Bloomdale, Ohio facts for kids
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Bloomdale, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street in downtown Bloomdale, Ohio, showing the former post office.
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Location of Bloomdale, Ohio
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Location of Bloomdale in Wood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Township | Bloom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
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655 |
| • Density | 1,000.00/sq mi (386.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44817
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-07062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398135 |
Bloomdale is a small village located in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 665 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Bloomdale
Bloomdale started to grow when the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad built tracks through the area. The village was officially planned out in 1852. This process, called platting, means they drew up maps to divide the land into lots for buildings and streets.
A post office opened in Bloomdale in 1874, helping people send and receive mail. It served the community for many years, closing in March 2019. Bloomdale officially became an incorporated village in 1887. This means it gained its own local government.
Where is Bloomdale?
Bloomdale is located in Wood County, Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Bloomdale
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 130 | — | |
| 1890 | 419 | 222.3% | |
| 1900 | 740 | 76.6% | |
| 1910 | 602 | −18.6% | |
| 1920 | 509 | −15.4% | |
| 1930 | 578 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 575 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 592 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 669 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 727 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 744 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 632 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 724 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 678 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 665 | −1.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 655 | −3.4% | |
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The population of Bloomdale has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 678 people living in the village. This included 244 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households were families, with many being married couples.
The average age of people in Bloomdale in 2010 was about 36.4 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18, and about 11.7% were 65 or older. The village had a fairly even split between male and female residents.
Education in Bloomdale
Students in Bloomdale attend schools operated by the Elmwood Local Schools district. This district includes one elementary school for younger students, one middle school for older kids, and Elmwood High School (Bloomdale, Ohio) for teenagers.
Famous People from Bloomdale
Even though Bloomdale is a small village, some notable people have come from there:
- Chris Hoiles: A former professional baseball player who played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Gus Wasson: A former NASCAR driver who competed in stock car racing.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomdale para niños
