South Vienna, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Vienna, Ohio
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Main Street in South Vienna
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Location of South Vienna, Ohio
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Location of South Vienna in Clark County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Harmony |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 617.51/sq mi (238.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45369
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-73796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399860 |
| Website | http://southvienna.org |
South Vienna is a small village located in Clark County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 402 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Ohio area.
South Vienna is located about halfway between the cities of Dayton and Columbus. Every year, after Labor Day, the village hosts the South Vienna Corn Festival. A cool fact about South Vienna is that it was given Permit #1 by the State of Ohio for its traffic lights, meaning it was one of the very first places to get official approval for them!
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History of South Vienna
South Vienna was first known simply as Vienna. The village was planned out and officially started in 1833. A post office, which is a place where you send and receive mail, was opened in 1840 and was called Vienna Cross Roads. Later, in 1909, the name of the village was changed to South Vienna.
Geography of the Village
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of South Vienna covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 1910 | 368 | — | |
| 1920 | 392 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 398 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 420 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 424 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 440 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 545 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 464 | −14.9% | |
| 1990 | 550 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 469 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −18.1% | |
| 2020 | 402 | 4.7% | |
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The population of South Vienna has changed over the years. For example, in 1910, there were 368 people living there. The population grew to 550 by 1990, but then decreased to 384 in 2010. By 2020, it had slightly increased again to 402 people.
South Vienna in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 384 people living in South Vienna. These people lived in 148 different homes, and 102 of these were families. The village had about 738.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (90.4%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 7.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 35.1% of them had children under 18 living there. Almost half (48.0%) were married couples. The average number of people in a home was 2.59, and for families, it was 2.98.
The average age of people in the village was 40.7 years old. About 26.8% of residents were under 18, and 9.6% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Famous People from South Vienna
South Vienna has been home to a few notable people:
- Chris Daugherty - He was the winner of the TV show Survivor: Vanuatu.
- Harvey Haddix - A famous baseball pitcher who lived in South Vienna during the 1960s when he was playing professionally.
- Jenny Mae - An indie rock singer and songwriter.
See also
In Spanish: South Vienna (Ohio) para niños
