Clarington, Ohio facts for kids
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Clarington, Ohio
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Houses on Market Street
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Location of Clarington, Ohio
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Location of Clarington in Monroe County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 280 |
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272 |
| • Density | 244.76/sq mi (94.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43915
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-15210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397630 |
Clarington is a small village located in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In 2020, the population of Clarington was 280 people.
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History of Clarington
Clarington started as a very small settlement. In 1833, it was described as having only two stores, one tavern, a doctor, and ten houses.
Growth as a River Port
During the mid-1800s, Clarington grew a lot! It became a busy river port town. At its peak, nearly 1,500 people lived there. The village had a cigar factory, a blacksmith shop, restaurants, and places for travelers to stay. Many people worked at the local boat yard.
The Mozena Brothers Boat Yard was famous for designing and building many steam "packet-boats" right there in Clarington. These boats were used for travel and carrying goods on western rivers. One of their most famous boats was the Liberty, built in 1912. You can even see a mural of this boat in town today!
By the late 1920s, boat building started to slow down. The Mozena Brothers sold their business to Cook Brothers & Thomas Boat Yard. Even after that, barges, small gas-powered ferries, and other boats continued to be built in Clarington until 1941. Clarington was also the last port on the Ohio River before crossing the Mason–Dixon line a few miles south. A well-known author and river expert, J. Mack Gamble, lived in Clarington his whole life.
Ohio Valley River Museum
The Ohio Valley River Museum is a non-profit organization in Clarington. Its goal is to protect and share the history of the village. It also teaches about western river steamboats and how river industries have impacted the area. The museum is run by a board of directors.
Recent Developments
In recent years, Clarington has become important for oil and gas activities. This is because of discoveries of natural gas deep underground in the Utica and Marcellus formations. In late 2014, a company called Appalachian Resins planned to build a large plant in Clarington. This plant would use a part of natural gas called ethane to create ethylene. This project is a big step for the economy of Monroe County, especially after the closure of the Ormet aluminum plant.
Geography and Climate
Clarington covers a total area of about 3.22 square kilometers (1.24 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.96 square kilometers (1.14 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), is water.
Climate in Clarington
Clarington has a climate with fairly high temperatures and rain spread out throughout the year. This type of weather is known as a Humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Clarington, Ohio | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6 (42) |
7 (44) |
13 (56) |
19 (66) |
24 (76) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
29 (85) |
27 (81) |
21 (69) |
12 (54) |
6 (43) |
18 (65) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6 (22) |
−6 (22) |
−1 (31) |
4 (39) |
9 (49) |
14 (57) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
12 (54) |
6 (42) |
0 (32) |
−4 (25) |
5 (41) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 94 (3.7) |
79 (3.1) |
99 (3.9) |
97 (3.8) |
110 (4.2) |
110 (4.3) |
110 (4.5) |
100 (4) |
76 (3) |
74 (2.9) |
76 (3) |
84 (3.3) |
1,110 (43.7) |
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Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 341 | — | |
| 1870 | 728 | — | |
| 1880 | 915 | 25.7% | |
| 1890 | 762 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 905 | 18.8% | |
| 1910 | 784 | −13.4% | |
| 1920 | 607 | −22.6% | |
| 1930 | 506 | −16.6% | |
| 1940 | 490 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 478 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 394 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 338 | −14.2% | |
| 1980 | 558 | 65.1% | |
| 1990 | 406 | −27.2% | |
| 2000 | 444 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 280 | −27.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 272 | −29.2% | |
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2010 Census Details
According to the census from 2010, there were 384 people living in Clarington. These people lived in 165 households, and 107 of those were families. The village had about 163 housing units per square mile. Most of the people living in Clarington were White.
The average age of people in the village was about 40 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18, and about 15% were 65 or older. There were more females (55.5%) than males (44.5%) living in Clarington.
