North Fairfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Fairfield, Ohio
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Village
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Library and village hall on Main Street
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Location of North Fairfield, Ohio
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Location of North Fairfield in Huron County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 1,006.49/sq mi (388.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44855
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-56420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399514 |
North Fairfield is a small village located in Huron County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 465 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the state of Ohio.
The village has a branch of the Willard Memorial Library. This library helps serve the people of North Fairfield.
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Village History
When North Fairfield Began
North Fairfield has a long history. A post office opened in the village in 1828. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time.
How North Fairfield Got Its Name
The village got its name from Fairfield Township. This is the larger area where North Fairfield is located.
North Fairfield's Geography
Where is North Fairfield Located?
North Fairfield is a small place. It covers about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). The entire area of the village is land. There are no large bodies of water, like lakes or big rivers, within its borders.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in North Fairfield has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 406 | — | |
| 1950 | 468 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 547 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 540 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 525 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 504 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 573 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 560 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 465 | −17.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the village had 560 residents. There were 182 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The population density was about 1,217 people per square mile. This means many people live close together in the village. Most people living in North Fairfield were White.
Many households in North Fairfield had children. About 44% of homes had kids under 18 years old. Many families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the village was about 33 years old. About 31% of residents were under 18. About 9% of people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
