Laura, Ohio facts for kids
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Laura, Ohio
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Water tower in Laura
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Location of Laura, Ohio
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Location of Laura in Miami County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 1,485.07/sq mi (574.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45337
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-42028 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398398 |
Laura is a small village located in Miami County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 398 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area, which is a big city region.
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Village History
Laura was first planned and settled around the year 1840. A post office, which helps send mail, started operating in Laura in 1850. The village got its name from Laura, who was the daughter of the very first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Laura officially became an incorporated village in 1892. This means it became an official town with its own local government.
Geography of Laura
Laura is a small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes in Laura
The number of people living in Laura has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900:
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| 1900 | 378 | — | |
| 1910 | 302 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 243 | −19.5% | |
| 1930 | 271 | 11.5% | |
| 1940 | 317 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 380 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 38.4% | |
| 1970 | 464 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 501 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 487 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 474 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 398 | −16.0% | |
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Laura's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 474 people living in Laura. There were 174 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Laura were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Laura in 2010 was 38 years old. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there were many young people and families in the village. About 12.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
Schools in Laura
Students in Laura attend schools that are part of the Milton-Union Exempted Village School District. The main high school for students in this district is Milton-Union High School.
See also
In Spanish: Laura (Ohio) para niños
