Hicksville, Ohio facts for kids
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Hicksville, Ohio
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Village
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a historic site in the village
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| Motto(s):
"A Proud Past, A Bright Future"
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Location of Hicksville, Ohio
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Location of Hicksville in Defiance County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,431 |
| • Estimate
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3,422 |
| • Density | 1,343.38/sq mi (518.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43526
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-35098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398500 |
| Website | http://www.villageofhicksville.com/ |
Hicksville is a small village located in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. It is found about 2.2 miles east of the border between Ohio and Indiana. In 2020, the village had a population of 3,431 people. Hicksville's motto is "A Proud Past, A Bright Future."
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History of Hicksville
Hicksville was planned out in 1835 and 1836 by the Hicks Land Company. This company was led by Henry W. Hicks, who the village is named after. A post office has been serving the community since 1838.
The village officially became an incorporated village in 1871. Hicksville even appeared in a famous book! In 1885, Mark Twain mentioned the town in his book Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In the story, Tom Sawyer pretends to be a stranger from Hicksville, Ohio.
Geography of Hicksville
Hicksville covers a total area of about 2.66 square miles (6.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,212 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,141 | 76.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,520 | 17.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,395 | −5.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,378 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,445 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,549 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,629 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,116 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,461 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,929 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,664 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,649 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,581 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,431 | −4.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,422 | −4.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, there were 3,581 people living in Hicksville. These people made up 1,432 households. About 946 of these households were families.
The population density was about 1,346 people per square mile. This means that many people live close together in the village.
Who Lives in Hicksville?
Most of the people in Hicksville are White, making up about 94.9% of the population. Smaller groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age of people in Hicksville in 2010 was 36.9 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
Many households (34.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 45.7% of households were married couples living together. The village had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Education in Hicksville
The Hicksville Exempted Village School district serves the students in the village. This district operates one school that teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Hicksville also has a public library. It is a part of the Defiance Public Library System, which means residents can access many books and resources.
Notable People from Hicksville
Many interesting people have come from Hicksville, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Don Batchelor – A professional football player.
- Sean Bergman – A professional baseball player.
- Daeida Wilcox Beveridge – She helped develop the famous Hollywood area in Los Angeles.
- Amelia Bingham – A well-known Broadway actress.
- Dain Clay – A professional baseball player.
- James Purdy – A respected novelist (writer of books).
See also
In Spanish: Hicksville (Ohio) para niños
