Millersport, Ohio facts for kids
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Millersport, Ohio
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Location of Millersport in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
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| • Total | 978 |
| • Density | 1,051.61/sq mi (405.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43046
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-50400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399359 |
Millersport is a small village located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 978 people lived there. Millersport is famous for its annual Sweet Corn Festival. This fun event happens every year during the first week of September.
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History of Millersport
Millersport was first planned out in 1825. A man named Mathias Miller created the village. It was named after him. A post office opened in Millersport in 1839. This means people could send and receive mail there a long time ago.
Geography of Millersport
Millersport is a small place. It covers about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Millersport
The number of people living in Millersport has changed over many years.
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| 1850 | 149 | — | |
| 1870 | 149 | — | |
| 1920 | 370 | — | |
| 1930 | 393 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 605 | 31.5% | |
| 1960 | 752 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 777 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 844 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,010 | 19.7% | |
| 2000 | 963 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 978 | −6.3% | |
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Millersport's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,044 people living in Millersport. They lived in 440 homes. About 295 of these were families. The village had about 1,200 people per square mile.
Most people in Millersport were White (98.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (33%) had children under 18. About 44% of homes had married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 28% of homes had just one person living there. Around 11% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Millersport was about 39 years old. About 23.5% of people were under 18. About 14% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
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Lancaster Street downtown
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Location of Millersport, Ohio
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Location of Millersport in Fairfield County
See also
In Spanish: Millersport (Ohio) para niños
