Gratis, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gratis, Ohio
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Village
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Post office and IOOF lodge
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Location of Gratis, Ohio
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Location of Gratis in Preble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 842 |
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831 |
| • Density | 868.04/sq mi (334.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45330
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-31472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398197 |
| Website | http://www.gratisohio.org |
Gratis is a small village located in Preble County, Ohio, in the United States. It is part of the larger Dayton area. In 2020, about 842 people lived there.
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History of Gratis
The village of Gratis has a history that goes back a long way. Its post office first opened in 1823. The village got its name from Gratis Township, which is the area it is located in.
Geography of Gratis
Gratis covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Gratis (Demographics)
This section talks about the people who live in Gratis.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Gratis has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 462 | — | |
| 1870 | 430 | −6.9% | |
| 1880 | 502 | 16.7% | |
| 1890 | 389 | −22.5% | |
| 1900 | 375 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 410 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 372 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 365 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 435 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 575 | 32.2% | |
| 1960 | 586 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 621 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 809 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 998 | 23.4% | |
| 2000 | 934 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 881 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 842 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 831 | −5.7% | |
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Gratis in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 881 people living in Gratis. These people made up 337 households, and 251 of these were families. The village had about 908 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Gratis were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Native American (0.6%). About 1.2% of the population identified with two or more races. A very small percentage (0.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 34.1% had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.1%) were married couples. Some households were led by a female (13.9%) or a male (7.4%) without a spouse. About 25.5% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Gratis was 38.1 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. Around 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.5% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 29.3%, and 12.4% were 65 or older. The village had a nearly even split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Gratis (Ohio) para niños
