Ohio, Illinois facts for kids
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Ohio, Illinois
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Old Marathon Filling Station, Ohio, Illinois
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Location of Ohio in Bureau County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Township | Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.753 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.753 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 902.23 ft (275.00 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 617.5/sq mi (238.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61349
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-55379 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ohio, Illinois |
Ohio is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 465 people lived there. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's a smaller town that is connected to a larger city nearby.
History of Ohio Village
The village of Ohio was officially started on January 22, 1877. However, a post office had already been open there since 1854. The village got its name from the state of Ohio.
Geography of Ohio
Ohio is located in Illinois at these coordinates: 41°33′25″N 89°27′40″W / 41.55694°N 89.46111°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The village covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 385 | — | |
| 1890 | 364 | −5.5% | |
| 1900 | 461 | 26.6% | |
| 1910 | 527 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 874 | 65.8% | |
| 1930 | 510 | −41.6% | |
| 1940 | 524 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 561 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 489 | −12.8% | |
| 1970 | 506 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 544 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 426 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 540 | 26.8% | |
| 2010 | 513 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 465 | −9.4% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 465 people lived in Ohio village. There were 227 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people in the village were White (about 92.90%). A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ohio village was 45.2 years old. This means there's a good mix of younger and older residents. About 12.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Ohio
Students in Ohio attend public schools managed by two districts. These are Ohio Community Consolidated Grade School District #17 and Ohio Community High School District #505. Both the elementary and junior/senior high schools are in one building.
Each school district is overseen by a seven-member Board of Education. This board helps make important decisions about the schools. For some sports, Ohio schools team up with schools from Amboy and LaMoille. After high school, students can attend Sauk Valley Community College at a special local rate.
See also
In Spanish: Ohio (Illinois) para niños
