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Elida, Ohio
Village
Houses on Main Street
Houses on Main Street
Location of Elida, Ohio
Location of Elida, Ohio
Location of Elida in Allen County
Location of Elida in Allen County
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
 (2020)
 • Total 1,923
 • Estimate 
(2023)
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
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.

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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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