Coalton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coalton, Ohio
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Historic Miners' Supply Store
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Location of Coalton, Ohio
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Detailed map of Coalton
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 445 |
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441 |
| • Density | 801.80/sq mi (309.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45621
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-16434 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398589 |
Coalton is a small village located in Jackson County, Ohio, in the United States. A village is a type of small community, often smaller than a town. In 2020, about 445 people lived there.
The village got its name from Coal Township. This suggests that coal mining might have been important in the area's history.
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About Coalton
Where is Coalton?
Coalton is a small place, covering about 0.55 square miles (1.44 square kilometers) of land. It's located entirely on land, with no water areas.
A part of Coalton is known as the Englishville neighborhood. The village is also connected to Ohio State Route 93, which is a main road in Ohio.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Coalton has changed over the years. In 1890, there were many more people, around 1,459. The population has slowly decreased since then.
Here's a quick look at the population over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,459 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,625 | 11.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,111 | −31.6% | |
| 1920 | 790 | −28.9% | |
| 1930 | 646 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 623 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 628 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 648 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 550 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 639 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 545 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 479 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 445 | −7.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 441 | −7.9% | |
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Life in Coalton (2010)
In 2010, there were 479 people living in Coalton. Most residents were White (about 97.5%). A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people identified with two or more races.
About 30% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was around 40 years old.
Famous People from Coalton
Some notable people have come from Coalton:
- Pat Duncan – He was a professional baseball player in MLB.
- Isham Jones – A talented musician and songwriter.
- Jim Rhodes – He served as the Governor of Ohio for several terms.
See also
In Spanish: Coalton (Ohio) para niños
