Burkettsville, Ohio facts for kids
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Burkettsville, Ohio
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Village
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St. Bernard's Catholic Church on the Mercer County side of Main Street
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Location in Mercer County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Mercer, Darke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 272 |
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265 |
| • Density | 1,572.25/sq mi (605.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45310
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-10296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397499 |
Burkettsville is a small village located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Darke County and Mercer County. In 2020, about 272 people lived there.
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History of Burkettsville
Burkettsville began to grow when a railroad line was built through the area. This made it easier for people and goods to travel. The village area was officially mapped out in 1876. This mapping process is called "platting." A post office opened in Burkettsville in 1881. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1914.
Where is Burkettsville?
Burkettsville is a very small village. The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They reported that the village covers about 0.18 square miles. This entire area is land, with no water. To give you an idea, that's less than half a square kilometer.
People of Burkettsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 236 | — | |
| 1920 | 218 | −7.6% | |
| 1930 | 155 | −28.9% | |
| 1940 | 220 | 41.9% | |
| 1950 | 211 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 290 | 37.4% | |
| 1970 | 279 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 295 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 268 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 254 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 244 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 272 | 11.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 265 | 8.6% | |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the village had 244 residents. There were 96 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 76 were families. The village had about 1355 people per square mile. Most people living in Burkettsville were White (99.2%). A small number were African American (0.8%). Also, 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (68.8%) were married couples. Some households (5.2%) had a female head without a husband. Another 5.2% had a male head without a wife. About 20.8% of households were not families. This means they might be individuals living alone. In fact, 18.8% of all households were just one person. About 9.4% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age in the village was 35.7 years. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. Another 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 16.8% of the people were 65 or older. The village had slightly more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Burkettsville (Ohio) para niños
