Jerry City, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerry City, Ohio
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Main Street in Jerry City, Ohio, showing the local Post Office
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Location of Jerry City, Ohio
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Location of Jerry City in Wood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 454 |
| • Density | 451.29/sq mi (174.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43437
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-39074 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398300 |
Jerry City is a small village located in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 454 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Jerry City's History
People first settled in the area of Jerry City in the early 1860s. Back then, it had different names like Stulltown and later Shiloh. In 1872, the town was planned again and renamed Jerry City. It was named after Jerry Nestlerode, a local businessperson. A post office has been open in the village since 1872. The village officially became a recognized town in 1875.
Where is Jerry City?
Jerry City is located in Ohio, a state in the United States. The village is part of Wood County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Jerry City covers about 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Jerry City?
This section shares information about the people who live in Jerry City. This data comes from official counts called a census.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Jerry City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 224 | — | |
| 1890 | 530 | 136.6% | |
| 1900 | 555 | 4.7% | |
| 1910 | 458 | −17.5% | |
| 1920 | 266 | −41.9% | |
| 1930 | 292 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 335 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 360 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 386 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 470 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 512 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 517 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 453 | −12.4% | |
| 2010 | 427 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 454 | 6.3% | |
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Jerry City in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 427 people living in Jerry City. These people lived in 162 homes, and 113 of these were families. The village had about 423 people per square mile. Most residents, about 99.3%, were White. A small number, 0.5%, were Native American. About 5.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 162 homes:
- About 34.6% had children under 18 living there.
- 53.1% were married couples living together.
- 9.9% had a female head of the house with no husband.
- 6.8% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- 30.2% were not families.
About 24.1% of all homes had just one person living there. Around 11.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. On average, there were 2.64 people per home and 3.16 people per family.
Age and Gender
The average age in Jerry City was 37.9 years.
- 26.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 9.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.2% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders: 50.1% were male and 49.9% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Jerry City (Ohio) para niños
