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Gallipolis is a city located in Gallia County, Ohio, and the county seat of that countyGR6. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,180. Though its population is now less than the 5,000 figure for chartering a city in Ohio, Gallipolis continues to operate under its existing city charter. The accent goes on the last syllable when pronouncing the name: "gal li po LIS". [bold] This prounciation depends on where in the town you actually live...heh. [/bold]

Geography
Gallipolis is located at 38°48'55" North, 82°11'51" West (38.815222, -82.197550)GR1, along the Ohio River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.73% water.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the city. The population density is 445.8/km² (1,156.2/mi²). There are 2,056 housing units at an average density of 219.3/km² (568.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.57% White, 6.44% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,847 households out of which 23.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% are married couples living together, 13.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.6% are non-families. 41.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.11 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $25,846, and the median income for a family is $36,477. Males have a median income of $30,032 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,728. 21.5% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Education
The are four schools within the city. The public schools in the city limits are Gallia Academy High School and Washington Elementary, both of which belong to the Gallipolis City School District. There also are two christian schools - Ohio Valley Christian High School and Ohio Valley Christian School Elementary. The school district also controls two schools outside of the city limits