Ithaca, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ithaca, Ohio
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Village
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Entering Ithaca from the north
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Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Township | Twin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 2,612.90/sq mi (1,001.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45304
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-37604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398281 |
Ithaca is a small village located in Darke County, Ohio, United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 81 people, according to the 2020 census. Even though it's small, it has its own interesting history and facts!
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History of Ithaca
The village of Ithaca was first planned out in 1832 by a man named John Colville. He originally called it "Twinsborough." The village grew quickly because it was located on an important highway and near the Ohio Electric Railway, which was a type of electric train line. Later, the village's name was changed to Ithaca, taking its name from Ithaca, New York.
Geography of Ithaca
Ithaca is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Ithaca: Demographics
Demographics is the study of a population, looking at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and other details.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ithaca has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1870 | 150 | — | |
| 1880 | 128 | −14.7% | |
| 1890 | 135 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 113 | −16.3% | |
| 1910 | 100 | −11.5% | |
| 1920 | 82 | −18.0% | |
| 1930 | 76 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 142 | 86.8% | |
| 1950 | 146 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 153 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 161 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 130 | −19.3% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 102 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 136 | 33.3% | |
| 2020 | 81 | −40.4% | |
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Ithaca's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 136 people lived in Ithaca. There were 44 households, which are groups of people living together in one home, and 35 families. The village had about 4,533 people per square mile. There were also 52 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Ithaca in 2010 were White (99.3%). A small number, 0.7%, were Asian. About 3.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 44 households, about 40.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75.0%) were married couples living together. A small number (4.5%) had a female head of the household with no husband present. About 20.5% of households were not families. On average, there were about 3 people in each household.
The average age of people in the village was 34.3 years old. About 27.9% of the residents were under 18. Another 12.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.2% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 were 19.9%, and 12.5% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (53.7%) than males (46.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Ithaca (Ohio) para niños
