Owensville, Ohio facts for kids
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Owensville, Ohio
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Village
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Location of Owensville, Ohio
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Location of Owensville in Clermont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Stonelick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 786 |
| • Density | 1,271.84/sq mi (490.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45160
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-59220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399604 |
Owensville is a small village located in Clermont County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 786 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Owensville
Owensville was first planned out in 1836. At that time, it was known by a different name: Boston. A post office opened in the area in 1832, and it was called Owensville. The village got its current name from Mr. Owens, who was the very first postmaster.
Geography of Owensville
Owensville is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.62 square miles (1.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 357 | — | |
| 1870 | 377 | 5.6% | |
| 1880 | 307 | −18.6% | |
| 1890 | 292 | −4.9% | |
| 1900 | 260 | −11.0% | |
| 1910 | 289 | 11.2% | |
| 1920 | 295 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 333 | 12.9% | |
| 1940 | 334 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 419 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 609 | 45.3% | |
| 1970 | 707 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 858 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,019 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 816 | −19.9% | |
| 2010 | 794 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 786 | −1.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 794 people living in Owensville. These people lived in 387 different homes. The village had about 1,846 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Owensville are White (97.9%). A small number of people are of other races, including African American and Asian. About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families
The average age of people in Owensville in 2010 was about 44 years old.
- About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
Many homes were families, including married couples. Some homes had single parents, and almost half were made up of individuals living alone.
Education
Owensville has a public library. It is a branch of the Clermont County Public Library system. This means residents can borrow books, use computers, and find information easily.
Gallery
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This sign shows the official boundary of Owensville village.
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This picture shows where Main Street and Broadway Street meet in Owensville.
Village Disbanding Idea
In 2021, the people of Owensville had to vote on an important question: should the village stop being a village? If it stopped, residents would no longer pay a special 1% tax. Also, the village's police force, which had 12 officers, would be closed down. The community would then rely on the Clermont County sheriff's department for police services.
However, most voters did not want the village to disband. Almost 70% of the people voted against the idea, so Owensville remains a village with its own police force.
See also
In Spanish: Owensville (Ohio) para niños
