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Port Clinton, Ohio

Port Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, located at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie. The population was 6,025 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Port Clinton micropolitan area, about 34 mi southeast of Toledo.

The city has been nicknamed the "Walleye Capital of the World", due to the productive fishing waters for the species lying offshore in Lake Erie's Western Basin. The annual Walleye Drop on New Year's Eve in downtown Port Clinton reflects this nickname.

History
Established in 1828, the town was named after New York governor DeWitt Clinton, who was instrumental in creating the Erie Canal, which connected the Midwest along the Great Lakes to the markets of the Hudson River and New York.

The city saw small population growth throughout 19th century, with a population of 1,600 in 1880 and 2,049 residents in 1890. By 1886, Port Clinton contained three newspaper offices, four churches, and one bank. Several manufacturing businesses existed in the town, with the largest being A. Couche & Company, a sawmill that employed ten workers. Most businesses provided services or products to farmers in the surrounding countryside.

During the 20th century, Port Clinton's population grew, especially in the second half of the century with the expansion of the Vacationland region as a whole with increasing tourism. In 2000, 6,391 residents lived in the community.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.28 sqmi, of which 2.08 sqmi is land and 0.20 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,564, and the median income for a family was $44,579. Males had a median income of $38,949 versus $21,651 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,177. About 7.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,056 people, 2,633 households, and 1,614 families residing in the city. The population density was 2911.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,464 housing units at an average density of 1665.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.

There were 2,633 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

Economy
Port Clinton's economy benefits from its lakefront situation, with its fishing, boating, and recreational tourism industries providing employment opportunities to many locals. Port Clinton and surrounding attractions in Ottawa and Erie County are collectively known to visitors as "Vacationland", or more recently, Lake Erie's "Shores and Islands". The regional tourist economy is anchored by attractions like Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island. Several hotels are located within the city, which provide lodging for visitors to these and other attractions. Port Clinton is the primary mainland port of the Jet Express, a passenger ferry service to Put-in-Bay. The National Rifle Matches, held at nearby Camp Perry, and the springtime bird migration at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, are two prominent events held annually that contribute to Port Clinton's tourist economy.

Education
Port Clinton is served by the Port Clinton City School District. It operates two elementary schools (Bataan Memorial Elementary), one middle school (Port Clinton Middle), and one high school (Port Clinton High). In 2012, Port Clinton City School District opened a new middle school and an expansion to Bataan Memorial.

Port Clinton is served by Ida Rupp Public Library, which also operates satellite locations in Marblehead and Put-in-Bay.

Media
Port Clinton is part of the Sandusky/Lake Erie Islands (Vacationland region) radio market and is included as part of the Toledo TV market.

Port Clinton is home to WPCR - PortClintonRadio.com, "Ottawa County's News, Sports, and Weather Authority." This internet exclusive radio station carries live local sporting events, weather, and fishing reports as well as locally produced programs.

Port Clinton is served in print by the Port Clinton News Herald, the city's only daily newspaper. It is also covered by the Sandusky Register, which is the region's largest newspaper.

Notable people

 * Robert Putnam, political scientist, author, and Malkin Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard University
 * Chris Redfern, politician, former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party
 * Henry Semon, Oregon state legislator
 * Louis C. Shepard, American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient from Ashtabula County
 * Harley Dilly, killed teenager

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Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Put-in-Bay is a resort village located on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, 85 mi west of Cleveland and 35 mi east of Toledo. The population was 154 at the 2020 census.

The village is a popular summer resort and recreational destination. Ferry and airline services connect the community with Catawba Island, Kelleys Island, Port Clinton, and Sandusky, Ohio.

The bay played a significant role in the War of 1812 as the location of the squadron of U.S. naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry, who sailed from the port on September 10, 1813, to engage a British squadron just north of the island in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Location and area
Put-in-Bay is located 15 mi northwest of Sandusky.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, of which 0.45 sqmi is land and 0.18 sqmi is water.

History
The first known people to use the island were various groups of Native American tribes, including the Ottawas, Miamis, Shawnee, Senecas, Iroquois, and the Eries. The island provided shelter during crossings of Lake Erie. Some remains were discovered when a section of the island was plowed.

