Seville, Ohio facts for kids
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Seville, Ohio
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Historic Seville Jail
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Location of Seville, Ohio
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Location of Seville in Medina County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.61 sq mi (6.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.61 sq mi (6.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
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| • Total | 2,335 |
| • Density | 896.01/sq mi (345.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44273
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-71486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399788 |
Seville is a small village located in Medina County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,335 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and interesting landmarks.
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History of Seville
Seville was officially planned and laid out in 1828. It got its name from the famous city of Seville in Spain. Imagine a town in Ohio named after a city far away across the ocean! A post office was opened in Seville in 1830, helping people send and receive letters.
Geography of Seville
Seville is located in Ohio and covers a total area of about 2.60 square miles (6.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Seville has grown steadily over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 597 | — | |
| 1880 | 589 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 599 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 602 | 0.5% | |
| 1910 | 602 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 691 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 785 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 850 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 963 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,190 | 23.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,402 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,568 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,810 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,160 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,296 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,335 | 1.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,296 people living in Seville. Most of the people were White (about 96.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 917 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 30% of households had children under 18.
- More than half (53.5%) were married couples.
- About 10.7% were single mothers with no husband present.
- About 4.9% were single fathers with no wife present.
- About 26.2% of households had just one person living alone.
Education in Seville
Seville has a public library that is part of the Medina County District Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery is a special place located within Seville. It opened in 2000 and is a burial ground for military veterans and their families. It's a place of honor and remembrance.
Seville in the Media
Did you know that Seville, Ohio, was once featured in an opera? Opera North, a company from England, decided to set their 2011 production of the famous opera Carmen in Seville, Ohio. Usually, this opera is set in Seville, Spain, so it was a fun and unique change!
Famous People from Seville
Seville has been home to some interesting people:
- Martin and Anna Bates – They were known as the world's tallest married couple!
- Lionel Dahmer – An American research chemist and author.
- John H. Hoover – A United States Admiral.
- C.V. Matteson – An American baseball pitcher who also served as mayor of Seville.
See also
In Spanish: Seville (Ohio) para niños
