Orient, Ohio facts for kids
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Orient, Ohio
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Location of Orient, Ohio
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Location of Orient in Pickaway County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pickaway |
| Township | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 246 |
| • Density | 1,607.84/sq mi (621.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43146
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| Area code(s) | 614 |
| FIPS code | 39-58800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2771741 |
Orient is a small community in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Orient used to be a village, but it is not one anymore. In 2020, about 246 people lived there.
Orient is home to two important facilities: the Pickaway Correctional Institution and the Correctional Reception Center.
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History of Orient
Orient began as a stop along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This railroad station was located in the northwest part of Scioto Township.
Why Orient is No Longer a Village
In January 2012, people living in Orient started talking about dissolving the village. This meant they wanted Orient to stop being an official village. They gathered enough signatures to have a vote. However, the first petition was rejected because of a problem with the signatures.
A new petition was created, and in May 2013, the people of Orient voted on the issue. Most residents, 38 to 30, voted to dissolve the village. This decision meant Orient was no longer an official village.
Where is Orient Located?
Orient is a small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Orient?
The number of people living in Orient has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 310 | — | |
| 1970 | 313 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 283 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 273 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 269 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 270 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 246 | −8.9% | |
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Orient's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 270 people living in Orient. These people lived in 96 households, and 67 of these were families. The area had about 2250 people per square mile (869 people per square kilometer). There were 100 homes in total.
Most of the people in Orient were White (96.3%). A small number were African American (0.7%) or Native American (2.2%). Some people (0.7%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (49.0%) were married couples. Some households (12.5%) had a female head without a husband. A few (8.3%) had a male head without a wife. About 30.2% of households were not families.
About one-fifth (19.8%) of all households had only one person living there. A small number (5.2%) had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.81 people. Families had an average of 3.31 people.
The average age of people in Orient was 38.5 years. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 29.3%. Finally, 11.5% of residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%) in Orient.
Famous People from Orient
- Patti Harrison (born 1990) is an actress and comedian who was born in Orient.
Images for kids
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Orient corporation limit sign
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Water tower in Orient
See also
In Spanish: Orient (Ohio) para niños