In 1679, Robert LaSalle and thirty-two of his men were the first to sail a large vessel in the Great Lakes: the Griffon. They would transport fur and pelts from Green Bay, Wisconsin to Queensland, Ontario. Stopping at Middle Bass Island, they found unique undiscovered flowers. They named the island Isle des Fleurs because of the flowers; this name was used for the next 200 years.

During the War of 1812, Put-in-Bay was an important base of operations for the US Navy fleet commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry and his fleet arrived at the island on August 16, 1813. They used the island to train and to spy on the British, who were located at Fort Malden, Ontario, Canada. At that point, the war had been going on for 32 months and developments had favored the British: Detroit had surrendered to them, and all American invasions of Canada had been repulsed. On September 10, 1813, Captain Robert H. Barclay, the commander of the British ships, was seen by a lookout on Perry's flagship, the Lawrence. Perry and his fleet hid behind the Bass Islands and waited for the British to unknowingly cross their path. The battle began at 11:45 in the morning about eight miles away from Put-in-Bay, with the British fleet caught by surprise. By around 3:00 of that day Perry and his fleet had defeated the British, who lost control of Lake Erie along with their entire fleet of six ships. This event was a major turning point in the war.

Two iconic American Navy slogans originated from these events: "Dont Give Up The Ship" and "We have met the enemy and they are ours.".

Between 1820 and 1830 the island was under the jurisdiction of Huron County, Ohio, but it was later joined to Ottawa County, Ohio. Put-in-Bay Township was established after 1830. The island was only sparsely inhabited and there was no actual village prior to the creation of the township. The first known white resident of the island was Alexander Ewen, who had about 1,000 hogs roaming the island in 1810.

The abolitionist John Brown's son John Jr. lived in Put-In-Bay, "growing grapes for the Chicago market", from 1862 until his death in 1895. His brother Owen also lived there before moving to Pasadena, California.

Memorial
Put-in-Bay is the site of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial commemorating Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's September 10, 1813, naval victory over British ships in the War of 1812. Construction of the monument began in 1912 and it opened to the public on June 13, 1915. It is 352 ft tall and made up of 78 layers of pink granite, topped with an eleven ton (10 metric ton) bronze urn. Its height makes it the highest open-air observatory operated by the U.S. National Park Service. The remains of six naval officers, three Britons and three Americans, were interred beneath the floor of the monument's rotunda.

2010 Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 138 people, 70 households, and 43 families residing in the village. The population density was 306.7 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 584.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 70 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.44.

The median age in the village was 54.7 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.1% were from 25 to 44; 38.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

Education
The village is home to Put-in-Bay High School. Aside from South Bass Island, Put-In-Bay Local School District covers the Lake Erie Islands of Buckeye Island, Gibraltar Island, Green Island, Mouse Island, Rattlesnake Island, and Starve Island, even though most of these islands are uninhabited.

Airports

 * Put-in-Bay Airport offers a single, unlit, paved 2870-foot runway in addition to a helipad.
 * North Bass Island Airport located on North Bass Island, offers a 1804 ft (549.9 m) paved airstrip.

Tourism
For most of its history, the island's primary industry has been tourism and continues to be today. The tourist season runs roughly between April and October. The most common methods of transportation to and from the island are via ferry boat, propeller-driven aircraft and private boat.

One of the world's largest hotels, the Hotel Victory, opened its 625 rooms to the public in 1892. The four-story hotel featured a one-thousand-seat dining room. However, on August 14, 1919, the giant hotel burned to the ground. Today only parts of the foundations can be seen at the state campground.

Other historical sites include:

 * Stonehenge Estate – An estate with 19th-century buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Perry's Cave – Cave discovered by Native Americans. Perry sent men here during the War of 1812 (Battle of Lake Erie). Has an underground lake from which Perry's men obtained drinking water, after previously drinking from the bacteria filled Lake Erie water and getting sick. The water in the cave was clean and thus by drinking it, his men returned to health in order to win the battle.
 * Heineman's winery and Crystal Cave – the world's largest geode.
 * Lake Erie Islands Historical Society – 6,000 square foot (560 m2) museum that houses artifacts, memorabilia and genealogical data pertinent to the Lake Erie Islands.

