Jenera, Ohio facts for kids
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Jenera, Ohio
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Aerial view of Jenera
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Location of Jenera, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 958.96/sq mi (370.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45841
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-38948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398296 |
Jenera (/dʒəˈnɛər.ə/ jə-NAIR-ə) is a small village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, the population was 257 people. It is surrounded by Van Buren Township and is part of the Cory-Rawson Local School District.
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History of Jenera
Jenera was founded in 1883. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that area. The village got its name from Dr. Amos B. Jenner, who was the first postmaster there. Many of the first people who settled in Jenera were from Germany. A post office has been open in Jenera since 1883.
Geography of Jenera
Jenera is a small place, covering about 0.69 square kilometers (or 0.27 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 259 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 269 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 261 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 262 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 316 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 272 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 282 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 302 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 285 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 235 | −17.5% | |
| 2010 | 221 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 257 | 16.3% | |
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Jenera's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 221 people living in Jenera. These people lived in 79 different homes. Most of the people in the village were White.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
The average age of people in Jenera was about 32.5 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
Images for kids
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Commercial district and post office
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Jenera United Methodist Church
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
See also
In Spanish: Jenera (Ohio) para niños
