Adelphi, Ohio facts for kids
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Adelphi, Ohio
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Village
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Along State Route 180
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Location of Adelphi, Ohio
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Location of Adelphi in Ross County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 322 |
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316 |
| • Density | 1,175.18/sq mi (453.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43101
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-00450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397915 |
Adelphi is a small village located in Ross County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 322 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Adelphi
Adelphi was started in 1804 by two brothers. They named the village "Adelphi" because it comes from a Greek word that means "brothers." This name shows the strong connection between the founders. Later, in 1838, Adelphi officially became an incorporated village. This meant it could have its own local government.
Geography of Adelphi
Adelphi is located in Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Adelphi
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 132 | — | |
| 1830 | 247 | 87.1% | |
| 1840 | 250 | 1.2% | |
| 1850 | 412 | 64.8% | |
| 1860 | 378 | −8.3% | |
| 1870 | 417 | 10.3% | |
| 1880 | 469 | 12.5% | |
| 1890 | 489 | 4.3% | |
| 1900 | 516 | 5.5% | |
| 1910 | 407 | −21.1% | |
| 1920 | 329 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 414 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 392 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 441 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 455 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 472 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 398 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 371 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 380 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 322 | −15.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 316 | −16.8% | |
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Adelphi's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 380 people living in Adelphi. These people lived in 154 different homes. About 100 of these homes were families.
The village had about 1,407 people per square mile. There were 175 housing units in total.
Many different kinds of families lived in Adelphi. About 34% of homes had children under 18. Almost half, 47%, were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Adelphi was 39 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51%) than females (49%).
Famous People from Adelphi
Even though Adelphi is a small village, some notable people have come from there:
- Tella Kitchen (1902–1988) was a folk art painter. Her unique artwork is still remembered today.
- John Purdue was an important person who helped start Purdue University. This university is now a very well-known school.
See also
In Spanish: Adelphi (Ohio) para niños
