Fairview, Ohio facts for kids
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Fairview, Ohio
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Location of Fairview, Ohio
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Location of Fairview in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Guernsey, Belmont |
| Townships | Oxford, Kirkwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
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| • Density | 167.08/sq mi (64.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43736
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-26348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398858 |
Fairview is a small village located in the state of Ohio in the United States. It is found in both Belmont and Guernsey counties. In 2020, about 67 people lived there, making it a very small community. Fairview is also part of the larger Wheeling metropolitan area.
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History of Fairview, Ohio
Fairview was officially planned and laid out in 1814. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and lots are drawn on a map before buildings are constructed. The name "Fairview" was chosen because it means something good or pleasing, like a nice view.
A post office opened in Fairview in 1823. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1991.
Geography and Location
Fairview is a very small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 252 | — | |
| 1850 | 444 | 76.2% | |
| 1860 | 365 | −17.8% | |
| 1870 | 377 | 3.3% | |
| 1880 | 152 | −59.7% | |
| 1890 | 322 | 111.8% | |
| 1900 | 291 | −9.6% | |
| 1910 | 346 | 18.9% | |
| 1920 | 231 | −33.2% | |
| 1930 | 217 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 192 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −33.7% | |
| 1980 | 125 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 79 | −36.8% | |
| 2000 | 81 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 83 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −19.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 69 | −16.9% | |
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The population of Fairview has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1850, it had its largest population with 444 people. Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased. By 2020, the population was 67 people.
Fairview's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 83 people living there. Most of the people living in Fairview were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (1.2%) or from two or more races (1.2%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 32 households in Fairview at that time. A household is like a home where people live together. About 25% of these homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (56.3%) were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (12.5%) or a father (3.1%).
The average age of people in Fairview in 2010 was about 43 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were under 18. About 16.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (56.6%) were male, and 43.4% were female.
Famous People from Fairview
- Walter P. Lane was a notable person born near Fairview. He became a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (Ohio) para niños
