Jerusalem, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerusalem, Ohio
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Location of Jerusalem, Ohio
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Location of Jerusalem in Monroe County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 500.00/sq mi (193.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43747
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-39130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398301 |
Jerusalem is a small village located in Monroe County, Ohio, in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there.
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Where is Jerusalem, Ohio?
Jerusalem is a small place. It covers an area of about 0.63 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Jerusalem?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 91 | — | |
| 1880 | 135 | 48.4% | |
| 1890 | 112 | −17.0% | |
| 1900 | 245 | 118.8% | |
| 1910 | 242 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 168 | −30.3% | |
| 1940 | 186 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 175 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 317 | 81.1% | |
| 1970 | 205 | −35.3% | |
| 1980 | 237 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 144 | −39.2% | |
| 2000 | 152 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 161 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −24.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 161 people living in Jerusalem. These people lived in 70 different homes. Out of these homes, 46 were families.
The village had about 670 people per square mile. All the residents were White. A small number, about 1.2%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 25.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 40% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (22.9%), or a male head of household without a wife (2.9%).
The average age of people in the village was 43.8 years old. About 21.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 23% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
Learning and Libraries
Jerusalem is served by the Monroe County District Library. The main offices for the library are located in Woodsfield, Ohio. This library helps provide books and other learning materials to the people of Jerusalem.
See also
In Spanish: Jerusalem (Ohio) para niños