There are under 150 full-time South Bass Island residents, most of whom remain on the island over the winter. Supplies and perishables are flown to the island during the winter months along with the mail, parcels, and bank employees who staff the island's only bank (for one day a week) until the spring. The island has a single school that is used for grades kindergarten through 12 and serves the educational requirements of Middle Bass and North Bass islands as well. These students arrive by plane, boat, or ATV across the frozen lake, depending on the season and weather.

Put-in-Bay has one grocery store, one hardware store, one school—which houses the one lending library branch—one fuel station, a post office, one bank, and two cemeteries. It has one seasonal franchise restaurant, Subway. There is no cinema. The island does not have a hospital, but does have an Emergency Medical Service that can use a Life Flight helicopter to transport critically ill patients to mainland medical facilities.

In 1952–1959, as well as 1963, the island held road races around a 3 mi course. In 2011, the Put-in-Bay Road Races Reunion returned to the island. The temporary road course set up at the Put-in-Bay Airport during the event was a key step in pointing the way to the return of real vintage sports car racing to the island for 2012.

The Boy Scouts of America hold an annual camporee at the base of Perry's Monument.

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Rocky Ridge, Ohio

Rocky Ridge is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 312 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, of which 1.01 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 417 people, 159 households, and 112 families living in the village. The population density was 412.9 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 177.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 159 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 38.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 389 people, 131 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was 382.2 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 138.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.20% White, 0.77% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.43% of the population.

There were 131 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,281, and the median income for a family was $40,469. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,276. About 12.1% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Antwerp, Ohio

Antwerp is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The population was 1,676 at the 2020 census.

Antwerp is the nearest village to the Six Mile Reservoir, the site of the Reservoir War in 1887. Antwerp is the birthplace of Asa Long, the checkers player. The place is named after the Belgian city of Antwerp.

History
Antwerp is located in the former wetland region known until the 19th century as the Great Black Swamp. Antwerp was founded in 1841 on the Wabash and Erie canal and the center of town moved to its present location when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after Antwerp, in Belgium.

In the late 19th century, Antwerp was the largest village in Paulding County; its economy was driven by lucrative local logging and tile mill industries. Accordingly, when the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway decided to erect a train station in the village, it was built larger than stations in most other communities in the region. After the train station closed in 1976, it was purchased by the local historical society; today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Antwerp Norfolk and Western Depot.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,736 people, 752 households, and 464 families residing in the village. The population density was 1305.3 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 630.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American (U.S. Census), 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 752 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 37.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,740 people, 739 households, and 487 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,500.1 PD/sqmi. There were 784 housing units at an average density of 675.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.82% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.69% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census) of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 739 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,139, and the median income for a family was $40,441. Males had a median income of $33,684 versus $23,158 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,785. About 5.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Antwerp Local School District operates one elementary school and Antwerp High School.

Antwerp has a public library, a branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library.

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Broughton, Ohio

Broughton is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 120 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 545.5 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 240.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 1.7% Native American, and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 50.2 years. 15% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 166 people, 57 households, and 45 families living in the village. The population density was 768.2 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 273.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.99% White, 0.60% Native American, 0.60% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,808. About 4.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Cecil, Ohio

Cecil is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 146 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office with the name Crane was established December 31, 1866; the name was changed to Cecil with effect from June 8, 1868.

Cecil was named for a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 188 people, 71 households, and 47 families living in the village. The population density was 128.8 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 58.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 2.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 216 people, 77 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 147.2 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 55.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, 0.93% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 120.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,393, and the median income for a family was $28,000. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $11,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,687. About 20.0% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.

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Grover Hill, Ohio

Grover Hill is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 382 at the 2020 census. The village is named after President Grover Cleveland.

History
Grover Hill was a boom town, created as a stop on the railroad. A comprehensive history of the town and nearby communities was self-published by Laurence R. Hipp, a longtime resident of Grover Hill.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 402 people, 159 households, and 110 families residing in the village. The population density was 1435.7 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 653.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 159 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 412 people, 167 households, and 115 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,420.4 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 630.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.12% White, 0.49% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 167 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $22,222 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,872. About 11.5% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Haviland, Ohio

Haviland is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 215 people, 79 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 551.3 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 225.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 0.5% African American, 2.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 34.9 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 180 people, 68 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 626.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.56% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,607, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,029. About 10.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Haviland, Ohio


