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Demographics
The population of Grove City has been increasing since it was established in 1852. Similar to many Central Ohio suburbs, the population increased rapidly during the 1960s and 1970s and has continued to see steady growth.
For detailed social, economic and housing information, including demographic and housing estimates, view the Community Profile.
| Year | Total Population |
Population Change |
% Change in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 143 | – | – |
| 1880 | 272 | 129 | 90% |
| 1900 | 656 | 384 | 141% |
| 1910 | 837 | 181 | 28% |
| 1920 | 905 | 68 | 8% |
| 1930 | 1,546 | 641 | 71% |
| 1940 | 1,787 | 241 | 16% |
| 1950 | 2,339 | 552 | 31% |
| 1960 | 8,107 | 5,768 | 247% |
| 1970 | 13,911 | 5,804 | 72% |
| 1980 | 16,732 | 2,821 | 20% |
| 1990 | 19,661 | 2,929 | 18% |
| 2000 | 28,708 | 9,047 | 46% |
| 2010 | 35,578 | 6,870 | 24% |
| 2020 | 42,766 * | 7,188 | 20% |
* MORPC 2020 Estimate – MORPC Resolution 16-19
Transportation/Access
Grove City is located at the intersection of two (2) of central Ohio’s most travelled corridors, I-71 and I-270. This access provides approximately nine (9) miles of freeway frontage and three (3) interchanges and offers convenient business and resident access to the region’s regional transportation network. Grove City is located within ten (10) minutes of I-70 and I-670.
Grove City is conveniently located between Rickenbacker International Airport and Bolton Field. In addition, we are within 17 miles of John Glenn International Airport.
Rickenbacker International Airport, less than 15 miles from Grove City, is a first-class cargo airport offering high-speed logistical movement of goods with complementary services and support facilities, including a foreign trade zone.
Bolton Field Airport, a premier general aviation airport serving corporate and privately owned aircraft, is within five (5) miles of Grove City.
John Glenn International Airport, 17 miles northwest of Grove City, is the region’s leading passenger airport facility serving 7 million passengers per year. This facility is home to 11 airlines and their regional affiliates with over 153 daily nonstop flights to 32 destinations. The remaining domestic and major international markets flown out of John Glenn International are accessible through one-stop service.
Utilities
Required sewer tap sizes are based on the sizing of the water taps (e.g. if plans require a 2″ waterline you will be required to have a 2″ sewer line). Additionally, the corresponding fees are based on the water tap size. The total sewer tap fee is paid to the City of Grove City through the Building Division located within City Hall. Funds received through the Building Division will be dispersed to the City of Columbus. For information concerning sewer rates please view the Water & Sewer Rate Chart or contact the Columbus Department of Utilities directly at 614-645-8270.
| Domestic Tap Size | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| 3/4″ | $6,331.52 |
| 1″ | $8,625.80 |
| 1 1/2″ | $17,249.90 |
| 2″ | $27,601.20 |
| 3″ | $55,202.40 |
| 4″ | $86,252.90 |
| 6″ | $172,507.50 |
| 8″ | $276,012.00 |
| 10″ | $396,766.40 |
| 12″ | $741,781.40 |
| 16″ | $823,129.80 |
The fees contained within the chart below are for tap fees and are paid separately. The Grove City fee is collected through the Building Division located within City Hall. The City of Columbus fee is collected through the Columbus Department of Utilities located at 910 Dublin Road, Columbus Ohio. Please keep in mind that the Grove City water tap permit fee must be paid to the City prior to obtaining the permit from the City of Columbus. Additionally, fees contained within the chart above do not include meter, system capacity or frontage charges collected by and for the City of Columbus. For information concerning sewer rates please view the Water & Sewer Rate Chart or contact the Columbus Department of Utilities directly at 614-645-8270.
| Domestic Tap Size | Columbus Fee | Grove City Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4″ | Cost + 25% | $1,152.82 |
| 1″ | Cost + 25% | $1,200.00 |
| 1 1/2″ | Cost + 25% | $1,250.00 |
| 2″ | Cost + 25% | $1,300.00 |
| 3″ | Cost + 25% | $1,411.98 |
| 4″ | Cost + 25% | $2,512.25 |
| 6″ | Cost + 25% | $4,972.61 |
| 8″ | Cost + 25% | $8,032.02 |
| 10″ | Cost + 25% | $11,582.31 |
| 12″ | Cost + 25% | $21,645.72 |
| 16″ | Cost + 25% | $25,134.12 |
The fees contained within the chart below are for fire tap fees and are paid separately. The Grove City fee is collected through the Building Division located within City Hall and is equivalent to five (5) of the water tap fees. The City of Columbus fee is collected through the Columbus Department of Utilities. Additionally, fees contained within the chart below do not include meter, system capacity or frontage charges collected by and for the City of Columbus. For information concerning sewer rates please view the Water & Sewer Rate Chart or contact the Columbus Department of Utilities directly at 614-645-8270.
| Domestic Tap Size | Columbus Fee | Grove City Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4″ | Cost + 25% | $57.64 |
| 1″ | Cost + 25% | $60.00 |
| 1 1/2″ | Cost + 25% | $62.50 |
| 2″ | Cost + 25% | $65.00 |
| 3″ | Cost + 25% | $70.60 |
| 4″ | Cost + 25% | $125.61 |
| 6″ | Cost + 25% | $248.63 |
| 8″ | Cost + 25% | $401.60 |
| 10″ | Cost + 25% | $579.12 |
| 12″ | Cost + 25% | $1082.29 |
| 16″ | Cost + 25% | $1256.71 |