Casstown, Ohio facts for kids
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Casstown, Ohio
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Location of Casstown, Ohio
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Location of Casstown in Miami County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Lostcreek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
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| • Density | 2,783.51/sq mi (1,073.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45312
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-12462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397572 |
Casstown is a small village in Miami County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 270 people lived there. It's part of the larger Dayton area, which is a big city area.
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A Look Back at Casstown's History
Casstown started out with a different name! It was first called Trimmensburgh. A person named Mr. Trimmens planned the village in 1832, and it was named after him. Later, the name changed to Casstown. This new name honors Lewis Cass, who was an important American military officer and politician. A post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open in Casstown since 1846.
Casstown's Location and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places, Casstown is quite small. The village covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Casstown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 394 | — | |
| 1860 | 232 | −41.1% | |
| 1870 | 241 | 3.9% | |
| 1880 | 331 | 37.3% | |
| 1890 | 292 | −11.8% | |
| 1900 | 262 | −10.3% | |
| 1910 | 265 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 291 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 306 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 368 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 366 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 380 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 331 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 246 | −25.7% | |
| 2000 | 322 | 30.9% | |
| 2010 | 267 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 270 | 1.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 271 | 1.5% | |
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Casstown's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 267 people lived in Casstown. These people lived in 113 different homes, and 71 of these were families. The village was home to about 2,670 people per square mile. There were also 122 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people living in Casstown in 2010 were White, making up 100% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 113 homes in Casstown, about 30% had children under 18 years old living there. Almost half of the homes (46.9%) were married couples living together. About 10% of homes had a female head of the house with no husband present. A smaller number (5.3%) had a male head of the house with no wife present. About 37% of homes were not families.
Many homes (34.5%) had only one person living there. About 14% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.36 people, and each family had 3.07 people.
Age and Gender in Casstown
The average age of people in Casstown in 2010 was 36.8 years. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 11% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 27%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old, and 13.5% were 65 years or older.
When it came to gender, about 46.8% of the people in Casstown were male, and 53.2% were female.
Learning in Casstown: Education
The Miami East High School district used to have its middle school located right in Casstown. However, things changed around 2002. The school district built a new building for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. After building this new school, the district sold all its other school buildings, except for the high school, to private buyers. This means the old middle school building in Casstown is now owned by a private group.
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See also
In Spanish: Casstown (Ohio) para niños
