Chesterhill, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chesterhill, Ohio
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Village
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Marion Street downtown
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Location of Chesterhill, Ohio
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Location of Chesterhill in Morgan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 276 |
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268 |
| • Density | 512.06/sq mi (197.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43728
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-14086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397618 |
Chesterhill is a small village located in Morgan County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 276 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back in Time: Chesterhill's History
Chesterhill was first planned and settled in 1834. The early settlers came from Chester County, Pennsylvania. They named their new home "Chesterhill" to remember where they came from.
Where is Chesterhill?
Chesterhill is in Morgan County, Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives Here? Chesterhill's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 480 | — | |
| 1910 | 410 | −14.6% | |
| 1920 | 427 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 431 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 442 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 426 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 876 | 105.6% | |
| 1970 | 361 | −58.8% | |
| 1980 | 395 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 309 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 305 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 289 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 276 | −4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 268 | −7.3% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 289 people living in Chesterhill. These people lived in 121 different homes. Most of the people were White (about 73.7%). About 9.7% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (about 33.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.5%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 2.89 people. The average age of people in the village was 41.4 years old.
Learning and Libraries
Chesterhill has a public library. It is a part of the Kate Love Simpson Morgan County Library system. This library helps people in the village learn and read.
