Christiansburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Christiansburg, Ohio
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Houses on Pike Street
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Location of Christiansburg, Ohio
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Location of Christiansburg in Champaign County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Champaign |
| Township | Jackson |
| 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 | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 505 |
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501 |
| • Density | 2,121.85/sq mi (820.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45389
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-14296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397624 |
Christiansburg is a small village located in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 505 people called Christiansburg home.
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History of Christiansburg
Christiansburg was officially planned and mapped out in 1817. It was named after Christiansburg, Virginia. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle here.
A post office opened in Christiansburg in 1833. Today, this post office uses a special system. Residents get their mail through PO Boxes. Mail is not delivered directly to homes in the village. Christiansburg became an official village in 1835. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Christiansburg is a small village in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Christiansburg has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| 1920 | 473 | — | |
| 1930 | 482 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 536 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 666 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 788 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 724 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 593 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 599 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 553 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 526 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 505 | −4.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 501 | −4.8% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 553 people living in Christiansburg. These people lived in 216 different homes. About 157 of these homes were families. The village had about 230 housing units in total.
Most people in the village were White (98.73%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. This included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A very small percentage (0.18%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (31.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.3%) were married couples. About 23.6% of all homes had people living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years old. About 23.5% of the population was under 18. About 15.0% of residents were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
By 2010, the population of Christiansburg was 526 people. There were 217 households and 143 families. The village had 252 housing units.
The racial makeup was similar to 2000. About 96.0% of residents were White. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people from other races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18. Many homes (47.5%) were married couples. About 28.1% of homes had people living alone.
The average age in the village was 39.6 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 16.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Christiansburg (Ohio) para niños
