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Adelphi, Ohio
Village
Along State Route 180
Along State Route 180
Location of Adelphi, Ohio
Location of Adelphi, Ohio
Location of Adelphi in Ross County
Location of Adelphi in Ross County
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
 (2020)
 • Total 322
 • Estimate 
(2023)
316
 • Density 1,175.18/sq mi (453.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43101
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.

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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