Jeffersonville, Ohio facts for kids
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Jeffersonville, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street (SR 41/SR 734)
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Location of Jeffersonville, Ohio
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Location of Jeffersonville in Fayette County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 752.39/sq mi (290.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43128
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-38920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398293 |
Jeffersonville is a small village located in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,258 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville was first planned and settled in 1831. The village was named after Thomas Jefferson, who was the third President of the United States. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, has been open in Jeffersonville since 1834.
Geography and Location
Jeffersonville is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 1.74 square miles (4.51 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.70 square miles (4.40 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Jeffersonville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 212 | — | |
| 1880 | 374 | 76.4% | |
| 1900 | 790 | — | |
| 1910 | 716 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 700 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 656 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 785 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 865 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 897 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,031 | 14.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,252 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,281 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,288 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,203 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,258 | 4.6% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, there were 1,203 people living in Jeffersonville. These people lived in 502 households, and 322 of these were families. The village had about 708 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (92.3%). About 4.2% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 33.9 years old.
- About 27.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Village Photos
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A truckstop located near Jeffersonville.
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A view looking northwest on Main Street in Jeffersonville. This street is also Ohio Highway 41.
Famous People from Jeffersonville
- Grayson L. Kirk: He was the president of Columbia University. He also advised the State Department and helped create the United Nations.
See also
In Spanish: Jeffersonville (Ohio) para niños
