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Jewett, Ohio
Village
Location of Jewett, Ohio
Location of Jewett, Ohio
Location of Jewett in Harrison County
Location of Jewett in Harrison County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Harrison
Area
 • Total 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Land 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 554
 • Density 1,088.41/sq mi (420.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43986
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-39172
GNIS feature ID 2398302

Jewett is a small village located in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 554 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a bit of history and a nice trail for outdoor fun.

History of Jewett

Jewett was first planned out in 1851. Back then, it was called Fairview. Later, its name was changed to Jewett. This new name honored T. M. Jewett, who was an important official for the railroad.

The Jewett Car Company

From 1894 to 1904, Jewett was home to the Jewett Car Company. This company made street cars, which are like small trains that run on city streets. These street cars were sent to cities all over the United States. In 1904, the company moved to Newark, Ohio, and it stopped making cars in 1919.

Geography and Nature

Jewett County Farmland
Rolling farm land just outside Jewett, Ohio.

The village of Jewett covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Conotton Creek Trail

Jewett is the end point of the Conotton Creek Trail. This trail is 11.4 miles (18.3 kilometers) long. It's a "rails-to-trails" path, which means it was once a railroad line that has been turned into a path for people to use.

The trail is paved, making it great for many activities. You can ride your bicycle, use a non-electric scooter, go rollerblading, or use a wheelchair. It's also perfect for walking, running, and jogging.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 743
1910 917 23.4%
1920 852 −7.1%
1930 876 2.8%
1940 1,031 17.7%
1950 1,019 −1.2%
1960 925 −9.2%
1970 901 −2.6%
1980 972 7.9%
1990 778 −20.0%
2000 784 0.8%
2010 692 −11.7%
2020 554 −19.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Jewett's Population in 2010

According to the census from 2010, there were 692 people living in Jewett. These people lived in 273 different homes. About 188 of these homes were families.

Most of the people living in Jewett were White (96.7%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or from other races.

The average age of people in the village was about 36.9 years old.

  • About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 9.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 14.9% were 65 years old or older.

The village had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 50.6% of the population was male, and 49.4% was female.

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