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Sebring, Ohio
Village
Frank Sebring House
Frank Sebring House
Location of Sebring in Mahoning County, Ohio.
Location of Sebring in Mahoning County, Ohio.
Country United States
State Ohio
County Mahoning
Township Smith
Area
 • Total 2.51 sq mi (6.51 km2)
 • Land 2.50 sq mi (6.46 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,191
 • Density 1,679.76/sq mi (648.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44672
Area code(s) 234/330
FIPS code 39-71220
GNIS feature ID 1086569
Website http://www.sebringohio.net/

Sebring is a small village located in southwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,191 people lived there. It is part of the larger Youngstown–Warren area.

History of Sebring Village

Sebring was founded by the Sebring family. They came from East Liverpool, Ohio. This family was very successful at making pottery. They wanted to create their own town just for pottery production.

The village of Sebring officially became a town in 1899. Many members of the Sebring family built the first houses and factories. At its busiest, these factories employed around 3,300 workers. Today, only a few pottery decorating factories still exist, along with other types of businesses.

Geography and Area of Sebring

Sebring is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers about 2.52 square miles (6.52 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.50 square miles (6.47 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People in Sebring

The population of Sebring has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 387
1910 2,104 443.7%
1920 3,541 68.3%
1930 3,949 11.5%
1940 3,902 −1.2%
1950 4,045 3.7%
1960 4,439 9.7%
1970 4,954 11.6%
1980 5,078 2.5%
1990 4,848 −4.5%
2000 4,912 1.3%
2010 4,420 −10.0%
2020 4,191 −5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, there were 4,420 people living in Sebring. There were 1,898 households, which are groups of people living together. About 25.7% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was 45.3 years old.

Transportation in Sebring

Local Airport Information

Sebring has its own airport called Tri-City Airport. It is a public airport. It is located about one nautical mile (2 kilometers) southeast of the center of Sebring.

Education in Sebring Schools

Sebring HS (2)
McKinley Junior/Senior High School

Students in Sebring attend schools within the Sebring Local School District. The village has two main schools:

  • Beatrice L. Miller Elementary School – This school teaches students from kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • McKinley Junior/Senior High School – This school serves students from 6th grade through 12th grade.

Sebring also has a public library. It is a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Notable People from Sebring

Some well-known people have come from Sebring:

  • Viktor Schreckengost – He was a famous industrial designer. He created many different products.
  • Rose Mary Woods – She was the secretary for U.S. President Richard Nixon.

See also

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