Brookside, Ohio facts for kids
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Brookside, Ohio
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Thomas and Wesley Frasier Houses
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Location of Brookside, Ohio
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Location of Brookside in Belmont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Pease |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 538 |
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524 |
| • Density | 3,109.83/sq mi (1,199.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-09316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397468 |
Brookside is a small village located in eastern Belmont County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 538 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wheeling metropolitan area.
Where is Brookside Located?
Brookside is found in eastern Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 249 | — | |
| 1910 | 383 | 53.8% | |
| 1920 | 426 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 882 | 107.0% | |
| 1940 | 975 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 845 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 831 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 939 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 887 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 703 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 644 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 632 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 538 | −14.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 524 | −17.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 632 people lived in Brookside. There were 282 homes, and 193 of these were families. The village had about 3,718 people per square mile.
Most people in Brookside were White (96.2%). A smaller number were African American (1.9%) or Native American (0.5%). Some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, 26.2% had children under 18 living there. Almost half (47.9%) were married couples. About 14.2% of homes had a female head of household with no husband. Also, 6.4% had a male head of household with no wife. About 31.6% of homes were not families.
Many homes (27.0%) had just one person living in them. About 12.1% of these single-person homes had someone 65 years or older. The average home had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.66 people.
The average age in Brookside was 44.5 years. About 19.1% of residents were under 18. Around 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. Most people (31.3%) were between 45 and 64. About 17.7% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Brookside (Ohio) para niños
