Attica, Ohio facts for kids
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Attica, Ohio
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Downtown viewed from South Main Street, looking toward the intersection of Ohio 4 and U.S. 224
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Location of Attica in Seneca County
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 Attica, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Attica, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 873 |
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868 |
| • Density | 1,308.85/sq mi (505.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44807
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-02820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398006 |
| Website | http://www.atticaohio.us/ |
Attica is a small village located in Seneca County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 873 people. Attica is recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This means the community works hard to plant and care for its trees.
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History of Attica
Attica was founded in 1833. It was named after Attica, New York. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle in the area.
A notable person buried in Attica's local cemetery is Clara Ayres. She was one of the first women to pass away during World War I. An Ohio Historical Marker stands in the cemetery to honor her memory.
Geography and Location
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Attica is a small place in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers about 0.67 square miles (1.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 100 | — | |
| 1870 | 370 | — | |
| 1880 | 663 | 79.2% | |
| 1890 | 682 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 694 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 719 | 3.6% | |
| 1920 | 658 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 783 | 19.0% | |
| 1940 | 780 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 858 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 965 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,005 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 865 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 944 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 955 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 899 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 873 | −2.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 868 | −3.4% | |
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Attica's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Attica had 899 residents. There were 364 households, which are groups of people living together. About 266 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,362 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area. Most residents, about 96.3%, were White.
Many households, 33.8%, had children under 18 living with them. About 54.9% were married couples. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 2.88 people.
The average age of people in Attica was 39.8 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 17.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
Education in Attica
Students in Attica attend schools within the Seneca East Local School District. This district includes Seneca East High School. Before this district was formed, Attica had its own school district. It later joined with Republic to create the Seneca East district.
See also
In Spanish: Attica (Ohio) para niños
