Freeport, Ohio facts for kids
- Freeport is also the former name of the Warren County town of Oregonia.
Quick facts for kids
Freeport, Ohio
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The John Reaves House in Freeport is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Freeport, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Freeport, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 321 |
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315 |
| • Density | 535.89/sq mi (206.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43973
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-28798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398926 |
Freeport is a small village located in southwestern Harrison County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 321 people lived there.
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History of Freeport
Freeport was officially started in 1810. A few years later, in 1814, a post office opened in the village. This meant people could send and receive mail, which was very important for communication back then.
Geography of Freeport
Freeport is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (which is about 1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 211 | — | |
| 1850 | 288 | — | |
| 1880 | 387 | — | |
| 1890 | 672 | 73.6% | |
| 1900 | 690 | 2.7% | |
| 1910 | 624 | −9.6% | |
| 1920 | 626 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 578 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 562 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 503 | −11.1% | |
| 1970 | 490 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 525 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 475 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 398 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 369 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 321 | −13.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 315 | −14.6% | |
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Freeport's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 369 people lived in Freeport. These people made up 161 households, and 87 of those were families. The village had about 615 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Freeport were White (97.6%). A small number (2.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 28% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.29 people, and the average family had about 3.16 people.
The average age of people in the village was 41.2 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18, and 17.9% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
Arts and Culture
Freeport has a public library. It is a branch of the Puskarich Public Library system, where people can borrow books and learn new things.
Education in Freeport
The children in Freeport attend Lakeland Academy. This is a public school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
