Mount Cory, Ohio facts for kids
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Mount Cory, Ohio
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Location of Mount Cory, Ohio
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Location of Mount Cory in Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 582.90/sq mi (225.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45868
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-52668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399409 |
Mount Cory is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 225 people. It is a quiet community in the heart of Ohio.
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History of Mount Cory Village
Mount Cory was first established in 1872. At that time, it was simply called Cory. The village was created when a railroad line was built through the area, making it easier for people to travel and transport goods.
The village was named after D. J. Cory, who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Mount Cory since 1873, helping residents send and receive mail for over a century.
Geography and Location
Mount Cory is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes in Mount Cory
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 334 | — | |
| 1900 | 312 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 290 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 252 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 237 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 273 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 302 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 301 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 302 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 276 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 245 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 203 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 204 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 225 | 10.3% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census showed that 204 people lived in Mount Cory. These people lived in 77 different households, and 64 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.1%). A small number of residents were Native American (0.5%), Asian (1.5%), or identified as being from two or more races (2.0%).
The average age of people in Mount Cory was about 39.7 years old. About 28.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families live in the village. About 14.2% of the population was 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Cory (Ohio) para niños
