Jacksonville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacksonville, Ohio
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Village
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Sixth Street south of Main Street
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Location of Jacksonville, Ohio
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Street-level map of Jacksonville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Township | Trimble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 1,666.67/sq mi (643.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45740
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-38304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398288 |
Jacksonville is a small village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 400 people lived there.
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History of Jacksonville
Jacksonville was started in 1879 by a person named Oliver D. Jackson. The village was named after him. A post office has been open in Jacksonville since 1884.
Geography of Jacksonville
Jacksonville is located along a stream called Sunday Creek. The village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The population of Jacksonville has changed over the years. Here is how many people lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 727 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,047 | 44.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,285 | 22.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,046 | −18.6% | |
| 1930 | 880 | −15.9% | |
| 1940 | 812 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 657 | −19.1% | |
| 1960 | 580 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 545 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 651 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 544 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 544 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 481 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 400 | −16.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 481 people living in Jacksonville. These people lived in 204 different homes. About 131 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or from two or more races (2.5%).
The average age of people in Jacksonville was about 42.5 years old.
- About 19.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.2%), and 47.8% were male.
Public Services
The students in Jacksonville go to schools in the Trimble Local School District. Many attend Trimble High School in Glouster.
Residents can also use the Athens County Public Library. This library has several branches in nearby towns. These towns include Albany, Athens, Chauncey, Coolville, Glouster, Nelsonville, and The Plains.
See also
In Spanish: Jacksonville (Ohio) para niños
