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Haskins, Ohio
Village
Findlay Street downtown
Findlay Street downtown
Location of Haskins, Ohio
Location of Haskins, Ohio
Location of Haskins in Wood County
Location of Haskins in Wood County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Wood
Township Middleton
Area
 • Total 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Land 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,245
 • Estimate 
(2023)
1,252
 • Density 756.84/sq mi (292.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43525
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-34412
GNIS feature ID 2398265
Website https://haskinsvillage.org/

Haskins is a small village located in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,245 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

A Look at Haskins' History

Haskins was officially planned out in 1862. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach the area. Before that, a post office had already opened in Haskins in 1861. The village became an official town in 1869.

Where is Haskins Located?

Haskins is a small village. It covers an area of about 1.65 square miles (or 4.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.

Who Lives in Haskins?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 243
1880 381 56.8%
1890 321 −15.7%
1900 449 39.9%
1910 391 −12.9%
1920 427 9.2%
1930 466 9.1%
1940 447 −4.1%
1950 469 4.9%
1960 521 11.1%
1970 549 5.4%
1980 568 3.5%
1990 549 −3.3%
2000 638 16.2%
2010 1,188 86.2%
2020 1,245 4.8%
2023 (est.) 1,252 5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

A Snapshot of Haskins' People

In 2010, there were 1,188 people living in Haskins. These people made up 409 households, with 322 of them being families. Most of the people living in Haskins were White (97.4%). A smaller number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (47.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together (65.8%). The average household had about 2.90 people. The average family had about 3.29 people.

The average age of people in Haskins was 32.3 years old. About 33.8% of residents were under 18. Around 5.5% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).

People Who Grew Up in Haskins

One notable person from Haskins is Hazel Stiebeling. She was born in the village. Hazel Stiebeling became famous for her work in helping to create the dietary guidelines for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These guidelines help people understand what foods they should eat to stay healthy.

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