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Latty, Ohio

Latty is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Latty has been in operation since 1882. The village was named for Judge A. S. Latty, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 193 people, 70 households, and 55 families living in the village. The population density was 714.8 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 296.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.6% White, 5.2% African American, 3.1% Native American, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 200 people, 77 households, and 56 families living in the village. The population density was 748.2 people per square mile (286.0/km2). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 306.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 82.50% White, 9.50% African American, 2.00% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 1.50% from other races, and 4.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.00% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 380 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age0 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $38,214 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,801. About 8.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.9% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Ralph L. Ropp, the president of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, from 1949 to 1962, graduated from Latty High School in 1913.

title: Latty, Ohio


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Melrose, Ohio

Melrose is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 233 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 sqmi. All of it is land (there are no bodies of water).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 275 people, 102 households, and 76 families living in the village. The population density was 319.8 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 132.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 33.8 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 322 people, 111 households, and 83 families living in the village. The population density was 374.4 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 144.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% White, 2.17% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus a female median income of $19,375. The per capita income for the village was $13,484. About 11.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Melrose, Ohio


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Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio

Oakwood is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 546 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 608 people, 228 households, and 159 families living in the village. The population density was 1030.5 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 420.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 228 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 33.4 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 236 households, and 172 families living in the village. The population density was 1,037.0 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 449.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.85% White, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $34,500 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,273. About 8.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Oakwood has a public library, a branch of the Paulding County Library.

title: Oakwood, Paulding County, Ohio


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Paulding, Ohio

Paulding is a village in and the county seat of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is located predominantly in Paulding Township about 64 mi southwest of Toledo. The population was 3,555 at the 2020 census.

History
Paulding was a planned community, founded in 1848 at the center of the county, and named after the county by speculators who expected to profit by moving the county seat. In 1851, the county seat was moved from Charloe, which had been the county seat for a decade; prior to that, court was held at New Rochester.

The town square is devoted to the courthouse, an orange brick structure surrounded by trees upon a spacious lawn. In the centennial year of 1876, the county commissioners determined to build a new courthouse, and visited many courthouses, finally deciding to erect a duplicate of the courthouse in Adrian, Michigan at a cost of $40,000. The courthouse was finished in 1886.

Built in the 1910s, the Paulding County Carnegie Library was the first Carnegie library to serve an entire county instead of a single city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.46 sqmi, of which 2.36 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water. It is 723 feet above sea level.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,605 people, 1,510 households, and 957 families living in the village. The population density was 1527.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,718 housing units at an average density of 728.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.6% White, 2.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 1,510 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 38.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,595 people, 1,466 households, and 988 families living in the village. The population density was 1,577.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,583 housing units at an average density of 694.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.04% White, 2.56% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 3.81% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.93% of the population.

There were 1,466 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,943, and the median income for a family was $41,962. Males had a median income of $33,042 versus $22,103 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,383. About 6.3% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Paulding is largely a bedroom community.

At one point, Paulding had a factory processing sugar from beets, and another processing ketchup from tomatoes, but both factories have ceased production and neighboring farms no longer produce those crops. At one point, Paulding boasted of three local elevators - Equity Exchange, Paulding Grain and Seed, and the Farm Bureau - but the loss of rail service, most grain is trucked elsewhere. Paulding was once home to Betty Zane popcorn, but that disappeared in the early 20th century.

Many manufacturing facilities have come and gone, producing such products as glass mailboxes, ink wells, and brake linings. A number of small factories exist, but the largest single employer in the Village is the government, with Paulding Exempted Village Schools being the largest organization. Many residents commute to industrial jobs, often in neighboring counties.

Education
Paulding High School sports participate in the Green Meadows Conference, an athletic body sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).

The school on Water Street is one of the largest schools in the state providing elementary education. In many districts, elementary schools are kept small so students can walk to school. The graduating class of 1970 included the last Paulding students who experienced a one-room schoolhouse, as they had attended the first grade at Emerald. That was a fairly pleasant transition, unlike 1971, when many county residents were outraged to learn Dr. Martin Essex of the Ohio State Board of Education had revoked the charters of 4 of the 6 Paulding County schools, asserting that they were too small to offer a good education. Auglaize-Brown asked to join the Paulding Exempted Village School district, while the Grover Hill, Blue Creek, and Payne Local School Districts merged into the new Wayne Trace school district.

