Bergholz, Ohio facts for kids
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Bergholz, Ohio
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Bergholz Museum
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Location of Bergholz in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Springfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 544 |
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529 |
| • Density | 966.25/sq mi (372.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43908
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-05718 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398100 |
Bergholz (/ˈbɜːrɡhoʊlz/ BURG-holes) is a village in northwestern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 544 at the 2020 census. The village's name is German and translates to "mountain timber". It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
History
Initially, the Bergholz area was a settlement called Nebo. Modern Bergholz had its start in 1883 when the railroad was built through that territory in order to access a mine. The settlement was named Bergholz in honor of one of the mine owners. It was incorporated as a village in 1906.
During Morgan's Raid, a Union victory in the Civil War in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan traveled through the Bergholz area on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,011 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,215 | 20.2% | |
| 1930 | 918 | −24.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,122 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,035 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 955 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 914 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 914 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 713 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 769 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 664 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 544 | −18.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 529 | −20.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 664 people, 266 households, and 174 families living in the village. The population density was 1,185.7 inhabitants per square mile (457.8/km2). There were 319 housing units at an average density of 569.6 per square mile (219.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 266 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the village was 38.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Education
Public education in the village of Bergholz is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include:
- John Gregg Elementary School – grades K-6
- Edison High School – grades 7-12
Notable people
- Ray Grimes, Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies
- Roy Grimes, Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the New York Giants
See also
In Spanish: Bergholz (Ohio) para niños
