Kalida, Ohio facts for kids
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Kalida, Ohio
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Village
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St. Michael's Catholic Church, which dominates the skyline
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Location of Kalida, Ohio
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Location of Kalida in Putnam County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,455 |
| • Density | 865.56/sq mi (334.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45853
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-39536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398321 |
Kalida (/kəˈlaɪdə/ kə-LY-də) is a village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,455 at the 2020 census.
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History
Founded in 1834, Kalida was the first county seat of Putnam County. Kalida is a name derived from Greek meaning "beautiful". A post office has been in operation in Kalida since 1834. Kalida was incorporated as a village in 1839. The county seat was transferred to Ottawa in 1866.
The Putnam County Historical Society Museum is housed in Kalida.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.47 square miles (3.81 km2), of which 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 216 | — | |
| 1860 | 335 | 55.1% | |
| 1870 | 290 | −13.4% | |
| 1880 | 404 | 39.3% | |
| 1890 | 444 | 9.9% | |
| 1900 | 622 | 40.1% | |
| 1910 | 770 | 23.8% | |
| 1920 | 583 | −24.3% | |
| 1930 | 431 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 533 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 705 | 32.3% | |
| 1970 | 900 | 27.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,019 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 947 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,031 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,542 | 49.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,455 | −5.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,542 people, 588 households, and 408 families living in the village. The population density was 1,070.8 inhabitants per square mile (413.4/km2). There were 612 housing units at an average density of 425.0 per square mile (164.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 588 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Education
Kalida High School (KHS) and Kalida Elementary School (KES) are both part of the Kalida Local School District.
Kalida had a public library, a branch of the Putnam County District Library.
Arts and culture
Pioneer Days is a county-wide festival held in Kalida, on the weekend following Labor Day. The festival is the oldest in Ohio.
Notable persons
- David Ayers, Medal of Honor recipient
- John Wesley Hill, Methodist minister, peace campaigner, university president
- Gene "Geno" Stechschulte, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher
See also
In Spanish: Kalida (Ohio) para niños
