref>http://www.vindy.com/news/2007/sep/02/the-rogers-community-auction-and-flea-market/ The [[Youngstown Vindicator|Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator]]</ref>

On July 25, 2014, the [[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]] raided more than one dozen vendors at the flea market for selling counterfeit consumer goods. The merchandise seized was worth over [[United States dollar|US$]]500,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ove |first1=Torsten |title=Federal agents seize counterfeit items at Ohio flea market |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/local/west/2014/08/05/Federal-agents-seize-counterfeit-items-at-Ohio-flea-market/stories/201408050192 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |publisher=Pittsburgh Post Gazette |date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> The sale of counterfeit goods violated the flea market's policies.<ref name="WFMJ" /> The flea market resumed normal business on August 8.<ref name="WFMJ">[http://www.wfmj.com/story/26235740/roger-community-auction-opens-week-after-federal-agents-seized-counterfeit-merchandise Roger Community Auction opens week after federal agents seized counterfeit merchandise] [[WFMJ-TV]] (August 8, 2014)</ref>

On September 18, 2019, hay barrels inside a pavilon at the flea market caught fire and engulfed the entire structure within minutes.<ref>[https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/rogers-flea-market-pavilion-consumed-by-fire/] Rogers Flea Market pavilion consumed by fire WFMJ</ref>

==Government==
Rogers operates under a [[mayor–council government]], where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive.<ref name="2020 General Election">{{cite web|url=https://www.columbiana.boe.ohio.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Columbiana-County-Elected-Officials-2.11.21.pdf|title=2020 General Election Results for Columbiana County|access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref>

==Education==
Children in Rogers are served by the public [[Beaver Local School District]], which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and [[Beaver Local High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39029_columbiana/DC20SD_C39029.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS – SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Columbiana County, OH|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=February 18, 2023}}</ref> A public primary school in Rogers served students until 2015.<ref name="blsd"/>

==Transportation==
[[Ohio State Route 7|State Route 7]] runs north–south through Rogers as Depot Street, and [[Ohio State Route 154|State Route 154]] runs east–west through the village as Walnut Street.<ref name="ODOT">{{Ohio road map|year=2015 |access-date=March 29, 2025 }}</ref> The short-line [[Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad]] passes through the community.<ref name="Columbiana County Railroad Stations">{{cite web |url=https://www.west2k.com/ohstations/columbiana.shtml |publisher=Ohio Railroad Stations, Past & Present |access-date=August 30, 2018 |title=Columbiana County Railroad Stations }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Asher A. Galbreath]], member of the [[Ohio Senate]]
* [[Charles Burleigh Galbreath]], state librarian of the [[State Library of Ohio]]

==References==
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{{Columbiana County, Ohio}}
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[[Category:Villages in Columbiana County, Ohio]]
[[Category:1883 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1883]]
[[Category:Villages in Ohio]]