Port Jefferson, Ohio facts for kids
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Port Jefferson, Ohio
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Location of Port Jefferson, Ohio
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Location of Port Jefferson in Shelby County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
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| • Total | 308 |
| • Density | 2,026.32/sq mi (780.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45360
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-64262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399004 |
Port Jefferson is a small village located in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 308 people lived there.
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History of Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson started to grow when the Miami and Erie Canal reached this area. The canal was a very important waterway for moving goods and people.
The village area was officially planned out in 1836. A few years later, in 1842, Port Jefferson became an official village.
Where is Port Jefferson?
Port Jefferson is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People Living in Port Jefferson
The population of Port Jefferson has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 286 | — | |
| 1870 | 410 | — | |
| 1880 | 421 | 2.7% | |
| 1890 | 397 | −5.7% | |
| 1900 | 355 | −10.6% | |
| 1910 | 233 | −34.4% | |
| 1920 | 237 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 270 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 360 | 33.3% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 438 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 416 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 482 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 381 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 321 | −15.7% | |
| 2010 | 371 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 308 | −17.0% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, the census showed that 371 people lived in Port Jefferson. These people lived in 142 different homes. Out of these homes, 97 were families.
The village had about 2,182 people per square mile. There were 158 housing units in total. Most of the people living in the village were White.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father.
The average age of people in the village was about 36.6 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18. Another quarter were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10% of the people were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males than females.
See also
In Spanish: Port Jefferson (Ohio) para niños
