Sebring, Ohio


Sebring is a village in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,420 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Sebring is served by a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

History

Sebring, Ohio, was founded by the Sebring family from East Liverpool. They
owned and operated many pottery businesses. The Sebring family dreamed of
building their own pottery town that would stand as a memorial to their work
and ideals. They decided upon an area in Mahoning County, 80 miles west of
Pittsburgh and five miles east of Alliance. They chose 200 acres of farmland
near the Mahoning River that was near a railroad line. Later, a 160 acre tract
was added. Articles of Incorporation were filed in 1899.
In April, 1898, work began on the factories, stores and homes that would
become known as "Sebring." The Sebring brothers, their parents, and their sisters each built beautiful homes.
These potteries at one time employed approximately 3,300 workers. The
Sebring pottery industry flourished for many years. At one time Sebring was
known as the "Pottery Capital of The World."
From these beginnings Sebring has remained a small town. Although only a
few pottery "decorating" firms still remain, other types of manufacturers have
located here.
http://www.sebringohiohistoricalsociety.org/

Geography

Sebring is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,420 people, 1,898 households, and 1,098 families living in the village. The population density was. There were 2,291 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 1,898 households of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the village was 45.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,912 people, 2,088 households, and 1,252 families living in the village. The population density was 2,395.0 people per square mile. There were 2,252 housing units at an average density of 1,098.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 98.37% White, 0.47% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.
There were 2,088 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the village, the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,019, and the median income for a family was $41,020. Males had a median income of $31,601 versus $20,256 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,103. About 8.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Airport

is a public use airport located one nautical mile southeast of the central business district of Sebring.

Education

Sebring School District is a growing K-12 school district serving an estimated 4,300 residents. Our schools, B.L. Miller Elementary and McKinley Jr./Sr. High, serve approximately 550 students.
In Sebring Local Schools, we are much more than a grade on a state report card. Our teachers and faculty members our dedicated workers, who strive to provide the best academic experience for your child. Our schools have hidden treasures for multiple reasons. We have small class sizes. That means our students are offered more personalized class instruction. All-day kindergarten is offered at no charge to the families. Sebring Local Schools are also ahead of the curve. We were one of the first districts in the area to offer a 1:1 ratio with technology. Also, our online courses at the high school offer students opportunities they cannot find in other local districts. In addition, several of our elective courses have only a handful of students in the class. These small class sizes enable our students to grasp the content and gain a deeper understanding of the material being taught. Eligible students may participate in our early college program. Through this program, students are afforded the opportunity to earn up to 42 college credit hours while attending McKinley High School, which can make a big difference in a student’s future. Plus, all students receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year.
Our long history of strong academic success is directly connected to a dedicated and talented staff, innovative school leadership, a devoted board of education, active and strong parental involvement, and a supportive and generous community. As an award-winning school district with a long tradition of excellence in education, we value a system of continuous improvement that permeates every aspect of its work in order to become a center of educational excellence. We are committed to providing a challenging curriculum, skilled instruction, and a learning environment that responds to individual student academic needs. Our efforts are guided by research and the belief that every student is capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for meeting the rigorous demands of the twenty-first century.
Our work together requires teamwork, collaboration and shared leadership toward a common mission, vision, values and goals. Sebring teachers are lifelong learners and continually seek out and attend professional development. This training helps them learns skills that are utilized in their teaching practices. The teaching staff is trained in Illuminate, a data assessment tool, which is used to assist in customizing educational outcomes for their students. The staff works as a team to do what is best for students. Our district leadership plan focuses on empowering all students to excel in a global society. Our innovative approach to teaching and learning develops student empowerment, accountability and responsibility.
https://www.sebring.k12.oh.us/Content2/20186
Sebring has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
https://www.libraryvisit.org/locations-hours/sebring-library/

Notable people