Hanover, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hanover, Ohio
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Presbyterian church
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Location of Hanover, Ohio
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Location within Licking County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,270 |
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1,317 |
| • Density | 695.13/sq mi (268.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-33292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398241 |
Hanover is a small village located in Licking County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,270 people lived there. The village is found along Ohio State Route 16.
History of Hanover
Hanover was officially started in 1849. However, people were already doing business and living in the area before that time. The village was once called Fleming. This name came from John Fleming, who was the first owner of the land where the village now stands.
Geography of Hanover
Hanover is located in Licking County. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 322 | — | |
| 1880 | 302 | −6.2% | |
| 1890 | 288 | −4.6% | |
| 1900 | 314 | 9.0% | |
| 1910 | 331 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 321 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 355 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 325 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 267 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 626 | 134.5% | |
| 1980 | 926 | 47.9% | |
| 1990 | 803 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 885 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 921 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,270 | 37.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,317 | 43.0% | |
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Hanover's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 921 people living in Hanover. These people lived in 323 different homes, and 253 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village were White, making up 97.5% of the population. A smaller number were African American (1.0%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.2%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.1%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 37.5 years old. About 29.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
