Glenford, Ohio facts for kids
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Glenford, Ohio
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Village
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The former Glenford Bank, downtown
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Location of Glenford, Ohio
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Location of Glenford in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
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164 |
| • Density | 1,460.18/sq mi (564.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43739
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-30436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398975 |
Glenford is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 165 people lived there.
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History of Glenford
Glenford began to grow when a railroad line reached the area. A post office opened in Glenford in 1871. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
Where is Glenford?
Glenford is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Glenford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 180 | — | |
| 1940 | 231 | 28.3% | |
| 1950 | 180 | −22.1% | |
| 1960 | 190 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 177 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 173 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 208 | 20.2% | |
| 2000 | 198 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 173 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 165 | −4.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 164 | −5.2% | |
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Glenford's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 173 people lived in Glenford. There were 61 households, which are like homes where people live. The village had a population density of about 1,573 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Glenford were White (98.3%).
The average age of people in the village was 32.1 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 9.1% were between 18 and 24, and 6.9% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Glenford
Students in Glenford attend schools that are part of the Northern Local School District. Glenford Elementary School is located right in the village.
Famous People from Glenford
- Larry Householder was a politician from Glenford. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1997 to 2004 and again from 2017 to 2021. He was also the Speaker of the Ohio House from 2001 to 2004 and from 2019 to 2020. The Speaker is a very important leader in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Glenford (Ohio) para niños
