Berkey, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berkey, Ohio
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Location in Lucas County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
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284 |
| • Density | 64.87/sq mi (25.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43504
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-05732 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398102 |
Berkey is a small village located in Lucas County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 275 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
Berkey wasn't always called Berkey! It was first known as Riga. The village got its current name from Richard K. Berkeybile. He was an early postmaster, which means he was in charge of the local post office. The Riga post office opened in 1837. Later, in 1870, its name was officially changed to Berkey.
Where is Berkey?
Berkey is a village that covers about 4.18 square miles (or 10.83 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Berkey?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 201 | — | |
| 1930 | 261 | 29.9% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 239 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 257 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 306 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 265 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 237 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 275 | 16.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 284 | 19.8% | |
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Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 237 people living in Berkey. These people lived in 99 different homes, and 73 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village (99.2%) were White, and a small number (0.8%) were Asian. About 1.3% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.6%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 2.77 people.
The average age of people in Berkey was 48.2 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Berkey (Ohio) para niños
