Congress, Ohio facts for kids
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Congress, Ohio
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Presbyterian Church in Congress
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Location of Congress, Ohio
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Location of Congress in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| 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 | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
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132 |
| • Density | 825.00/sq mi (318.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44287
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-18308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398617 |
Congress is a small village located in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 132 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the state of Ohio.
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History of Congress Village
The village of Congress has an interesting past. It was first known by a different name, Waynesburg. The village was officially planned and settled in the year 1827.
Geography of Congress
Congress is a small village in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 309 | — | |
| 1880 | 301 | −2.6% | |
| 1890 | 229 | −23.9% | |
| 1900 | 198 | −13.5% | |
| 1910 | 164 | −17.2% | |
| 1920 | 123 | −25.0% | |
| 1930 | 126 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 157 | 24.6% | |
| 1950 | 186 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 186 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 205 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 178 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 162 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 192 | 18.5% | |
| 2010 | 185 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −28.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 132 | −28.6% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 185 people living in Congress. These people lived in 65 different homes, and 48 of these were families. The village had about 1156 people per square mile, which is called the population density. There were also 72 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Congress are White. A small number of residents are African American or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many homes in Congress have children under 18 years old. More than half of the households were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a single parent. The average household had about 2.85 people.
The average age of people in the village was 35.7 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18. Around 10% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up about 28.5% of the population. About 10% of the residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females than males living in Congress.
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Presbyterian Church in Congress
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Location of Congress, Ohio
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Location of Congress in Wayne County
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