Centerburg, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerburg, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street downtown
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The True Heart of Ohio, Douglasland
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Location of Centerburg, Ohio
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Location of Centerburg in Knox County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Hilliar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,690 |
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1,671 |
| • Density | 1,747.67/sq mi (674.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43011
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| Area code(s) | 740, 220 |
| FIPS code | 39-13036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397588 |
Centerburg is a small village located in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It sits along the North Fork of the Licking River. In 2020, about 1,690 people lived there. Centerburg is special because it's very close to the exact geographical center of Ohio!
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History of Centerburg
Centerburg was first planned out in 1830. It was originally spelled "Centreburgh." The village got its name because it is located near the geographical center of Ohio. A post office has been open in Centerburg since 1835, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of Centerburg
Centerburg is a village in Ohio. It covers a total area of about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 400 | — | |
| 1890 | 588 | 47.0% | |
| 1900 | 706 | 20.1% | |
| 1910 | 723 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 775 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 761 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 779 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 887 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 963 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,038 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,275 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,323 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,432 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,773 | 23.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,690 | −4.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,671 | −5.8% | |
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Centerburg's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,773 people living in Centerburg. These people lived in 622 different homes. About 431 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races.
The average age of people in Centerburg was about 36 years old. About 28.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the village.
Famous People from Centerburg
Some notable people have come from Centerburg:
- Doug Davis - He was a football player for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1960s.
- Earl Griffith - He was known for publishing newspapers.
- Daniel H. Reynolds - He was a Brigadier General during the American Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Centerburg (Ohio) para niños
