College Corner, Ohio facts for kids
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College Corner, Ohio
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Location of College Corner, Ohio
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Location of College Corner in Preble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Preble, Butler |
| Townships | Israel, Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
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392 |
| • Density | 1,548.00/sq mi (597.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45003
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-16700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398599 |
College Corner is a small village located in the southwestern part of Ohio. It sits right on the border between Butler and Preble counties.
This unique village is about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Oxford. What makes College Corner special is that it shares a border with the town of West College Corner in Indiana. In fact, the public school in College Corner is built right on the state line! It is managed by both Ohio and Indiana authorities.
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History of College Corner
College Corner was first settled in 1811. It got its name because it is located in the northwestern part of what was called "College Township." This township was chosen in 1810 by the Ohio General Assembly as the future home for a state college. That college later became Miami University.
The village of College Corner itself was officially planned and laid out in 1837.
Where is College Corner?
College Corner is found in two different townships. These are Oxford Township in Butler County and Israel Township in Preble County.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
People in College Corner
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 378 | — | |
| 1910 | 379 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 348 | −8.2% | |
| 1930 | 375 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 379 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 468 | 23.5% | |
| 1960 | 439 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 408 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 364 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 379 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 424 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 387 | −4.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 392 | −3.7% | |
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In 2020, the population of College Corner was 387 people. In 2023, it was estimated to be around 392 people.
Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 407 people living in the village. These people lived in 172 households, and 107 of these were families.
The average age of people in the village was about 38 years old.
- About 23.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11.8% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Education in College Corner
The schools in College Corner are part of the College Corner Local School District. This district is special because it is part of the Union County–College Corner Joint School District. This is a unique school district that works across two states: Indiana and Ohio.
