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Moving to Antwerp, Ohio

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The current estimated population of Antwerp is 1,700, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with the town serving as a small, close-knit community in northwestern Ohio.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1841
  • County: Paulding County
  • Land area: 1.6 square miles
  • Population density: 1,063 people per square mile
  • Area code: 419
  • Zip code: 45813

Geography and Location

Antwerp is a village located in Paulding County, in northwestern Ohio, near the Indiana state line. The town is set along the Maumee River, which has historically played a role in local transportation and commerce. Antwerp has a flat, agricultural landscape, typical of Ohio’s farmlands, with corn and soybeans being common crops. The village experiences a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Antwerp is located approximately 20 miles east of Fort Wayne, Indiana, making it accessible to larger urban areas while maintaining its small-town feel. U.S. Route 24 runs just north of Antwerp, providing an important transportation link for the town’s residents and businesses. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, small manufacturing, and services for the surrounding rural community. Antwerp’s quiet, friendly environment and proximity to both Ohio and Indiana cities make it a stable and appealing place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.6 years
Median household income: $33,139
Median house value: $71,600

Population by Race

Races in Antwerp:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (36.1%), United States (11.0%), Irish (9.7%), English (7.6%), Dutch (3.4%), French (2.8%).

Elevation: 732 feet

Land area: 1.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Antwerp

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Antwerp village

  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

0.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+0.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Antwerp:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Antwerp:

  • FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL (about 35 miles; FORT WAYNE, IN; Abbreviation: FWA)
  • TOLEDO EXPRESS (about 71 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Abbreviation: TOL)
  • DELAWARE COUNTY – JOHNSON FIELD (about 79 miles; MUNCIE, IN; Abbreviation: MIE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Antwerp:

  • PAULDING AIRPORT INC (about 14 miles; PAULDING, OH; Abbreviation: 2H8)
  • HARROLD (about 23 miles; BUTLER, IN; Abbreviation: B25)
  • WALKER/ROWE WATERLOO (about 23 miles; WATERLOO, IN; Abbreviation: 4C2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Antwerp:

  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-FORT WAYNE (about 27 miles; FT WAYNE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,385)
  • OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; ADA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,161)
  • SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; SPRING ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,266)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY (about 77 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,508)
  • BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 77 miles; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,537)
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; JACKSON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,756)
  • INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; MARION, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,684)

Schools

Public high school in Antwerp:

  • ANTWERP LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 232; Location: 303 S. HARRMANN RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Antwerp:

  • ANTWERP LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 314; Location: 303 S. HARRMANN RD; Grades: PK – 07)
  • ANTWERP LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 182; Location: 303 S. HARRMANN RD; Grades: 06 – 08)

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