Richmond, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richmond, Ohio
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Village
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Westward into Richmond on Ohio State Routes 43 and 152
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Location of Richmond in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 745.03/sq mi (287.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43944
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-66824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399066 |
Richmond is a small village in Ohio, located in the middle of Jefferson County. In 2020, about 412 people lived there. It is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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History of Richmond
Richmond was first planned and settled in 1815. A post office opened here just two years later, in 1817.
During the American Civil War, in 1863, a famous event called Morgan's Raid happened. A Confederate general named John Hunt Morgan and his troops passed through Richmond. They were on their way to a battle where they were defeated.
Where is Richmond Located?
Richmond is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Richmond?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Richmond has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 231 | — | |
| 1850 | 514 | — | |
| 1860 | 692 | 34.6% | |
| 1870 | 405 | −41.5% | |
| 1880 | 491 | 21.2% | |
| 1890 | 444 | −9.6% | |
| 1900 | 332 | −25.2% | |
| 1910 | 203 | −38.9% | |
| 1920 | 358 | 76.4% | |
| 1930 | 388 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 458 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 579 | 26.4% | |
| 1960 | 728 | 25.7% | |
| 1970 | 777 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 624 | −19.7% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −28.5% | |
| 2000 | 471 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 481 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 412 | −14.3% | |
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Richmond's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 481 people living in Richmond. There were 213 households, which are groups of people living together. The village had about 874 people per square mile.
Most people in Richmond were White (98.8%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Asian (0.4%). About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (48.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.26 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The average age in the village was 43.8 years old. About 18.7% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (53.2%) than males (46.8%) in the village.
Schools in Richmond
Students in Richmond attend schools in the Edison Local School District. The schools that serve the village include John Gregg Elementary School and Edison High School.
Famous People from Richmond
- William Milligan Sloane was an important educator and historian. He was known for his work in teaching and studying history.
See also
In Spanish: Richmond (Ohio) para niños
