Hiram, Ohio facts for kids
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Hiram, Ohio
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Village
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Home of President James A. Garfield from 1863 to 1876.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 996 |
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945 |
| • Density | 908.76/sq mi (350.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44234
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-35658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398515 |
Hiram is a small village located in northern Portage County, Ohio, in the United States. It was created from parts of Hiram Township. In 2020, about 996 people lived there. Hiram is part of the larger Akron metropolitan area. It is also home to Hiram College, which is a small, private liberal arts college. The first post office in Hiram opened way back in 1816.
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Geography and Climate
Where is Hiram Located?
Hiram is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.10 square miles (2.84 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Hiram's Weather Patterns
Hiram, Ohio, experiences a climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The temperature can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in summer. In winter, temperatures can drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius). The village gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Hiram?
The number of people living in Hiram has changed over the years. In 1880, only 144 people lived there. The population grew to 1,406 people by 2010. However, by 2020, the population was 996 people. As of 2023, it is estimated that about 945 people live in Hiram.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 144 | — | |
| 1900 | 659 | — | |
| 1910 | 422 | −36.0% | |
| 1920 | 453 | 7.3% | |
| 1930 | 441 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 389 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 986 | 153.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,011 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,484 | 46.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,360 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,330 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,242 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,406 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 996 | −29.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 945 | −32.8% | |
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Who Lives in Hiram?
Based on the 2010 census, most people in Hiram were White (85.3%). There were also people who identified as African American (8.2%), Asian (3.3%), and Native American (0.4%). Some people were from other backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village in 2010 was 21 years old. This is quite young because many students attend Hiram College. About 69.7% of residents were between 18 and 24 years old.
Famous People from Hiram
Hiram has been home to several interesting people, including a U.S. President!
- Harry Augustus Garfield: He was the son of President James A. Garfield. Harry became the president of Williams College from 1908 to 1934.
- James A. Garfield: He was the 20th U.S. President. He served as president from March to September 1881. His former home in Hiram is shown in the picture at the top of this article.
- James Rudolph Garfield: Another son of President James A. Garfield. He served as the 23rd United States Secretary of the Interior under President Theodore Roosevelt.
- Lucretia Garfield: She was the wife of James A. Garfield and served as the First Lady of the United States from March to September 1881.
- Jesse Brown Pounds: A talented songwriter.
- Jack Trice: A college football player for Iowa State. A stadium, Jack Trice Stadium, is named after him.
See also
- In Spanish: Hiram (Ohio) para niños
