Haskins, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haskins, Ohio
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Village
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Findlay Street downtown
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Location of Haskins, Ohio
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Location of Haskins in Wood County
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| 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
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| • Total | 1,245 |
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1,252 |
| • Density | 756.84/sq mi (292.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43525
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| 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.
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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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Haskins (Ohio) para niños
