Cecil, Ohio facts for kids
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Cecil, Ohio
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Location of Cecil in Paulding County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Paulding |
| Township | Crane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 146 |
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140 |
| • Density | 99.93/sq mi (38.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45821
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-12700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397578 |
Cecil /ˈsiːsəl/ is a small village located in Paulding County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 146 people.
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History of Cecil Village
Cecil got its start when a post office was opened there on December 31, 1866. At first, it was called "Crane."
However, the name was changed to "Cecil" on June 8, 1868. The village was named after an important person who worked for the railroad.
Geography of Cecil
Cecil is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.46 square miles (which is about 3.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People in Cecil
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 169 | — | |
| 1890 | 348 | 105.9% | |
| 1900 | 326 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 290 | −11.0% | |
| 1920 | 263 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 266 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 266 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 288 | 8.3% | |
| 1970 | 295 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 267 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 249 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 216 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 188 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 146 | −22.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 140 | −25.5% | |
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Cecil's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census showed that 188 people lived in Cecil. These people lived in 71 different homes, and 47 of these were families.
The village had 85 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Cecil were White (94.7%). A smaller number were African American (2.7%) or Native American (0.5%). About 2.1% of residents identified with two or more races. Also, 4.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (38%) had children under 18 living there. About 43.7% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household (14.1%) or a male head of household (8.5%) without a spouse.
The average age of people in Cecil was 37.5 years old. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 9.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54.8%) were male, and 45.2% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Cecil (Ohio) para niños
