Clarksburg, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarksburg, Ohio
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
Intersection of Main and High Streets in Clarksburg.
|
|
Location of Clarksburg, Ohio
|
|
Location of Clarksburg in Ross County
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 409 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
|
403 |
| • Density | 2,572.33/sq mi (996.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43115
|
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-15336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397632 |
Clarksburg is a small village located in Ross County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 409 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
Contents
History of Clarksburg
The first people to settle permanently in the Clarksburg area arrived around the year 1800. The village itself was officially planned and laid out in 1817. A man named George Clark was in charge of this planning. The village was then named after him, becoming "Clarksburg."
Geography of Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People Living Here
The number of people living in Clarksburg has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 308 | — | |
| 1890 | 378 | 22.7% | |
| 1900 | 551 | 45.8% | |
| 1910 | 558 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 420 | −24.7% | |
| 1930 | 400 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 390 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 391 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 438 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 457 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 483 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 523 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 516 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 455 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 409 | −10.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 403 | −11.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 455 people living in Clarksburg. These people lived in 166 different homes. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in the village was about 34.8 years old. About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families live in Clarksburg.
Gallery
-
Clarksburg corporation limit sign
-
Along High Street (Ohio Highway 138) in Clarksburg
-
Water tower in Clarksburg
-
Zurmehly Park
-
Zurmehly Park
-
Zurmehly Park
-
Site of former Clarksburg/Deerfield Township High School (1893 - 1965)
See also
In Spanish: Clarksburg (Ohio) para niños
