Bremen, Ohio facts for kids
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Bremen, Ohio
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Location of Bremen, Ohio
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Location of Bremen in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,479 |
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1,502 |
| • Density | 1,717.77/sq mi (662.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43107
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-08392 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397448 |
Bremen (/ˈbrɛmən/ BREM-ən) is a small village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,479 people lived there. Bremen is known for its history with oil and its yearly "Oil Derrick Days" celebration.
History of Bremen
Bremen was officially planned and started in 1834. The village was named after a city called Bremen in Germany.
A big discovery happened in 1907: the Bremen Oil Field. This started an "oil boom," which means a time when a lot of oil was found and drilled. This brought many jobs and money to the area. The oil boom lasted until the early 1920s.
Today, the village remembers its oil industry past. They celebrate "Oil Derrick Days" every September. It is a fun way to honor their history.
Geography of Bremen
Bremen is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about people and places, the village covers about 2.23 square kilometers (0.86 square miles) of land. There is almost no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 248 | — | |
| 1890 | 244 | −1.6% | |
| 1900 | 466 | 91.0% | |
| 1910 | 925 | 98.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,134 | 22.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,232 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,176 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,187 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,417 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,413 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,432 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,386 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,265 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,425 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,479 | 3.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,502 | 5.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,425 people living in Bremen. These people lived in 506 households. Many of these households were families.
The average age of people in the village was about 34.5 years old. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers living in Bremen.
Education in Bremen
The village has one public school called Bremen Elementary. This school is part of the Fairfield Union Local Schools district.
Bremen also has a public library. It is a branch of the Fairfield County District Library. Libraries are great places to find books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Bremen (Ohio) para niños
