Mifflin, Ohio facts for kids
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Mifflin, Ohio
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Location of Mifflin, Ohio
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Location of Mifflin in Ashland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Township | Mifflin |
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| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 863.39/sq mi (333.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-50036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399340 |
Mifflin is a small village located in Mifflin Township, which is part of Ashland County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 158 people.
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History of Mifflin Village
Mifflin was first established in 1816. Back then, it was known by a different name: Petersburg. Later, in 1841, a post office opened in the village. This post office was named Mifflin, and it stayed open until 1907.
Geography of Mifflin, Ohio
Mifflin is a very small village in terms of its size. According to official records, the village covers a total area of about 0.47 square kilometers (or 0.18 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People of Mifflin
The population of Mifflin has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 210 | — | |
| 1900 | 185 | — | |
| 1910 | 153 | −17.3% | |
| 1920 | 133 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 132 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 161 | 22.0% | |
| 1950 | 186 | 15.5% | |
| 1960 | 216 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 215 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 203 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 162 | −20.2% | |
| 2000 | 144 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 137 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 158 | 15.3% | |
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Mifflin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 137 people living in Mifflin. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 39 of these were family households. The village had about 761 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Mifflin were White (99.3%). A very small number (0.7%) were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Mifflin in 2010 was 39.3 years. About 25.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means a good number of kids and teens lived in the village. About half of the population was male (48.2%) and half was female (51.8%).
Famous People from Mifflin
Even though Mifflin is a small village, some notable people have connections to it:
- Harry B. Hershey: He was a very important judge on the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Charles Paxton Zaner: He was a famous calligrapher, which means he was an expert in beautiful handwriting. Sadly, he passed away in a car accident in Mifflin in 1918.
See also
In Spanish: Mifflin (Ohio) para niños
