New Paris, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Paris, Ohio
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Location of New Paris, Ohio
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Location of New Paris in Preble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
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| • Total | 1,494 |
| • Density | 2,032.65/sq mi (784.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45347
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-55188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399479 |
New Paris is a small village located in Preble County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,494 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area, which is a major city region.
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History of New Paris
New Paris was first planned out in 1817. Its name comes from Paris, Kentucky, which was where many of the first people to settle here came from. The village has had a post office since 1820, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of New Paris
New Paris is a small village. It covers about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.74 square miles (1.90 square kilometers), is land, and a tiny part, 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
The village is located where two state roads, Route 121 and Route 320, meet. It is also just north of Interstate 70, a big highway. New Paris is very close to the Indiana state line, which means it's right next to another state! The area around the village has many cornfields, which are common in this part of Ohio.
Population of New Paris
The number of people living in New Paris has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1830 | 154 | — | |
| 1880 | 835 | — | |
| 1890 | 842 | 0.8% | |
| 1900 | 790 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 870 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 907 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 925 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 989 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,046 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,679 | 60.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,692 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,709 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,801 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,623 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,629 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,494 | −8.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,629 people living in New Paris. These people lived in 715 different homes. About 31.9% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. Most people living in the village were White (97.7%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Education in New Paris
Students in New Paris attend schools within the National Trail Local School District. The main school campus for this district is located about 4.5 miles from the village. New Paris also has its own public library, which is a part of the Preble County District Library system.
Famous People from New Paris
Some interesting people have connections to New Paris:
- Benjamin Hanby – He wrote the famous Christmas song "Up On The House Top" in New Paris back in 1864.
- Grayson L. Kirk – He was once the principal of New Paris High School for a short time. Later, he became the president of Columbia University and helped create the United Nations.
- David Purviance – He was a minister and also served as a legislator (someone who makes laws).
- Elizabeth Watkins – She was known for being a philanthropist, meaning she gave a lot of money to help good causes.
See also
In Spanish: New Paris (Ohio) para niños