Media
The dominant daily newspaper is the Defiance Crescent-News with some readers choosing the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Toledo Blade, and Lima News, in that order. The local weekly is the Paulding County Progress. Paulding residents are part of the Fort Wayne, Indiana television market. The local radio station is WMYW-FM broadcasts at 102.7 FM. WPAU is an online streaming radio station offering a commercial-free format of oldies and Paulding County high school sports. Also licensed to Paulding is WKSD 99.7 FM, a commercial oldies and sports radio station based in Van Wert.

Transportation
Paulding is at the intersection of US Highway 127 and State Route 111 and the terminus of State Route 500. It was formerly on the Cincinnati Northern Railroad, but the tracks were removed in the 1980s.

Notable people

 * Jesse B. Jackson, American Consul and witness to the Armenian genocide
 * David Smith, sculptor (born in Decatur, grew up in Paulding)

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Payne, Ohio

Payne is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2020 census.

History
Payne was originally called Flatrock City, and under the latter name was laid out in 1872. The present name honors Henry B. Payne, an Ohio senator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.68 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,194 people, 497 households, and 320 families living in the village. The population density was 1755.9 PD/sqmi. There were 554 housing units at an average density of 814.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 497 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,166 people, 508 households, and 325 families living in the village. The population density was 2,168.6 PD/sqmi. There were 544 housing units at an average density of 1,011.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.26% White, 0.43% African American, 0.09% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.34% of the population.

There were 508 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,024. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,908. About 3.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Payne students attend the Wayne Trace Local School District.

Payne has a public library, a branch of the Paulding County Library.

title: Payne, Ohio


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Corning, Ohio

Corning is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 488 at the 2020 census.

History
Originally named Ferrara, the town was focused on farming along the Sunday Creek Valley. That would change when the Atlantic and Lake Erie Railway completed the Moxahala tunnel in 1879. By 1880, Joseph Rodgers sold over 8,000 acres along Sunday Creek to the Ohio Central Coal Company. With New York capitalists investing heavily in the coal camp, the town was soon renamed Corning. A post office has been in operation at Corning since 1880. Known as one of the most lawless towns in the state, Corning can only be compared to violent mining towns such as Tombstone, Arizona, or Deadwood, South Dakota. In addition to shootouts and murders, Corning saw several violent events that made it famous. On September 19, 1880, the Ohio National Guard battled white coal miners trying to force out newly arrived African American miners. The Battle of Corning, or the Corning War, was the first time the Ohio National Guard shed blood in defense of the state.

In 1884, the town witnessed an Irish Catholic Feud between local parish Priest Father Bernard O’Boylan and saloon owner Andy McDevitt. Known as the Corning Church War, the feud gained national attention and grew Corning’s reputation. After several mine strikes during the early 1890s, Corning served as the unofficial site of “insurgency” against the leadership of the newly formed United Mine Workers of America.

At a meeting between Ohio and West Virginia miners at the Mercer Hotel, Richard L. Davis, an African American miner and labor organizer from Rendville, was denied service at the restaurant. In 1895, the Mercer Hotel became the first Ohio business punished under the state’s anti-discrimination laws. The incident at the Mercer Hotel represented the “High Water Mark of the Color Line in Ohio,” establishing a boundary between acceptable and unacceptable segregation of African Americans across the state.

Geography
Corning is located along Sunday Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 583 people, 226 households, and 152 families living in the village. The population density was 1355.8 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 614.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 226 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 30.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 593 people, 239 households, and 159 families living in the village. The population density was 1,360.1 PD/sqmi. There were 269 housing units at an average density of 617.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.13% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,868, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,481 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,615. About 12.5% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southern Local School District operates one elementary school and Miller High School.

Corning has a public library, a branch of the Perry County District Library.

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Crooksville, Ohio

Crooksville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States, along Moxahala Creek. The population was 2,418 at the 2020 census. It was the home of Hull pottery, one of the best known Ohio potteries.

