McComb, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McComb, Ohio
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Location of McComb, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
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| • Type | Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
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| • Total | 1,558 |
| • Density | 1,490.91/sq mi (575.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45858
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-45808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399287 |
McComb is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,558 people lived there. The village has its own school district, called McComb Local School District.
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The Story of McComb
McComb was first started in 1847. It was known as Pleasantville back then. In 1858, its name was changed to McComb.
The village is named after Alexander Macomb. He was an important general in the United States Army. He was the second person to hold the title of Commanding General of the United States Army. Even though his name was spelled "Macomb," the village uses "McComb." This is because a Scotsman who fought with General Macomb named the village. He used the Scottish way of saying and spelling the name.
Two brave soldiers, William Bensinger and John Reed Porter, are buried in McComb. They were among the first soldiers in American history to receive the Medal of Honor. This is a very special award for military bravery. They earned it for their part in an event called the Great Locomotive Chase.
Where is McComb?
McComb is located in Ohio. It is northwest of a city called Findlay. It is also close to the borders of Putnam and Wood Counties.
The United States Census Bureau says that McComb covers about 0.93 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 319 | — | |
| 1880 | 417 | 30.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,030 | 147.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,195 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,088 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 932 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 976 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,026 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,176 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,329 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,608 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,544 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,676 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,648 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,558 | −5.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,648 people lived in McComb. There were 588 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 30.6% of the people in McComb were under 18 years old. About 10.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 34.8 years. There were slightly more females than males living in McComb.
Education in McComb
The McComb Local School system teaches students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. The school's mascot is the black panther. Its colors are red and black. In total, the school has about 255 students.
Before 2013, the main school building in McComb only had students from kindergarten to 5th grade and from 9th to 12th grade. The junior high school was in a nearby town called Hoytville, Ohio. In 2013, the schools joined together. Now, all grades are in the main building in McComb.
See also
In Spanish: McComb (Ohio) para niños
