Mowrystown, Ohio facts for kids
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Mowrystown, Ohio
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Village
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Looking west on Main Street
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Location of Mowrystown, Ohio
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Location of Mowrystown in Highland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 798.76/sq mi (308.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45155
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-53186 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399421 |
Mowrystown is a small village located in Highland County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there, according to the census.
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History of Mowrystown
Mowrystown was founded in 1829. It was named after Abe Mowry, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of the Village
Mowrystown covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 414 | — | |
| 1880 | 120 | −71.0% | |
| 1910 | 326 | — | |
| 1920 | 350 | 7.4% | |
| 1930 | 372 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 14.8% | |
| 1950 | 394 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 416 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 465 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 460 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 373 | −18.9% | |
| 2010 | 360 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 385 | 6.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a census counted 360 people living in Mowrystown. There were 129 households, which means 129 homes where people lived. Out of these, 92 were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (99.7%). A very small number (0.3%) were from two or more races.
About 38% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes (46.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes (17.8%) had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 7% had a male head of the house without a wife present.
Education in Mowrystown
Mowrystown is home to Whiteoak High School. The sports teams at this school are known as the Whiteoak Wildcats.
See also
In Spanish: Mowrystown (Ohio) para niños
