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) |
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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 small village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 422 people. It is a quiet community known for its closeness to a large, popular lake.
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History of Senecaville
Senecaville was officially started in 1815. It was named after a nearby stream called Seneca Creek. A post office opened in the village in 1823. This helped people send and receive mail.
Geography and Seneca Lake
Senecaville is a small village covering about 0.48 square miles (1.23 square kilometers) of land. It is located in Ohio.
The village is just two miles west of Senecaville Lake. This lake is also known as Seneca Lake. It is a man-made reservoir, which means it was created by building a dam. The lake was built in 1937 to help control floods and save water. Today, it is a very popular place for fishing and other outdoor activities. Seneca Lake is the third largest lake in Ohio.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Senecaville has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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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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Village Life in 2010
In 2010, there were 457 people living in Senecaville. There were 182 households, which are groups of people living together. About 33.5% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The average age of people in the village was about 39.7 years old. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Education in Senecaville
Students in Senecaville attend schools within the Rolling Hills School District. Younger students go to Brook Intermediate and Secrest Elementary schools. Older students attend Meadowbrook Middle School and Meadowbrook High School.
Notable Person from Senecaville
- Robert T. Secrest was a well-known person from Senecaville. He served as a Senator and was also a member of the U.S. Congress. This means he helped make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Senecaville (Ohio) para niños
