Convoy, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Convoy, Ohio
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Village
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Aerial view of downtown Convoy
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Location of Convoy, Ohio
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Location of Convoy in Van Wert County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | Tully |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,012 |
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1,000 |
| • Density | 1,619.20/sq mi (625.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45832
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-18546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398620 |
Convoy is a small village located in Ohio, United States. It is part of Van Wert County, specifically in Tully Township. In 2020, about 1,012 people lived there. Convoy is also part of the Van Wert, Ohio area, which is a group of towns and cities connected economically.
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History of Convoy Village
Convoy was first planned out in 1854. It got its name from a place called Convoy, Ireland. This was the original home of one of the first people to settle here.
A post office opened in Convoy in 1872, helping people send and receive mail. The village officially became a town in 1874.
Geography and Location
Convoy is located in Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
Convoy has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 386 | — | |
| 1890 | 500 | 29.5% | |
| 1900 | 690 | 38.0% | |
| 1910 | 741 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 932 | 25.8% | |
| 1930 | 876 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 817 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 910 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 976 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 991 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,140 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,200 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,110 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,085 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,012 | −6.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,000 | −7.8% | |
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Convoy's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,085 people lived in Convoy. There were 411 households, which are groups of people living together. About 277 of these were families.
The village had 459 housing units, which are places where people can live. Most of the people living in Convoy were White (97.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family had about 3.14 people.
The average age of people in Convoy was 35.2 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (53.9%) than males (46.1%).
Education in Convoy
Students in Convoy attend schools that are part of the Crestview Local School District.
High School Sports and Conferences
Crestview High School sports teams are known as the Knights. They compete in the Northwest Conference. This conference is a group of schools that play against each other in sports. It is approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
Other schools in this conference include:
- Ada High School (Bulldogs)
- Allen East High School (Mustangs)
- Bluffton High School (Pirates)
- Columbus Grove High School (Bulldogs)
- Delphos Jefferson High School (Wildcats)
- Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School (Lancers)
- Leipsic High School (Vikings)
- Spencerville High School (Bearcats)
Public Library Services
Convoy also has a public library. It is a branch of the Brumback Library, which serves the wider area. Libraries offer books, computers, and other resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Convoy (Ohio) para niños
