Brinkhaven, Ohio facts for kids
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Brinkhaven, Ohio
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Brinkhaven Post Office
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Location of Brinkhaven, Ohio
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Location of Brinkhaven in Knox County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Union |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Body | Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
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111 |
| • Density | 616.22/sq mi (237.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code |
43006
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-29288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398942 |
Brinkhaven is a small village located in Union Township, Knox County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the state of Ohio.
History of Brinkhaven
Brinkhaven has had a few different names over the years. Before it was called Brinkhaven, it was known by other names. These included Nonparel, Mount Holly, and Gann.
Geography of Brinkhaven
Brinkhaven is found right next to the Mohican River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The village covers a total area of about 0.20 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.19 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. A special landmark in Brinkhaven is the Bridge of Dreams. This bridge crosses the Mohican River.
Population of Brinkhaven
The number of people living in Brinkhaven has changed over time. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 153 | — | |
| 1900 | 250 | — | |
| 1910 | 341 | 36.4% | |
| 1920 | 342 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 277 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −32.5% | |
| 1950 | 177 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 191 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 173 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 179 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 143 | −20.1% | |
| 2010 | 125 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −8.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 111 | −11.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 125 people lived in Brinkhaven. These people lived in 54 different homes. About 40 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in the village was about 42.2 years old. Many residents were adults, but there were also young people. About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.8% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males and females.
