Mount Eaton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Eaton, Ohio
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Central Mount Eaton
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Location of Mount Eaton, Ohio
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Location of Mount Eaton in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 1,005.88/sq mi (388.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44659
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-52682 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399410 |
Mount Eaton is a small village located in Wayne County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 171 people lived there.
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History of Mount Eaton
Mount Eaton was officially planned and laid out in 1814. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for people to build homes and businesses.
Near Mount Eaton, you can find the historic James Akey Farm. It is also known as the "Stark Wilderness Center Pioneer Farm." This farm is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are special because of their history or architecture.
Geography of Mount Eaton
Mount Eaton is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Mount Eaton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1870 | 296 | — | |
| 1880 | 298 | 0.7% | |
| 1890 | 278 | −6.7% | |
| 1900 | 232 | −16.5% | |
| 1910 | 208 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 177 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 171 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 203 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 265 | 30.5% | |
| 1970 | 242 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 236 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 241 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 171 | −29.0% | |
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Many people in Mount Eaton speak different languages at home. In the past, about 85% of people spoke English. About 10% spoke Dutch, and 5% spoke Pennsylvania Dutch as their first language.
Mount Eaton in 2010
In 2010, there were 241 people living in Mount Eaton. These people lived in 93 different homes, and 62 of these were families. The village had about 1,339 people per square mile (517 people per square kilometer).
Most people in the village were White (98.8%). A small number were from other races or a mix of two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- Households:
- 29% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 53.8% were married couples living together.
- Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (7.5%).
- Others had a male head of household without a wife (5.4%).
- About one-third of homes (33.3%) were not families.
- 28% of all homes had only one person living there.
- 9.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- Age:
- The average age in the village was 36.5 years old.
- 24.9% of residents were under 18.
- 10.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.4% were 65 years or older.
- Gender:
- 48.1% of the population was male.
- 51.9% of the population was female.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Eaton (Ohio) para niños