History
Crooksville was founded around 1874 by the U.S. Postal Service at the request of founders Jacob Reed and his partner Joseph Crooks, Crooksville has continued to thrive for the past 126 years. Located off State Rt. 93 in Perry County, the Village has worked diligently over the years to keep the environment friendly for families and business. Sometime earlier between 1820 and 1825, Jacob Reed, a young and prosperous man from the East struck out looking for a company in which to invest his money and double his fortune. On the way he met his bride, Lydia, and eventually the two of them found the heavily timbered land that is now Crooksville.

Reed negotiated with the federal government for a parcel of land along the Moxahala Creek and received a warranty deed signed by President James Monroe. He started his empire with a lumber mill and farm, the sales from which enabled him to purchase more land until he had acquired upward of 300 or 400 acres.

In 1856 the railroad passed through the Reed farm on its way between Zanesville and New Lexington. Due to concessions Jacob Reed made to the railroad, a spur was built onto his property for the benefit of the community over which he built a warehouse for his grain and named Reed Station. The local freight train also carried a passenger car and stopped by flag to discharge and receive passengers.

During this period, more farms had also cropped up around the Reed properties, most of which had a small kiln for making functional pottery. Because these kilns and the clay for making pottery were normally kept in small, unheated buildings, production could only happen from spring through fall, which spurred the nickname “bluebird potteries”. Firing up in spring when the bluebirds returned from their winter migration, and ending when they’d headed south again.

The area grew and gained in population creating the need for building materials, dry goods, churches, schools and a host of other creature comforts. In addition to being rich farmland, the area produced deep veins of clay and coal, creating a thriving pottery and coal mining industry.

In 1870 Joseph Crooks purchased a small strip of land near the railroad and set up a general store. At this time, the nearest post offices were at McCluney and Roseville, there was no mail route passing through. Some person would usually visit the post office once a week and bring back the neighbors’ mail along with theirs. Because of this Joseph Crooks circulated the necessary petition to submit to the Federal Government in hopes of having a post office established to be known as “Reeds Post Office”. At the same time, he made application for the appointment of the office of Postmaster. The Post Office Department in Washington reported back favorably to the establishment of a post office and Crooks appointment as postmaster, but advised that due to the fact that there was already a “Reeds Post Office” in Ohio, it would have to be given some other name. They suggested that the office be known as “Crooksville”. According to the book History of Crooksville by Guy E. Crooks, son of Joseph: “This suggestion was pleasing to my father.”

In 1894 the population of Crooksville had grown to approximately 800 and the residents took the necessary steps to have the Village incorporated.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.64 sqmi, of which 1.62 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,534 people, 977 households, and 651 families living in the village. The population density was 1564.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,094 housing units at an average density of 675.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 977 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 34.4 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,483 people, 968 households, and 664 families living in the village. The population density was 1,627.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,068 housing units at an average density of 700.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.47% White, 0.24% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.04% Asian, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 968 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,838, and the median income for a family was $34,615. Males had a median income of $27,115 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,995. About 9.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
A traditional municipal government, the Village is governed by a full time Mayor, six members Council, Clerk/Treasurer and a Village Administrator under the guidelines of the Ohio Revised Code. As of 2020, the mayor of Crooksville is Christopher Mohler.

Community committees that operate with the assistance of Council include the Crooksville Arts Council, Tree Commission, Historical Commission, Recreation Committee, The Clay Valley Foundation and The Moxahala Watershed Committee. Crooksville is an active member of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.

Arts and culture
In mid-July, Crooksville, along with its neighboring village of Roseville, annually hosts the Crooksville-Roseville Pottery festival, which emphasizes various aspects of pottery creation, design, collection, and others.

Education
Crooksville Exempted Village School District operates an elementary school, middle school, and Crooksville High School.

Crooksville has a public library, a branch of the Perry County District Library.

Notable people

 * Rollo Walter Brown, writer and teacher of rhetoric
 * Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient

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Glenford, Ohio

Glenford is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 census.

History
Glenford had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Glenford has been in operation since 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 61 households, and 47 families living in the village. The population density was 1572.7 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 581.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 61 households, of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.0% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 32.1 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 198 people, 69 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 1,519.0 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 537.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.97% White, 1.01% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.01% Pacific Islander, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $28,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,084. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Glenford is served by the Northern Local School District, which operates Glenford Elementary School in the village.

