Jewett, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jewett, Ohio
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Location of Jewett, Ohio
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Location of Jewett in Harrison County
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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
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
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| 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% | |
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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.
