Bowersville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowersville, Ohio
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Village
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Maysville Street
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Location of Bowersville, Ohio
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Location of Bowersville in Greene County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 261 |
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266 |
| • Density | 1,581.82/sq mi (609.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45307
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-07930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398157 |
Bowersville is a small village located in Greene County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 261 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area.
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History of Bowersville
Bowersville was first planned out in 1848. It was named after Peter Bowermaster, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office opened in Bowersville in 1847, even before the village was officially laid out!
Geography of Bowersville
Bowersville is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Bowersville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 193 | — | |
| 1880 | 84 | −56.5% | |
| 1900 | 370 | — | |
| 1910 | 297 | −19.7% | |
| 1920 | 312 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 310 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 316 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 362 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 327 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 358 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 329 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 225 | −31.6% | |
| 2000 | 290 | 28.9% | |
| 2010 | 312 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 261 | −16.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 266 | −14.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 312 people living in Bowersville. These people lived in 119 different homes, and 89 of these were families. Most of the people living in Bowersville were White (97.1%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in the village was 36 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families live in Bowersville.
Famous People from Bowersville
- William Grange: He is a professor and a writer.
- Norman Vincent Peale: He was a well-known minister and author.
See also
In Spanish: Bowersville (Ohio) para niños
