Sherwood, Defiance County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sherwood, Ohio
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Harrison Street downtown
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Location of Sherwood, Defiance County, Ohio
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Location of Sherwood in Defiance County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
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| • Total | 802 |
| • Density | 514.76/sq mi (198.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43556
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-72256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399805 |
Sherwood is a small village located in Defiance County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 802 people lived there.
Village History
Sherwood started in the 1870s. It was planned out and built when a railroad line reached that area.
The village got its name from Isaac R. Sherwood. He was a person who worked in the United States House of Representatives, helping to make laws for Ohio.
Where is Sherwood?
Sherwood is a small place. It covers a total area of about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 1.47 square miles (3.81 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Sherwood?
In 2010, there were 827 people living in Sherwood. These people lived in 327 different homes.
Most of the people in Sherwood were White (96.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 4.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 36 years old. About 28.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older.
Education
Sherwood has a public library. It is a part of the Defiance Public Library System. This means people in Sherwood can easily find books and information.
See also
In Spanish: Sherwood (condado de Defiance, Ohio) para niños
