Fort Shawnee, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fort Shawnee, Ohio
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Location of Fort Shawnee, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Shawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.58 sq mi (24.81 km2) |
| • Land | 9.51 sq mi (24.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,263 |
| • Density | 658.57/sq mi (254.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-27944 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2745893 |
Fort Shawnee is a special kind of community in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2020, about 6,263 people lived in Fort Shawnee. It's part of the larger Lima, Ohio metropolitan area. Fort Shawnee is very close to the city of Lima, Ohio and the village of Cridersville, Ohio.
A few years ago, in 2012, the people living in Fort Shawnee voted to stop being an official village. It became a CDP instead. The area covers about 9.58 square miles (24.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People Living in Fort Shawnee
Population Numbers
The number of people living in Fort Shawnee has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population:
- In 2010, there were 3,726 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 6,263 people.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2010 count, Fort Shawnee had 1,506 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were families.
The average age of people in Fort Shawnee in 2010 was 42 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal.