Notable person

 * Larry Householder, Ohio House of Representative (1997–2004, 2017–2021) and Ohio House Speaker (2001-2004, 2019–2020)

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Hemlock, Ohio

Hemlock is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 142 at the 2020 census. The village was originally settled as Coaldale on June 15, 1869, and established as Hemlock on July 15, 1872. A post office was in operation until October 3, 1986.

History
Originally settled as Coaldale on June 15, 1869, then established as Hemlock on July 15, 1872. The Hemlock post office was in operation until October 3, 1986. The village was named for a grove of hemlock trees near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 155 people, 56 households, and 46 families living in the village. The population density was 418.9 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 191.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 56 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 142 people, 48 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 374.2 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 152.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.07% White, 2.11% Asian, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $7,701. There were 26.3% of families and 24.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.4% of under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

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Junction City, Ohio

Junction City is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 721 at the 2020 census.

History
Junction City was laid out in 1872 at the site of a railroad junction. A post office has been in operation at Junction City since 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, of which 0.63 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 819 people, 315 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 1300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 534.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 315 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 818 people, 295 households, and 225 families living in the village. The population density was 1,276.4 PD/sqmi. There were 320 housing units at an average density of 499.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.14% White, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 295 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,861, and the median income for a family was $32,426. Males had a median income of $30,329 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,074. About 18.2% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 26.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Lexington Schools operates Junction City Elementary School in the village.

Junction City has a public library, a branch of the Perry County District Library.

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New Lexington, Ohio

New Lexington is a village in and the county seat of Perry County, Ohio, United States, 21 mi southwest of Zanesville and 45 mi miles southeast of Columbus. The population was 4,435 at the 2020 census.

History
New Lexington was laid out in 1817. The village was named after Lexington, Massachusetts. A post office called New Lexington has been in operation since 1829. The Perry County Courthouse that stands at the corner of Main Street and West Brown Street was erected in 1887 and was dedicated one year later. In 2020, New Lexington’s historical Main Street underwent a massive renovation project that delivered new brick sidewalks, trash cans, benches, trees, and decorative street lighting. The project cost $2.1 million and was made possible through the Streetscape Grant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.95 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,731 people, 1,838 households, and 1,164 families living in the village. The population density was 2426.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,000 housing units at an average density of 1025.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 1,838 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 33.8 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,689 people, 1,836 households, and 1,233 families living in the village. The population density was 2,017.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of 850.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.76% White, 0.17% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 1,836 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,406, and the median income for a family was $33,514. Males had a median income of $28,155 versus $21,039 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,127. About 16.4% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
As of 2024, the mayor of New Lexington is Trent Thompson. The Village Administrator is Eric Emmert. Janie DePinto serves as the council president.

Education
New Lexington City School District operates New Lexington Elementary, Junction City Elementary, New Lexington Middle School, and New Lexington High School.

New Lexington has a public library, a branch of the Perry County District Library.

Notable people

 * William A. Calderhead, U.S. Representative from Kansas
 * James M. Comly, brigadier general in Union Army, journalist, attorney and diplomat
 * Dan Dodd, member of the Ohio House of Representatives
 * Stephen Benton Elkins, industrialist and politician
 * William C. Grimes, acting Governor of Oklahoma Territory
 * Januarius MacGahan, journalist and national hero of Bulgaria
 * Jerry McGee - professional golfer
 * John A. McShane, first Democrat elected to United States House of Representatives from Nebraska
 * Albert Francis Zahm - specialist in aerodynamics; early aircraft experimenter
 * John Augustine Zahm - Holy Cross priest and scientist

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New Straitsville, Ohio

New Straitsville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 652 at the 2020 census.

History
New Straitsville was founded in 1870 as a coal mining town by the New Straitsville Mining Company. The town grew quickly and by 1880 the population was over 4,000 people. The coal mining activity ended in 1884, when a labor dispute at the mine ended with a group of miners sending a burning coal car into the mine, igniting the coal. At one time the heat from the fire was so great that residents could draw hot water directly from wells to brew coffee. The fire in the New Straitsville mine burns to this day. New Straitsville is also famous for its annual "Moonshine Festival," which occurs during Memorial Day Weekend each year.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.30 sqmi, all land. It lies in the watershed of Monday Creek.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 722 people, 293 households, and 189 families living in the village. The population density was 555.4 PD/sqmi. There were 363 housing units at an average density of 279.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 0.4% African American, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 293 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 37.4 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 774 people, 312 households, and 210 families living in the village. The population density was 589.4 PD/sqmi. There were 357 housing units at an average density of 271.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.67% White, 0.13% African American, 1.03% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 312 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,557, and the median income for a family was $31,827. Males had a median income of $30,227 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,333. About 13.8% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Chris Evans, labor union leader
 * Clara Green Carl, American murderer and writer
 * David Hite, clarinetist
 * Jack Taylor - former professional baseball player

