Ohio

Preble

40,999
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Preble

Preble, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,304. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 40,999.

Its recorded population peaked at 42,337 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 3 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Northwest Indian War — Adair's Defeat 1790, Attack on Fort St. Clair 1792, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202040,999
201042,270
200042,337
199040,113
198038,223
197034,719
196032,498
195027,081
194023,329
193022,455
192023,238
191023,834
190023,713
189023,421
188024,533
187021,809
186021,820
185021,736
184019,482
183016,291
182010,237
18103,304
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Preble

Military engagements that took place in Preble, Ohio.

Northwest Indian War — Adair's Defeat 1790
1790
Attack on Fort St. Clair 1792
1792

Historic places in Preble

National Register of Historic Places listings in Preble, Ohio.

Acton House
Eaton
Christman Covered Bridge
Eaton
Lange Hotel
West Alexandria
Geeting Covered Bridge
Lewisburg
Warnke Covered Bridge
Lewisburg
Roberts Covered Bridge
Eaton
Eaton High School
Eaton
Historic Associate Reformed Church and Cemetery
Morning Sun
Harshman Covered Bridge
Fairhaven
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Frequently asked about Preble

When does Preble first appear in the US census?
Preble, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,304.
What is the population of Preble?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Preble had a recorded population of 40,999.
When did Preble's population peak?
Preble's recorded population peaked at 42,337 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Preble?
2 documented military engagements took place in Preble, including Northwest Indian War — Adair's Defeat 1790, Attack on Fort St. Clair 1792.
How many historic places are in Preble?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Preble, Ohio.
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