Continental, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Continental, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street commercial district
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Location of Continental, Ohio
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Location of Continental in Putnam County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,102 |
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1,087 |
| • Density | 920.63/sq mi (355.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45831, 45837
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-18504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398619 |
Continental is a small village located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,102 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Continental
Continental wasn't always called Continental! It was first known as Maurice City. This name was given in 1888 when the village was first planned out on a map. This process of planning a town's layout is called "platting." Just a few months later, the village officially became known as Continental.
Geography of Continental
Continental covers a total area of about 3.16 square kilometers (or 1.22 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.10 square kilometers (1.20 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 895 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,104 | 23.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,074 | −2.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,093 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 897 | −17.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,059 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,023 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,147 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,185 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,179 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,214 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,188 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,153 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,102 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,087 | −5.7% | |
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Continental's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,153 people living in Continental. These people made up 486 households, and 320 of these were families.
The village had about 1,295 people per square mile. There were 544 homes, with about 611 homes per square mile. Most people in the village (98.4%) were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 486 households, about 30% had children under 18 living there. About 51% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
The average age of people in the village was 42.2 years old. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Education in Continental
Continental Local Schools manages the schools in the area. There is one elementary school and Continental High School. Students in Continental attend these schools.
The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Putnam County District Library, where you can borrow books and learn new things.
Arts and Culture
Since 1988, the Continental Fall Festival has been a fun annual event. It takes place in downtown Continental and brings the community together.
See also
In Spanish: Continental (Ohio) para niños
