Ohioville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Ohioville, Pennsylvania
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Along Pennsylvania Route 68 in eastern Ohioville
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1790 |
| Incorporated | 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.69 sq mi (61.36 km2) |
| • Land | 23.34 sq mi (60.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,349 |
| • Density | 143.51/sq mi (55.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-56432 |
Ohioville is a small town, called a borough, located in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the bigger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,349 people lived here.
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A Look Back at Ohioville's History
Ohioville started as Ohio Township in 1805. It was created from parts of another area called South Beaver Township. Long ago, many Native American tribes lived in this region. These included groups from the Archaic and Woodland periods. Before William Penn came to Pennsylvania, the Iroquois tribe used this area for hunting.
Ohio Township was once home to a ferry. A man named Thomas Smith from Maryland ran this ferry. It helped people cross the Ohio River. Near the ferry, there was a special spring. It had "bituminous oil," which is a type of natural oil. This oil was very important for the area's growth. There were also some old Indian pictographs (rock paintings) in the area, but they are now underwater.
Early Communities in Ohioville
Blackhawk village was a small community near the South Beaver Township line. It got its first post office after 1837. Even earlier, the New Salem United Presbyterian Church was started around 1798. This was about the same time as the Mount Pleasant Church in Big Beaver.
In 1811, the Four Mile United Presbyterian Church was founded. It was located on Tuscarawas Road. This road got its name from an old Tuscarora hunting trail. The church was first called Four Mile Square Church.
Over time, Ohio Township lost some of its land. In 1816, some land went to Brighton Township. More land was lost when Glasgow borough (1854), Industry Township (1856), and Midland borough (1906) were created. Finally, in 1960, Ohio Township officially became Ohioville Borough.
Where is Ohioville Located?
Ohioville is in western Beaver County. It is located at coordinates 40°40′46″N 80°28′17″W. Part of the borough is along the Ohio River.
Pennsylvania Route 168 is the main road that goes through Ohioville. It runs south to Midland and north to Darlington and New Galilee. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 68, follows the Ohio River in the southern part of the borough. It connects Midland to the east and Glasgow, Pennsylvania, and East Liverpool, Ohio, to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Ohioville covers about 23.69 square miles (61.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.34 square miles (60.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.35 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Areas Around Ohioville
Ohioville shares its land borders with nine other places. To the north is South Beaver Township. To the east is Brighton Township. Industry is to the southeast, and Midland is to the south. Glasgow is to the south-southwest.
On the Ohio side of the border, Ohioville is next to East Liverpool and Liverpool Township to the southwest. St. Clair Township is to the west, and Middleton Township is to the northwest.
Across the Ohio River to the south, Ohioville is next to Georgetown and Greene townships.
Fun Things to Do: Recreation in Ohioville
A large part of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 173 is located in Ohioville. This is a great place for outdoor activities like hunting and enjoying nature.
Who Lives in Ohioville? Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 3,918 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,217 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,865 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,759 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,533 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,349 | −5.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,317 | −6.1% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 3,759 people living in Ohioville. These people lived in 1,371 households, and 1,095 of these were families. The population density was about 160.9 people per square mile (62.1 people per square kilometer). There were 1,439 homes, with an average of 61.6 homes per square mile (23.8 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Ohioville were White (97.15%). There were also African American (2.00%), Native American (0.03%), and Asian (0.08%) residents. About 0.24% were from other races, and 0.51% were from two or more races. About 0.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.8%) were married couples. About 9.0% had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 9.2% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.70 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The population in Ohioville was spread out by age. About 25.0% were under 18 years old. About 6.7% were between 18 and 24. A large group, 27.5%, were between 25 and 44. Another 26.3% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.1 males.
