Chauncey, Ohio facts for kids
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Chauncey, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 959 |
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944 |
| • Density | 1,743.64/sq mi (672.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45719
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-13778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397608 |
Chauncey (pronounced CHAN-see) is a small village located in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 959 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to mining and local community life.
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Exploring Chauncey's Location
Chauncey is situated right next to Sunday Creek. This creek flows into the Hocking River nearby. Some parts of the village are in a low area, which means they can sometimes experience flooding.
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the village covers a total area of about 1.43 square kilometers (0.55 square miles). All of this area is land.
A Glimpse into Chauncey's Past
Chauncey was officially established in 1839. The village was named after Elihu Chauncey, who was a businessman involved in the mining industry. This shows how important mining was to the area back then. A post office, which helps people send and receive mail, has been operating in Chauncey since 1838, even before the village was formally laid out.
Who Lives in Chauncey?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 201 | — | |
| 1880 | 185 | −8.0% | |
| 1910 | 821 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,178 | 43.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,269 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,234 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,016 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 996 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,117 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,050 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 980 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,067 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,049 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 959 | −8.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 944 | −10.0% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,049 people living in Chauncey. These people lived in 423 different homes, and 262 of these were families.
Most of the people in Chauncey were White (about 96.6%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races.
The average age of people in the village was about 37.4 years old.
- About 24.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 10.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 26.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.3% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Community Services
The people living in Chauncey are part of the Athens City School District. Students in the village attend Athens High School.
Chauncey also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Athens County Public Libraries, which means it's part of a bigger library system for the county.
The community also owns a large park called the Chauncey-Dover Community Park. This park is about 127 acres (0.51 square kilometers) in size. It used to be land that was used for strip mining, but it was given to the village by the United States Forest Service to be used as a park.
See also
In Spanish: Chauncey (Ohio) para niños
