Carroll, Ohio facts for kids
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Carroll, Ohio
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Village
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Market Street north of Lock Street
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Location of Carroll, Ohio
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Location of Carroll in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 501 |
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500 |
| • Density | 796.50/sq mi (307.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43112
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-12252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397562 |
Carroll is a small village located in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 501 people lived there.
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History of Carroll
Carroll was first planned out in 1829. It was built at a special spot where two canals met. Canals were like man-made rivers that helped boats move goods and people. This made Carroll an important place for travel and trade.
The village was named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was a very important American politician. He was one of the people who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. This document announced that the United States was a free country. Charles Carroll was the last person who signed it to pass away.
Geography of Carroll
Carroll is a small village. It covers an area of about 1.63 square kilometers (which is about 0.63 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
Population and People in Carroll
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 187 | — | |
| 1880 | 288 | 54.0% | |
| 1890 | 293 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 223 | −23.9% | |
| 1910 | 284 | 27.4% | |
| 1920 | 348 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 351 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 337 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 416 | 23.4% | |
| 1960 | 444 | 6.7% | |
| 1970 | 614 | 38.3% | |
| 1980 | 641 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 558 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 488 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 524 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 501 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 500 | −4.6% | |
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Carroll's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 524 people living in Carroll. These people lived in 208 homes. About 147 of these were families.
The village had about 1637 people per square mile. There were 218 housing units in total.
About 25% of the people living in Carroll were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 38 years old. Slightly more than half of the residents were male, and a little less than half were female.
Education in Carroll
The Bloom-Carroll Local School District runs the schools in the village. This includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Carroll also has a public library. It is a part of the Fairfield County District Library system.
Famous People from Carroll
Some interesting people have come from Carroll:
- David Brandt was a farmer who was one of the first to use special farming methods like "no-till farming."
- Tom Crabtree is a professional football player. He played for the Green Bay Packers.
- James J. Jeffries was a famous boxer. He was known as "The Boilermaker" and was a World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
See also
In Spanish: Carroll (Ohio) para niños
