Salineville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salineville, Ohio
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Village
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Salineville from the air, looking south
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| Motto(s):
Salt of the Earth
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Location of Salineville in Columbiana County, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
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| • Total | 1,206 |
| • Density | 545.95/sq mi (210.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43945
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-70100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399176 |
| School District | Southern Local School District |
Salineville is a small village located in the southwestern part of Columbiana County, Ohio, in the United States. Its name, pronounced sə-LEEN-vil, comes from the salt deposits found nearby. In 2020, about 1,206 people lived in Salineville.
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Exploring Salineville's Past
Salineville was first planned out in 1839. It officially became a village in 1848. The area was named "Salineville" because of the natural salt deposits found along Yellow Creek. Salinity means how much salt is in something.
The Civil War and Morgan's Raid
A famous event from the American Civil War happened near Salineville. This was the Battle of Salineville on July 26, 1863. This battle was the end of Morgan's Raid. During this raid, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his soldiers rode through Union territory. They were eventually captured near Salineville.
Understanding Salineville's Location
Salineville covers a total area of about 2.21 square miles (5.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The village is located about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Steubenville, Ohio. It is also about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Youngstown, Ohio.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 1860 | 485 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,429 | 194.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,302 | 61.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,369 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,353 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,403 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,700 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,133 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,018 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,018 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,898 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,686 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,629 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,474 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,397 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,311 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,206 | −8.0% | |
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Salineville's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Salineville had 1,311 people living there. There were 518 households and 346 families. The village had about 593 people per square mile (229 per square kilometer). There were 591 housing units in total.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.1%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%). Some people were from two or more races (1.3%).
The average age of people in Salineville was 36.5 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.8%) and females (52.2%).
Learning and Education in Salineville
Children in Salineville attend schools that are part of the Southern Local School District. This district has a K-12 complex, which means it serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school complex is located in Washington Township. It was updated and completed in 2004.
The schools in the district are:
- Southern Local Elementary School – This school is for grades K-6.
- Southern Local Jr./Sr. High School – This school is for grades 7-12.
Both schools are located at 38095 State Route 39.
Famous People from Salineville
Salineville has been home to some notable individuals:
- Ben Feldman – He was a very successful life insurance salesman. He set many records in his field.
- Julia H. Johnston – She was a Christian songwriter. She wrote the well-known hymn Grace Greater Than All Our Sin.
See also
In Spanish: Salineville (Ohio) para niños
