Malinta, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malinta, Ohio
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Village
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![]() Turkeyfoot Avenue downtown
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![]() Location of Malinta, Ohio
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![]() Location of Malinta in Henry County
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Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Henry |
Government | |
• Type | Village Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
• Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
Population
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• Total | 236 |
• Density | 306.49/sq mi (118.38/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
43535
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Area code(s) | 419 |
FIPS code | 39-46942 |
GNIS feature ID | 2399231 |
Malinta is a small village located in Henry County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 226 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Malinta
Malinta was officially created in 1880. It was named after Elizabeth Malinta Bensing. She was the daughter of one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Malinta since 1880, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Geography of Malinta
Malinta is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.77 square miles (1.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population of Malinta
The number of people living in Malinta has changed over the years. Here is a look at its population at different times:
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1900 | 357 | — | |
1910 | 345 | −3.4% | |
1920 | 348 | 0.9% | |
1930 | 348 | 0.0% | |
1940 | 340 | −2.3% | |
1950 | 308 | −9.4% | |
1960 | 339 | 10.1% | |
1970 | 391 | 15.3% | |
1980 | 327 | −16.4% | |
1990 | 294 | −10.1% | |
2000 | 285 | −3.1% | |
2010 | 265 | −7.0% | |
2020 | 236 | −10.9% | |
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Malinta in 2010
In 2010, there were 265 people living in Malinta. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American or Asian. About 14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 102 households in the village. Many of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. Others were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Malinta was about 36 years old. Many residents were under 18 or young adults. There were also many people aged 25 to 64. About 15% of the population was 65 years or older. The village had a fairly even mix of males and females.
Education in Malinta
Students in Malinta attend public schools managed by the Patrick Henry Local School District. This district provides education for children living in the village and nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Malinta (Ohio) para niños