Ostrander, Ohio facts for kids
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Ostrander, Ohio
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Village
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Location of Ostrander, Ohio
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Location of Ostrander in Delaware County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
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| • Total | 1,094 |
| • Density | 1,166.31/sq mi (450.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43061
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-58940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399592 |
Ostrander is a small village located in Delaware County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,094 people lived there.
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History of Ostrander
Ostrander was first planned out in 1852. It officially became a village in 1875. The village is named after Shelemiah Ostrander. He was an important official for the railroad at that time.
The village was built along the CCC&I Railroad. This railroad was very important for Ostrander for many years. It helped the village grow and connect with other places. The train tracks were removed in 1971. However, you can still see parts of its railroad past. There is a railroad bridge over Blues Creek that reminds everyone of its history.
Geography of Ostrander
Ostrander is a small village. It covers an area of about 2.43 square kilometers (0.94 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 269 | — | |
| 1890 | 357 | 32.7% | |
| 1900 | 401 | 12.3% | |
| 1910 | 431 | 7.5% | |
| 1920 | 391 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 391 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 411 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 408 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 438 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 399 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 397 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 431 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 405 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 643 | 58.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,094 | 70.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 643 people living in Ostrander. These people lived in 221 households. Many of these households were families. About 44% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The average age of people in the village was 35 years old. About 33% of residents were under 18. About 8% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in Ostrander.
Famous People from Ostrander
- Ben Curtis – a professional golfer.
- Ed Johnson – he started the Agri Broadcast Network, which shares farming news.
Public Services
The Ostrander Police Department helps keep the village safe. The Scioto Township Fire Department provides fire protection. If there is a medical emergency, the Delaware County EMS helps people.
Ostrander also has its own public library. It is a part of the Delaware County District Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Ostrander (Ohio) para niños
