Rome, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rome, Ohio
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Village
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Looking east at the intersection of Second and Main Streets
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Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 360.87/sq mi (139.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45684
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| Area code(s) | 937 |
| FIPS code | 39-68196 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2831322 |
Rome, also known as Stout, is a small village in Green Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is located right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 83 people lived there.
Village History
Rome was first planned out in 1835 by a person named William Stout. Local stories say the village was named after the famous city of Rome, Italy.
Even though its official name is Rome, many people call it "Stout." The local post office is even named "Stout," not "Rome." The Stout post office has been open since 1893.
Where is Rome, Ohio?
Rome is a small place. It covers about 0.66 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
U.S. Route 52 is a main road that runs just north of the village.
Who Lives in Rome?
The number of people living in Rome has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 471 | — | |
| 1880 | 225 | −52.2% | |
| 1910 | 243 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 188 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 169 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 151 | −10.7% | |
| 1960 | 149 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 90 | −39.6% | |
| 1980 | 135 | 50.0% | |
| 1990 | 99 | −26.7% | |
| 2000 | 117 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −19.7% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −11.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 94 people living in Rome. These people lived in 45 different homes. About 26 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in the village (95.7%) were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 20% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (42.2%) were not families. This means they were individuals living alone or with roommates.
The average age of people in the village was about 49 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 24.5% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Rome (Ohio) para niños
