Smithfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smithfield, Ohio
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Smithfield Presbyterian Church
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Location of Smithfield, Ohio
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Location of Smithfield in Jefferson County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Smithfield |
| Platted | 1803 |
| Dissolved | November 5, 2019 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 869 |
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790 |
| • Density | 835.98/sq mi (322.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43948
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-72760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806430 |
Smithfield is an unincorporated place and former village in Smithfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 869 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2019, Smithfield voted to dissolve itself.
History
Smithfield was platted in 1803. A post office called Smithfield has been in operation since 1814.
During Morgan's Raid, a Union victory in the Civil War in 1863, Confederate Brid. Gen. John Hunt Morgan traveled through the Moorefield, Harrisville, New Athens, Smithfield, New Alexandria, Wintersville, Two Ridge, Richmond, East Springfield, Bergholz, and Monroeville on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.
In 2016, Smithfield survived an initiative to dissolve the village into surrounding Smithfield Township. However, Smithfield voted to dissolve itself in November 2019.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.46 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 243 | — | |
| 1830 | 386 | 58.8% | |
| 1850 | 425 | — | |
| 1870 | 515 | — | |
| 1880 | 559 | 8.5% | |
| 1890 | 639 | 14.3% | |
| 1900 | 503 | −21.3% | |
| 1910 | 589 | 17.1% | |
| 1920 | 620 | 5.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,023 | 65.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,169 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,255 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,312 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,245 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,308 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 722 | −44.8% | |
| 2000 | 867 | 20.1% | |
| 2010 | 869 | 0.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 790 | −9.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 869 people, 362 households, and 234 families living in the village. The population density was 914.7 inhabitants per square mile (353.2/km2). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 460.0 per square mile (177.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.7% White, 11.3% African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 362 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the village was 42.9 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
Education
Public education in the village of Smithfield is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.
Notable people
- John Domenick, member of the Ohio House of Representatives
- Samuel Grimshaw, Medal Of Honor recipient
- William Sharon, United States Senator from Nevada
- James Sutherland, Wisconsin State Senator
- W. E. Clyde Todd, Ornithologist
See also
In Spanish: Smithfield (Ohio) para niños
