Botkins, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Botkins, Ohio
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Streetside view of Shelby House in Botkins
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Location of Botkins, Ohio
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Location of Botkins in Shelby County
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Shelby | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,155 | |
| • Estimate
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1,176 | |
| • Density | 914.49/sq mi (353.12/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
45306
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | |
| FIPS code | 39-07832 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398153 | |
| Website | http://www.botkinsohio.com | |
Botkins is a small village located in Shelby County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,155 people lived there. It's easy to find Botkins right next to Interstate 75 at Exit 104. The village is at the very northern part of Shelby County, close to Auglaize County.
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The Story of Botkins
Botkins started as a planned community in 1858. It was named after Richard Botkin. He was the person who originally owned the land where the village now stands. A post office opened in Botkins in 1877. The village officially became a village in 1881.
Where is Botkins Located?
Botkins is a small place. It covers about 1.25 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
A Special Event in Botkins
The path of the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 went right over Botkins. Specifically, the center of the eclipse crossed the northwest part of the village. This was a very exciting event for everyone there!
Who Lives in Botkins?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 314 | — | |
| 1900 | 420 | — | |
| 1910 | 579 | 37.9% | |
| 1920 | 557 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 488 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 502 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 608 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 854 | 40.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,057 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,372 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,340 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,205 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,155 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,155 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,176 | 1.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,155 people living in Botkins. These people lived in 480 homes. About 315 of these were families. The village had about 931 people per square mile. Most people in Botkins were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Botkins was about 37.8 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About half of the people were male and half were female.
Learning in Botkins
Botkins has its own school system called Botkins Local School District. This district runs an elementary school. It also operates Botkins High School.
For those who love to read, Botkins has a public library. It is a part of the Shelby County Libraries system.
See also
In Spanish: Botkins (Ohio) para niños
