Sardinia, Ohio facts for kids
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Sardinia, Ohio
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Looking east at the intersection of Broadway Street and Main Street (Ohio State Route 134) in Sardinia
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Location of Sardinia, Ohio
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Location of Sardinia in Brown County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Brown, Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,083 |
| • Density | 617.45/sq mi (238.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45171
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-70534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399185 |
Sardinia is a small village located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It is found in both Brown and Highland counties. In 2020, the village had a population of 1,083 people.
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History of Sardinia
Sardinia was first planned out in 1833. The village got its name from a popular church songbook from the 1840s. Historically, Sardinia was a village with a post office in Washington Township, Brown County. It was started in 1830.
The village is located near the east part of White Oak Creek. It is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Georgetown. It is also about 44 miles (71 km) east of Cincinnati. In 1860, about 200 people lived in Sardinia. The larger area, Washington Township, had 1,300 people. Sardinia was also a stop on the Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad, which is now called the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET).
Where is Sardinia?
Sardinia is mostly located in Washington Township in Brown County. A smaller part of the village is in Clay Township in southwestern Highland County.
The village covers a total area of about 1.75 square miles (4.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Sardinia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 283 | — | |
| 1910 | 534 | — | |
| 1920 | 561 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 564 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 615 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 699 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 799 | 14.3% | |
| 1970 | 824 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 826 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 792 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 862 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 980 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,083 | 10.5% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, 980 people lived in Sardinia. There were 363 households, and 259 of these were families. The village had about 790 people per square mile (305 people per square kilometer).
Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. A very small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 45% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.67 people. The average family had 3.07 people. The median age in the village was 31 years old. About 33% of residents were under 18.
Education in Sardinia
Students in Sardinia attend Eastern High School. The village also has a public library. This library is a branch of the Brown County Public Library system.
Images for kids
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Sardinia corporation limit sign
See also
In Spanish: Sardinia (Ohio) para niños