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Rendville, Ohio

Rendville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It is an old mining town in southeastern Appalachian Ohio. The population was 28 at the 2020 census, making it the smallest incorporated community in Ohio.

History
Rendville was founded in 1879 by William P. Rend, and named after him. A post office was established at Rendville in 1879, and remained in operation until 1982. In 1888, Isiah Tuppins was elected as the first African-American mayor in Ohio.

Geography
Rendville is located along Sunday Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 36 people, 18 households, and 11 families living in the village. The population density was 116.1 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 90.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 80.6% White, 8.3% African American, and 11.1% from two or more races.

There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.27.

The median age in the village was 54.5 years. 11.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8.4% were from 25 to 44; 44.5% were from 45 to 64; and 27.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 46 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 148.5 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 96.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.96% White, 10.87% African American, and 2.17% from two or more races.

There were 19 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,002. There were 15.8% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 45.5% of those over 64.

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Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio

Shawnee is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 505 at the 2020 census. It is 9 mi south of the county seat of New Lexington.

History
Shawnee had its start in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after the Shawnee Indians. A post office has been in operation at Shawnee since 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.26 sqmi, of which 2.25 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 655 people, 235 households, and 179 families living in the village. The population density was 291.1 PD/sqmi. There were 275 housing units at an average density of 122.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.2% African American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 34.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 608 people, 207 households, and 157 families living in the village. The population density was 305.1 PD/sqmi. There were 235 housing units at an average density of 117.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.51% White, 0.33% Asian, and 0.16% from two or more races.

There were 207 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,229, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,850. About 14.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Somerset, Ohio

Somerset is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The 2024 population estimate was 1,743 with 619 households. It is located 9.5 miles north of the county seat New Lexington and has a dedicated historical district. Saint Joseph Church, the oldest Catholic church in Ohio, is located just outside Somerset on State Route 383.

History
The village of Somerset was established in 1807 by settlers from Somerset, Pennsylvania at the spot on Zane's Trace located midway between Lancaster and Zanesville. Seven years later, parts of Fairfield, Muskingum, and Washington counties were merged to create Perry County, and the house of a Somerset resident was named the first temporary courthouse. In 1819, the county government arranged for the erection of a purpose-built courthouse in Somerset; while most of the building was used for a jail, it also included a courtroom and space for some county offices. Ten years later, a permanent courthouse was constructed on the village's public square.

As the village of New Lexington grew in importance, its residents began to agitate for the county seat to be moved to their community. From 1851 to 1859, the state legislature passed three separate laws to permit the county seat to be moved; contentious elections and a decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio saw the county seat move to New Lexington, back to Somerset, and finally back to New Lexington. After it ceased to be used as a courthouse, the building was leased to Somerset for use as its village hall.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,481 people, 613 households, and 354 families living in the village. The population density was 1276.7 PD/sqmi. There were 673 housing units at an average density of 580.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 613 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 41.1 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,549 people, 613 households, and 381 families living in the village. The population density was 1,328.3 PD/sqmi. There were 659 housing units at an average density of 565.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.03% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 613 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $39,231. Males had a median income of $30,994 versus $21,364 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,209. About 6.4% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Somerset is served by the Northern Local School District, which operates Somerset Elementary School in the village.

Holy Trinity Catholic School is located in Somerset.

Somerset has a public library, a branch of the Perry County District Library.

Notable people

 * William E. Birkhimer - Medal of Honor recipient during the Philippine Rebellion
 * Jacob S. Bugh - Wisconsin State Assemblyman
 * William A. Bugh - Wisconsin lawyer and Wisconsin State Assemblyman
 * Tammie Green - professional golfer inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
 * Thomas Hood - Wisconsin state senator and jurist
 * Philip Sheridan - Union general in the American Civil War.

title: Somerset, Ohio