Midway, Ohio facts for kids
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Midway, Ohio
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Location of Midway, Ohio
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Location of Midway in Madison County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 1,034.62/sq mi (399.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-50008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399339 |
Midway is a small village located in Madison County, Ohio, in the United States. Sometimes it is also called "Sedalia." In 2020, about 269 people lived there. The official ZIP code for addresses in Midway is 43151, which is also used for Sedalia.
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History of Midway
Midway was started a long time ago, on June 13, 1830. Two people named F. Thompson and William Morris helped create it. The village got its name "Midway" because it was exactly halfway along an old cattle route. This route was used to move cattle between the big cities of Chicago and Philadelphia.
Back in 1875, Midway was a busy little place. It had two churches where people could worship. There were also three stores that sold everyday goods. If you needed a place to stay, there was one hotel. For repairs, there was a blacksmith shop and a wagon shop. There was even a shoe shop and a doctor. At that time, about 250 people lived in Midway.
Where Midway is Located
Midway is found where two important roads meet. These roads are Ohio State Route 38 and Ohio State Route 323.
The village is not very big. According to official measurements, Midway covers about 0.67 square kilometers (or 0.26 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
People of Midway
The number of people living in Midway has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1900 | 274 | — | |
| 1910 | 483 | 76.3% | |
| 1920 | 301 | −37.7% | |
| 1930 | 317 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 278 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 276 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 341 | 23.6% | |
| 1970 | 318 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 339 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 289 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 274 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 322 | 17.5% | |
| 2020 | 269 | −16.5% | |
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Midway in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 322 people lived in Midway. There were 116 households, which means 116 different homes or groups of people living together. Out of these, 89 were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 43.1%. Most households were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband, and a few had a male head of household without a wife. About 16.4% of homes had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Midway was about 34.7 years old. About 30.7% of the people were under 18. About 11.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Famous Person from Midway
See also
In Spanish: Midway (Ohio) para niños
