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The current estimated population of Archbold is 4,300, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, with the town serving as a regional hub for agriculture and industry in northwestern Ohio.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1838
  • County: Fulton County
  • Land area: 5.1 square miles
  • Population density: 843 people per square mile
  • Area code: 419
  • Zip code: 43502

Geography and Location

Archbold is a village located in northwestern Ohio, in Fulton County, about 50 miles west of Toledo. The village is part of the larger Maumee River watershed and is surrounded by fertile agricultural land, making farming a central part of the local economy. Archbold has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. The village is known for its strong manufacturing sector, including the production of machinery and metal products. Archbold is well connected by U.S. Route 20A and State Route 66, offering easy access to nearby cities such as Toledo and Fort Wayne, Indiana. The community is home to Sauder Village, a living history museum that showcases Ohio’s rural past, drawing visitors from around the region. The town’s combination of agricultural heritage, industrial strength, and small-town charm make it a stable and vibrant community in the region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.3 years
Median household income: $43,155
Median house value: $112,600

Population by Race

Races in Archbold:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.9%)
  • Hispanic (12.4%)
  • Other race (5.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (43.8%), United States (7.1%), English (6.8%), Swiss (6.7%), French (5.8%), Irish (4.4%).

Elevation: 734 feet

Land area: 4.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Archbold

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Archbold village

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +787 (+22.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Archbold:

  • FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 11 miles; WAUSEON, OH)
  • HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC (about 16 miles; NAPOLEON, OH)
  • DEFIANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; DEFIANCE, OH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Archbold:

  • TOLEDO EXPRESS (about 36 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Abbreviation: TOL)
  • FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL (about 72 miles; FORT WAYNE, IN; Abbreviation: FWA)
  • WILLOW RUN (about 74 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: YIP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Archbold:

  • WILLIAMS COUNTY (about 14 miles; BRYAN, OH; Abbreviation: 0G6)
  • FULTON COUNTY (about 15 miles; WAUSEON, OH; Abbreviation: USE)
  • DEFIANCE MEML (about 15 miles; DEFIANCE, OH; Abbreviation: DFI)

Amtrak station near Archbold:

  • 18 miles: BRYAN (PAIGE & LYNN STS.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Archbold:

  • NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,516; Location: 22600 State Route 34; Public; Website: www.nscc.cc.oh.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archbold:

  • OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-TOLEDO CAMPUS (about 46 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 7,809)
  • BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 47 miles; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,537)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (about 50 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 15,999)
  • SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; SPRING ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,266)
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; JACKSON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,756)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY (about 57 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,508)
  • WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; ANN ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,436)

Schools

Public high schools in Archbold:

  • ARCHBOLD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 487; Location: 600 LAFAYETTE ST; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER (Location: 22900 STATE ROUTE 34; Grades: 11 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Archbold:

  • ARCHBOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 546; Location: 500 LAFAYETTE ST; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ARCHBOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 451; Location: 306 STRYKER ST; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 240; Location: 10322 STATE ROUTE 66; Grades: PK – 04)

Libraries

Library in Archbold:

  • ARCHBOLD COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $410,367; Location: 301 1/2 STRYKER ST.; 29,294 books; 1,902 audio materials; 1,083 video materials; 103 serial subscriptions)

 

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