Bairdstown, Ohio facts for kids
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Bairdstown, Ohio
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Location of Bairdstown, Ohio
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Location of Bairdstown in Wood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Township | Bloom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
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118 |
| • Density | 425.93/sq mi (164.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45872
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-03646 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398018 |
Bairdstown is a small village located in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 115 people lived there.
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History of Bairdstown
Bairdstown was officially planned and laid out in 1874. It was named after Josiah Baird, who helped create the village. A post office opened in Bairdstown in 1874 and served the community until 1940. The village became an official town (incorporated) in 1881.
Geography of Bairdstown
Bairdstown is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Bairdstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 347 | — | |
| 1900 | 298 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 240 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 158 | −34.2% | |
| 1930 | 172 | 8.9% | |
| 1940 | 176 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 188 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 138 | −24.2% | |
| 1980 | 151 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 130 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 130 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −11.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 118 | −9.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Bairdstown had 130 residents living in 49 households. About 34 of these households were families. The village had about 481 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Bairdstown. About 32.7% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.65 people.
The average age of people in Bairdstown was 42 years old. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 13.1% of people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (53.1%) and females (46.9%).
See also
- In Spanish: Bairdstown (Ohio) para niños
