Elida, Ohio facts for kids
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Elida, Ohio
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Location of Elida in Allen County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Township | American |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,923 |
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1,900 |
| • Density | 1,650.64/sq mi (637.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45807
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-24808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398799 |
| Website | https://voelida.com/ |
Elida (pronounced ee-LY-duh) is a small village located in Allen County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,923 people lived there. Elida is part of the larger Lima, Ohio area.
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History of Elida
Elida was first planned out in 1852. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, opened in Elida in 1854. This post office stayed open for many years, until 1959. The village officially became a town in 1878.
Geography of Elida
Elida is a small place, covering about 1.22 square miles (3.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Elida has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 533 | — | |
| 1880 | 302 | −43.3% | |
| 1890 | 399 | 32.1% | |
| 1900 | 440 | 10.3% | |
| 1910 | 447 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 509 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 542 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 551 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 607 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,215 | 100.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,211 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,349 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,486 | 10.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,917 | 29.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,905 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,923 | 0.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,900 | −0.3% | |
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Elida's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 1,905 people living in Elida. Most of the people living in the village were White (94.3%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Asian, and Native American residents. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Elida was about 40 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Elida
Elida has a public library where people can borrow books, use computers, and find information. It is a part of the Lima Public Library system.
Notable People from Elida
Some well-known people have come from Elida:
- Floyd Gahman, a famous landscape artist who painted beautiful outdoor scenes.
- Zachary Green, also known as WWE Nash Carter, a professional wrestler.
- Dakota Mathias, an NBA basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Elida (Ohio) para niños
