Rawson, Ohio facts for kids
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Rawson, Ohio
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Village
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Post office on Main Street
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Location of Rawson, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 567 |
| • Density | 1,484.29/sq mi (572.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45841, 45881
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-65634 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399047 |
Rawson is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 567 people lived there.
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A Look at Rawson's History
Rawson was founded in 1855. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. The village got its name from L. Q. Rawson. He was the president of the Fremont and Indiana Railroad at that time. Rawson officially became an incorporated village in 1884.
Where is Rawson Located?
Rawson is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (0.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Rawson?
The number of people living in Rawson has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 227 residents. By 2010, the population had grown to 570 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 567 people living in the village.
Rawson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 570 people living in Rawson. These people lived in 191 households. Most of the households, 152 of them, were families. The village had about 1,425 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Rawson were White, making up 95.6% of the population. A small number were African American (1.9%) or Asian (0.9%). About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (45.5%). Most families were married couples living together (63.4%). The average household had almost 3 people. The average family had about 3.28 people.
The average age of people in Rawson was 30.8 years old. About 33.5% of residents were under 18. About 8.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of males and females.
Famous Person from Rawson
- Cassius Jackson Keyser – He was a well-known mathematician.
