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Celina, Ohio

Introduction to Celina, Ohio

Celina, Ohio, in Mercer county, is 49 miles NE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 92 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 10,303 people lived in Celina.

Celina History

The area now known as Celina was originally a swampy and wooded land. It was first settled in 1834. It derived its name from Salina, Ohio. However, the spelling was deliberately changed to avoid confusion. Oil and natural gas deposits were discovered in Celina around the 1880s. Soon after that, the population of Celina increased remarkably. Though it was a farming community in its initial years, a number of manufacturing establishments flourished in Celina during the 20th century. Celina became the largest city of Mercer County in 2000.

Celina and nearby Attractions

  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Mercer County Historical Museum
  • Fort Recovery State Memorial
  • The Bicycle Museum of America
  • Fort Amanda
  • Wilderness Trail Museum

Things To Do In Celina

In Celina, you can spend your leisure at the Aquatic Creations. The local parks include Mercelina Park, Eastview Park, Westview Park, and Shore Park. You can also plan a family day trip to the Celina Main Street Commercial Historic District. The Celina Friends Church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church, and Saint Paul’s Methodist Church are also worth visiting. Shopping and other entertainment opportunities are provided by the Harts Shopping Center and Plaza Shopping Center.

Celina Transportation

The nearest international airport is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Celina Higher Education

Wright State University - Lake Campus is the local university. Other colleges and universities offering higher educational facilities include Ohio Northern University and Sinclair Community College.

Comparative Profile of Celina, OH

Comparing Celina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime54

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