Otway, Ohio facts for kids
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Otway, Ohio
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Otway Covered Bridge
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Location of Otway, Ohio
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Location of Otway in Scioto County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 525.71/sq mi (203.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45657
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-59066 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399599 |
Otway is a small village located in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 92 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Otway's History
Otway has been around for a long time. A post office, where people send and receive mail, opened in Otway in 1861. The town itself was officially planned out on March 29, 1884.
The village got its name from Thomas Otway. He was a famous English writer who lived many years ago. Otway officially became a village in 1890. This means it got its own local government.
Trains and Travel in Otway
Years ago, trains were a very important way to travel. Trains going from Portsmouth to Cincinnati used to stop at the Norfolk & Western train station in Otway. This station was a busy spot for people and goods.
In 1956, the train station building was moved. It was turned into a convenience store. This happened because more and more people started using roads and cars instead of trains for travel.
Otway and the 2012 Tornado
On March 2, 2012, a tornado hit southern Ohio. This tornado had strong winds, blowing at over 75 miles per hour. Otway was affected by this storm.
The village's fire department building was damaged. Two houses in Otway also got hurt by the tornado. One of Otway's emergency vehicles was damaged too. But the community helped out! The Uniopolis Fire Department donated a new pumper tanker truck. This helped Otway replace their damaged vehicle quickly.
Where is Otway Located?
Otway is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Otway?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 274 | — | |
| 1910 | 234 | −14.6% | |
| 1920 | 289 | 23.5% | |
| 1930 | 265 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 235 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 229 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 235 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 177 | −24.7% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 105 | −34.8% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −18.1% | |
| 2010 | 87 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 92 | 5.7% | |
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The number of people living in Otway has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 274 people. By 2020, the population was 92.
Otway's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 87 people living in Otway. These people lived in 39 different homes. About 26 of these homes were families.
Most people in Otway were White (94.3%). Some people were Native American (3.4%), and a few were from two or more different backgrounds (2.3%).
The average age of people in Otway was about 40.5 years old.
- 18.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.5% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Otway than males in 2010. About 59.8% of the population was female, and 40.2% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Otway (Ohio) para niños
