Forest, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forest, Ohio
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Aerial view of Forest
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Hardin, Wyandot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,350 |
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1,331 |
| • Density | 934.90/sq mi (360.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45843
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-27636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398894 |
Forest is a small village located in the state of Ohio, USA. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Hardin and Wyandot. In 2020, about 1,350 people lived in Forest.
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History of Forest
Forest got its start a long time ago. A post office opened there in 1854, helping people send and receive mail. The village was officially planned out in 1855 when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. It's thought that the village was named "Forest" because the area was originally covered in many trees. Forest became an official village in 1865.
A very exciting event happened in Forest on April 8, 2024. The village was right in the path of a total solar eclipse. This meant that the moon completely blocked the sun for almost four minutes, making it one of the best places to see this amazing natural show!
Geography and Location
Forest is a small place, covering about 1.61 square miles (or 3.74 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits. The main street, Lima Street, runs through the downtown area.
People of Forest
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 987 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,126 | 14.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,155 | 2.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,285 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,143 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,103 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,083 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,114 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,314 | 18.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,535 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,633 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,594 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,488 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,461 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,350 | −7.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,331 | −8.9% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This helps us understand how many people live in different places. In 2010, there were 1,461 people living in Forest. These people lived in 550 different homes.
A Look at the Community
In 2010, about 39% of the homes in Forest had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was about 34 years old. This means there was a good mix of younger people, adults, and older residents. About 29% of the residents were under 18, showing that many families with kids call Forest home.
Famous Faces from Forest
Even small villages can have famous people!
- Jim Karcher: He was an American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Forest (Ohio) para niños
