Shreve, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shreve, Ohio
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Location of Shreve in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
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| • Total | 1,497 |
| • Density | 1,730.64/sq mi (668.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44676
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-72396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399814 |
| Website | http://www.shreveohio.com/ |
Shreve is a small village located in Clinton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,497 people lived there. The village has its own branch of the Wayne County Public Library, which is a great place for books and learning.
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The Story of Shreve: How It Began
Shreve village was named after Thomas Shreve. He was the first person to own the land where the village now stands.
Where is Shreve? Geography and Nature
The village of Shreve covers an area of about 0.85 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Shreve Creek flows through the village. This creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger one. Shreve Creek flows into Killbuck Creek.
Near the village is the Killbuck Marsh, also known as Shreve Swamp. This marsh is a wetland area that is part of the Killbuck Creek watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common point, like a river or a lake.
Who Lives in Shreve? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 479 | — | |
| 1880 | 908 | 89.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,012 | 11.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,043 | 3.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,016 | −2.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,094 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,103 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,113 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,287 | 15.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,617 | 25.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,635 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,608 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,584 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,582 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,514 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,497 | −1.1% | |
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Shreve's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Shreve had 1,514 people living there. These people lived in 608 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 407 were families.
Most people in Shreve were White, making up about 97.7% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 36.7% of households had children under 18 years old living with them.
- Nearly 45% of households were married couples living together.
- Some households were led by a single parent. About 16% had a female head of household, and 6% had a male head of household.
- About 28.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. This included 11.7% who were 65 years old or older.
- On average, there were about 2.49 people in each household. The average family size was 3.00 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Shreve in 2010 was 35.5 years old.
- About 27.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.6% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
Famous People from Shreve
Shreve has been home to a few notable people:
- Jim Carmichael: He served as the mayor of Shreve. He also represented Ohio as a state representative, which means he helped make laws for the state.
- Catherine Dobbs: She was born in Shreve. She later became the mayor of Barberton, Ohio from 1956 to 1961.
See also
In Spanish: Shreve (Ohio) para niños
