Mendon, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mendon, Ohio
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Village
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Downtown Mendon
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Location in Mercer County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 628 |
| • Density | 1,152.29/sq mi (444.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45862
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-49042 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399312 |
| Website | http://villageofmendon.com |
Mendon is a small village located in Mercer County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 628 people lived there.
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History of Mendon
Mendon used to be called Guilford. It was officially planned out and started in 1834. A post office opened in Mendon in 1839, helping people send and receive mail.
The Mendon Village Hall is a special building. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a historic site worth protecting.
Geography of Mendon
Mendon is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Mendon's Population
The number of people living in Mendon has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 164 | — | |
| 1880 | 242 | 47.6% | |
| 1890 | 400 | 65.3% | |
| 1900 | 599 | 49.8% | |
| 1910 | 621 | 3.7% | |
| 1920 | 571 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 502 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 547 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 614 | 12.2% | |
| 1960 | 663 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 672 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 749 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 717 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 697 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 662 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 628 | −5.1% | |
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Mendon in 2010
In 2010, there were 662 people living in Mendon. These people lived in 255 homes, and 182 of these were families. The village had about 1,182 people per square mile.
Most people in Mendon were White (97.1%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (57.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (8.6%) or a father (5.5%). About 22.7% of homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Mendon was 38.3 years old. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. Another 25.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The population was split evenly between males and females.
Education in Mendon
Mendon has a public library. It is a part of the Mercer County District Library system. This means kids and adults can borrow books and use other library services.
See also
In Spanish: Mendon (Ohio) para niños
