Flushing, Ohio facts for kids
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Flushing, Ohio
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Village
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The Underground Railroad Museum on High Street
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Location of Flushing, Ohio
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Location of Flushing in Belmont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Flushing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 830 |
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807 |
| • Density | 1,351.79/sq mi (522.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43977
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-27552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398890 |
Flushing is a small village located in Belmont County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 830 people lived there.
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History of Flushing
Flushing was first planned out in 1813. It officially became a village in 1849.
Geography of Flushing
The village of Flushing covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 325 | — | |
| 1870 | 206 | — | |
| 1880 | 334 | 62.1% | |
| 1890 | 528 | 58.1% | |
| 1900 | 653 | 23.7% | |
| 1910 | 868 | 32.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,026 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,119 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,217 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,158 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,189 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,207 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,266 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,042 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 900 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 879 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 830 | −5.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 807 | −8.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 879 people living in Flushing. These people lived in 384 different homes. About 225 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Flushing were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (1.4%) or Native American (0.2%). Some people were also from two or more races.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Flushing in 2010 was about 40.7 years old.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 16.3% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Education in Flushing
Flushing has a public library. It is a part of the Belmont County District Library system.
Famous People from Flushing
Several notable people have come from Flushing:
- William H. H. Cash – An American politician.
- Wayne Hays – Another American politician.
- Rachel Lloyd (1839-1900) – A well-known chemist.
- Reverdy C. Ransom – A civil rights activist who worked for equal rights.
