Senecaville, Ohio facts for kids
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Senecaville, Ohio
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Location of Senecaville, Ohio
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Location of Senecaville in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Township | Richland |
| Established | 1815 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 422 |
| • Density | 888.42/sq mi (343.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43780
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-71360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399786 |
Senecaville is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 422 at the 2020 census.
History
Senecaville was platted in 1815, and named after nearby Seneca Creek. A post office called Senecaville has been in operation since 1823.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.
The village of Senecaville is located two miles west of Senecaville Lake. The lake is a man-made reservoir created in 1937 for flood control and water conservation, and is a popular fishing and recreation destination, the third largest lake in Ohio. Senecaville Lake is often referred to as Seneca Lake.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 112 | — | |
| 1840 | 277 | — | |
| 1850 | 457 | 65.0% | |
| 1860 | 465 | 1.8% | |
| 1870 | 376 | −19.1% | |
| 1880 | 402 | 6.9% | |
| 1890 | 461 | 14.7% | |
| 1900 | 623 | 35.1% | |
| 1910 | 893 | 43.3% | |
| 1920 | 947 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 993 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 802 | −19.2% | |
| 1950 | 586 | −26.9% | |
| 1960 | 575 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 497 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 458 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 434 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 453 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 457 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 422 | −7.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 457 people, 182 households, and 115 families living in the village. The population density was 952.1 inhabitants per square mile (367.6/km2). There were 213 housing units at an average density of 443.8 per square mile (171.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races.
There were 182 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the village was 39.7 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Education
Senecaville is within the Rolling Hills School District. Students attend Meadowbrook High School, Meadowbrook Middle School, Brook Intermediate and Secrest Elementary.
Notable person
- Robert T. Secrest, Senator, member of U.S. Congress
See also
In Spanish: Senecaville (Ohio) para niños
