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Salesville, Ohio
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Location of Salesville, Ohio
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Location of Salesville in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Township | Millwood |
| Platted | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Dissolved | 2016 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 634.02/sq mi (244.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43778
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-70072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2785007 |
Salesville is a census-designated place and former village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 123, down from 129 at the 2010 census. Its residents voted for dissolution in 2016.
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History
Salesville was platted in 1835. The village was incorporated in 1878. A post office called Salesville was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 2002.
In 1828 at a Salesville camp meeting, Joseph C. Dylkes made his public claim as a messiah, becoming known as the Leatherwood God.
Geography
Salesville is located along Leatherwood Creek.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 71 | — | |
| 1860 | 120 | 69.0% | |
| 1870 | 172 | 43.3% | |
| 1880 | 266 | 54.7% | |
| 1890 | 296 | 11.3% | |
| 1900 | 286 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 265 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 247 | −6.8% | |
| 1930 | 193 | −21.9% | |
| 1940 | 213 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 187 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 173 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 154 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 139 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 84 | −39.6% | |
| 2000 | 154 | 83.3% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 123 | −4.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 50 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 1,290.0 inhabitants per square mile (498.1/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 580.0 per square mile (223.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 1.6% African American, and 1.6% from two or more races.
There were 50 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
See also
In Spanish: Salesville (Ohio) para niños
