Beach City, Ohio facts for kids
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Beach City, Ohio
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Beach City Fire & Rescue depot
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Location of Beach City, Ohio
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Location of Beach City in Stark County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 940 |
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923 |
| • Density | 2,196.26/sq mi (847.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44608
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-04458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398055 |
Beach City is a small village located in southwestern Stark County, Ohio, in the United States. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 940 people lived here. Beach City is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area, which means it's connected to bigger nearby cities.
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Discover Beach City's Past
Beach City got its name from Henry Beach, who was an important person working for the railroad.
South of Beach City, there is a cave known as Machan's Rock. People say this cave might have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom before the American Civil War. Today, the cave and the rocks around it have graffiti on them.
Exploring Beach City's Geography
Beach City is located right next to Sugar Creek. This creek adds to the natural beauty of the area.
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the village covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Beach City?
We can learn about the people of Beach City by looking at census information. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 282 | — | |
| 1900 | 364 | — | |
| 1910 | 671 | 84.3% | |
| 1920 | 658 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 725 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 812 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 940 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,151 | 22.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,133 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,083 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,051 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,137 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,033 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 940 | −9.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 923 | −10.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,033 people living in Beach City. These people lived in 419 homes, and 284 of those were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (about 97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 33.4%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (48.7%) were married couples living together. Other homes included single parents or people living alone.
The average age of people in Beach City in 2010 was about 39.5 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18. About 16.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.1%), and the rest were male (47.9%).
Famous People from Beach City
- Ralph Regula was a well-known congressman. A congressman is a person who is elected to represent people in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Beach City (Ohio) para niños
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Beach City Fire & Rescue depot
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Location of Beach City, Ohio
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Location of Beach City in Stark County
