Greenwich, Ohio facts for kids
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Greenwich, Ohio
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Location of Greenwich, Ohio
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Location of Greenwich in Huron County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,409 |
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1,389 |
| • Density | 928.81/sq mi (358.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44837
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-32368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398206 |
Greenwich is a small village located in Huron County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,409 people lived there. The village has a public library, which is part of the Huron County Community Library system.
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History of Greenwich
Greenwich got its own post office in 1828. Later, in 1879, it officially became a village. The village was named after Greenwich Township, which got its name from the town of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Geography of Greenwich
Greenwich covers a total area of about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Greenwich
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Greenwich has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1880 | 647 | — | |
| 1890 | 881 | 36.2% | |
| 1900 | 849 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 876 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 827 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 956 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 996 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,204 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,371 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,473 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,458 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,442 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,525 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,476 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,409 | −4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,389 | −5.9% | |
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Greenwich in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,476 people living in Greenwich. These people lived in 570 different homes, and 404 of these were families. The village had about 1,093 people per square mile (422 people per square kilometer). There were 632 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Greenwich (99.1%) were White. A small number were African American (0.2%) or Asian (0.4%). About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 38.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 52.5% were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (13.0%), or a male head of household without a wife (5.4%). About 29.1% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Greenwich was 36.1 years. About 27.6% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 13% of the population. The village had slightly more males (50.3%) than females (49.7%).
Education in Greenwich
Students in Greenwich attend schools operated by the South Central Local Schools district. This includes South Central High School. Greenwich also has a public library, which is a branch of the Huron County Community Library.
Notable Person from Greenwich
- Albert Rhys Williams, who was known as a labor organizer.
