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Baltic, Ohio
Village
Baltic Elementary School
Baltic Elementary School
Location of Baltic, Ohio
Location of Baltic, Ohio
Location of Baltic in Tuscarawas County
Location of Baltic in Tuscarawas County
Country United States
State Ohio
Counties Tuscarawas, Holmes, Coshocton
Townships Bucks, Clark, Crawford
Area
 • Total 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2)
 • Land 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 851
 • Estimate 
(2023)
826
 • Density 1,051.92/sq mi (405.93/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
43804
Area code 330
FIPS code 39-03744
GNIS feature ID 2398024
Website https://www.villageofbaltic.org/

Baltic is a small village in Ohio, United States. It is unique because it is located in parts of three different counties: Coshocton, Holmes, and Tuscarawas. In 2020, the village had a population of 851 people.

A Look Back: Baltic's History

How Baltic Began

Baltic was first known by a different name, Rowville. The village was officially planned out in 1848. This means its streets and building lots were carefully laid out on a map.

Becoming a Tree City

In 1982, Baltic earned a special recognition. It became a "Tree City USA," as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This award shows that the village works hard to care for its trees and green spaces.

Where is Baltic Located?

Baltic's Size and Land

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.

Who Lives in Baltic?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 377
1920 406 7.7%
1930 545 34.2%
1940 492 −9.7%
1950 493 0.2%
1960 537 8.9%
1970 571 6.3%
1980 563 −1.4%
1990 659 17.1%
2000 743 12.7%
2010 795 7.0%
2020 851 7.0%
2023 (est.) 826 3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Languages Spoken

Most people in Baltic speak English as their first language, about 90.2%. Other languages spoken include German (5.3%) and Dutch or Pennsylvania German (2.3%).

Baltic's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 795 people living in Baltic. These people lived in 277 households, with 187 of those being families. The village had about 993.8 people per square mile. Most residents, 98.5%, were White. A small number were African American or Asian. About 0.8% of the population identified with two or more races.

Backgrounds of Residents

Many people in Baltic have roots from different countries. About 65.1% had German backgrounds. Others had Irish (14.3%), Swiss (9.5%), and English (5.8%) backgrounds.

Households and Ages

Out of all the households, 33.9% had children under 18 living there. Many households, 54.5%, were married couples. The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 3.11 people. The median age in the village was 40.9 years old. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 21.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).

What Does Baltic Do? (Economy)

Baltic is home to a few interesting businesses. The Raber's Almanac, a yearly book popular in the Amish community, is published here. Also, The Genie Company, a factory that makes garage door openers, is located in Baltic.

Famous People from Baltic

  • Owen Scheetz – He was a baseball player who played in six games for the Washington Senators during the 1943 season.

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