Gratiot, Ohio facts for kids
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Gratiot, Ohio
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Village
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IOOF hall on Main Street
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Location of Gratiot, Ohio
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Location of Gratiot in Licking County (highlighted) and Muskingum County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Licking, Muskingum |
| Townships | Hopewell (Licking Co.), Hopewell (Muskingum Co.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
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216 |
| • Density | 1,604.48/sq mi (617.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43740
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-31458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398196 |
Gratiot (pronounced GRAY-shot) is a small village in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's unique because it's located in two different counties: Licking and Muskingum. In 2020, about 215 people lived in Gratiot.
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History of Gratiot
Gratiot was officially planned and laid out in 1829. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and building lots are carefully drawn on a map. This helps organize the town before houses are built. The village was named in honor of Charles Gratiot.
Where is Gratiot?
Gratiot is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.35 square kilometers (which is about 0.13 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Gratiot?
This section tells us about the people who live in Gratiot.
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| 1880 | 67 | — | |
| 1950 | 187 | — | |
| 1960 | 222 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 232 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 227 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 187 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 221 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −2.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 216 | −2.3% | |
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Gratiot's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 221 people living in Gratiot. These people lived in 91 households, and 67 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village (98.6%) were White. A small number (0.5%) were African American, and 0.9% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 23% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (58.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.43 people.
Famous People from Gratiot
Some notable people have come from Gratiot:
- Cornelius S. Hamilton: He was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, meaning he was a politician who helped make laws for the country.
- Jesse Yarnell: He was a newspaperman, which means he worked in the newspaper business.
See also
In Spanish: Gratiot (Ohio) para niños
