Palestine, Ohio facts for kids
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Palestine, Ohio
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Village
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Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 1,232.88/sq mi (475.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45352
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-59598 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399609 |
Palestine is a small village located in Darke County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 180 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the western part of Ohio.
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History of Palestine Village
Palestine was first planned out by Samuel Loring in 1833. When a town is "platted," it means someone drew up the first map and divided the land into lots for buildings.
It has always been a small place. Its population changed over the years. For example, in 1910, 216 people lived there.
Geography of Palestine
Palestine is a very small village. According to official measurements, the village covers about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Palestine?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 264 | — | |
| 1880 | 264 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 210 | — | |
| 1910 | 216 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 199 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 207 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 257 | 24.2% | |
| 1970 | 246 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 213 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 197 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 170 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 200 | 17.6% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −10.0% | |
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Palestine's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 200 people living in Palestine. These people lived in 79 different homes, and 54 of these were families.
The village had about 1,333 people per square mile. There were 89 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Palestine were White (93.5%). About 5% were African American, and 1.5% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 79 homes, about 34% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48%) were married couples living together.
Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (15%). A smaller number (5%) had a male head of household without a wife. About 31.6% of homes were not families.
The average number of people in each home was 2.53. For families, the average size was 3.07 people.
Age and Gender in Palestine
The average age of people in Palestine was 33.5 years old.
About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 7.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.5% of the population.
About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 16% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The village had an equal number of males and females, with 50% male and 50% female.
See also
In Spanish: Palestine (Ohio) para niños
