Port Washington, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Washington, Ohio
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Location of Port Washington, Ohio
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Location of Port Washington in Tuscarawas County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 1,005.50/sq mi (387.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43837
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-64346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399006 |
Port Washington is a small village located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 548 people lived there.
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A Look at Port Washington's History
Port Washington was first called Salisbury. It was officially set up in 1827. A post office, which helps send mail, has been working in Port Washington since 1832.
Where is Port Washington Located?
Port Washington is found right next to the Tuscarawas River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The village covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 269 | — | |
| 1870 | 425 | — | |
| 1880 | 634 | 49.2% | |
| 1890 | 487 | −23.2% | |
| 1900 | 424 | −12.9% | |
| 1910 | 421 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 382 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 499 | 30.6% | |
| 1940 | 493 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 550 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 622 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 513 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 552 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 569 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 548 | −3.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 569 people living in 209 homes. Most of the people were White, making up about 97.7% of the population. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds.
About 38.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was about 39 years old.
Famous People from Port Washington
- Alexander Helwig Wyant - He was an American artist known for painting beautiful landscapes.
- Bob Huggins - He is a well-known coach for college basketball teams.
- John H. Lamneck - He served as a judge on the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Arthur P. Lamneck - He was a U.S. Congressman, meaning he helped make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Port Washington (Ohio) para niños
