Mineral City, Ohio facts for kids
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Mineral City, Ohio
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Village
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Victorian homes on Ohio State Route 800
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Location of Mineral City, Ohio
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Location of Mineral City in Tuscarawas County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Township | Sandy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
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| • Total | 652 |
| • Density | 927.45/sq mi (358.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44656
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-50764 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399371 |
Mineral City is a small village located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 652 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Exploring Mineral City's Location
Mineral City is found in the eastern part of Ohio. It's part of Tuscarawas County. The village covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Glimpse into Mineral City's Past
Mineral City was officially started in 1853. The village got its name because of the many valuable mineral deposits found nearby. These minerals were important to the area's early development.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mineral City has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 175 | — | |
| 1880 | 642 | 266.9% | |
| 1890 | 893 | 39.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,220 | 36.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,032 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 800 | −22.5% | |
| 1930 | 840 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 820 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 831 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 917 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 860 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 884 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 725 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 841 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 727 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 652 | −10.3% | |
In 2010, the village had 727 residents. The population density was about 886 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Mineral City were White.
Famous People from Mineral City
Mineral City has been home to a few notable individuals:
- James Seccombe: He was born in Mineral City in 1893. He later became the mayor of Canton, Ohio. He also served as a United States Representative, which means he was a politician who helped make laws for the country.
- Velvet Crest: This was a rock band that started in Mineral City in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Mineral City (Ohio) para niños
