Quaker City, Ohio facts for kids
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Quaker City, Ohio
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Village
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Houses on South Street
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| Nickname(s):
Millwood and Leatherwood
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Location of Quaker City, Ohio
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Location of Quaker City in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Township | Millwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 502 |
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486 |
| • Density | 923.95/sq mi (357.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
43736, 43773
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-65116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061578 |
Quaker City is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 502 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Quaker City is located at 39°58′11″N 81°17′56″W / 39.969740°N 81.298988°W, along Leatherwood Creek.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 594 | — | |
| 1890 | 845 | 42.3% | |
| 1900 | 878 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 746 | −15.0% | |
| 1920 | 732 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 613 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 634 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 655 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 583 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 510 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 698 | 36.9% | |
| 1990 | 560 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 563 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 502 | −10.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 486 | −3.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 502 people, 202 households, and 142 families living in the village. The population density was 947.2 inhabitants per square mile (365.7/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 439.6 per square mile (169.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 202 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
History
The first settlement at Quaker City was made ca. 1850, but growth remained static until a store opened at the site in 1870. A post office called Quaker City has been in operation until 1872.
Notable person
- Mansel Carter, Arizona Mountain man
- Nathan Bay Scott, United States Senator (1899-1911)
- Viola Doudna Romans, college professor, WCTU leader, Ohio State Representative (1924-1928)
See also
In Spanish: Quaker City (Ohio) para niños
