Chickasaw, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chickasaw, Ohio
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Village
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Precious Blood Catholic Church
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Location in Mercer County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 358 |
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350 |
| • Density | 1,491.67/sq mi (575.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45826
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-14156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397621 |
Chickasaw is a small village located in Mercer County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 358 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Chickasaw
Chickasaw was first planned out in 1838. It was named after the Chickasaw Native American tribe.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Chickasaw in 1840. The village officially became a town (or "incorporated") in 1890. This meant it could have its own local government.
Geography of Chickasaw
Chickasaw is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Chickasaw
The number of people living in Chickasaw has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1880 | 59 | — | |
| 1900 | 310 | — | |
| 1910 | 309 | −0.3% | |
| 1920 | 214 | −30.7% | |
| 1930 | 149 | −30.4% | |
| 1940 | 141 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 166 | 17.7% | |
| 1960 | 275 | 65.7% | |
| 1970 | 326 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 381 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 378 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 364 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 290 | −20.3% | |
| 2020 | 358 | 23.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 350 | 20.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 290 people living in Chickasaw. There were 122 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people in the village were White.
The average age of people in Chickasaw in 2010 was about 42 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there were quite a few kids and teenagers living in the village.
Education in Chickasaw
Chickasaw has a public library. It is a part of the Mercer County District Library system. Libraries are great places to read books, do homework, and learn new things!
See also
In Spanish: Chickasaw (Ohio) para niños
