Miltonsburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Miltonsburg, Ohio
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Village
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Along Main Street
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Location of Miltonsburg, Ohio
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Detailed map of Miltonsburg
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Malaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 575.34/sq mi (223.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-50722 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399368 |
Miltonsburg is a small village located in Monroe County, Ohio. In 2020, only 42 people lived there. The village got its name from Milton Pierson. His father, David Pierson, was an early settler in Ohio. David Pierson also named another town, Clarington, Ohio, after his daughter, Clarinda.
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Miltonsburg's Location and Size
Miltonsburg is located in the state of Ohio, in the United States. It is part of Monroe County. The United States Census Bureau says the village is very small. Its total area is about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Miltonsburg's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Miltonsburg has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 145 | — | |
| 1870 | 176 | — | |
| 1880 | 152 | −13.6% | |
| 1890 | 123 | −19.1% | |
| 1900 | 130 | 5.7% | |
| 1910 | 92 | −29.2% | |
| 1920 | 84 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 69 | −17.9% | |
| 1940 | 86 | 24.6% | |
| 1950 | 100 | 16.3% | |
| 1960 | 116 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 68 | −41.4% | |
| 1980 | 109 | 60.3% | |
| 1990 | 56 | −48.6% | |
| 2000 | 29 | −48.2% | |
| 2010 | 43 | 48.3% | |
| 2020 | 42 | −2.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a census (a count of people) was taken. It showed that 43 people lived in Miltonsburg. These people lived in 19 different homes. About 12 of these homes were families.
The village was made up of people who identified as 100% White.
- Homes with Kids: About 36.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Married Couples: Nearly half (47.4%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- Single-Parent Homes: A small number of homes had a single parent. About 10.5% had a female head of household with no husband. About 5.3% had a male head of household with no wife.
- Individuals: About 31.6% of all homes were made up of just one person.
The average home had about 2.26 people. The average family had about 2.67 people.
Age Groups in Miltonsburg (2010)
The median age in the village was 42.8 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.
- Young People: About 20.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Young Adults: Only 4.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Working Adults: The largest group, 35%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Older Adults: About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Seniors: About 11.6% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in the village than females in 2010. About 55.8% were male and 44.2% were female.
