South Webster, Ohio facts for kids
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South Webster, Ohio
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Entering from the northeast on State Route 140
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Location of South Webster, Ohio
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Location of South Webster in Scioto County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 510.67/sq mi (197.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45682
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-73824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399861 |
South Webster is a small town located in the northeastern part of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It's easy to find, as it sits right along State Route 140. In 2020, about 670 people lived here.
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History of South Webster
South Webster was officially planned out by a person named John Bennett in 1853. The village was given its name in honor of Daniel Webster, a famous American statesman.
Geography and Location
South Webster is a small village in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 1.32 square miles (3.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.31 square miles (3.40 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 200 | — | |
| 1890 | 323 | — | |
| 1900 | 445 | 37.8% | |
| 1910 | 499 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 604 | 21.0% | |
| 1930 | 697 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 656 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 663 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 803 | 21.1% | |
| 1970 | 825 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 886 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 806 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 764 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 866 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 670 | −22.6% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 866 people living in South Webster. These people lived in 370 different homes. The village had about 661 people per square mile.
The average age of people in the village was about 43.9 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.3%), and the rest were male (47.7%).
Public Services and Schools
South Webster is home to the Bloom-Vernon Local School District. This district includes Bloom-Vernon Elementary School and South Webster Jr.-Sr. High School. The mascot for South Webster teams is the Jeep.
The school's sports teams have had some great successes!
- The boys' basketball team won the 2006 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV State Championship.
- They also made it to the "final four" in 2004.
- In 2014, the 4th Grade Girls' basketball team won the Minford Basketball Tournament.
- The high school volleyball team also made it to the state tournament in 2021.
For reading and learning, South Webster is served by the Portsmouth Public Library (Ohio)-South Webster Branch.
Famous People from South Webster
- Brett Roberts, a talented basketball and baseball player.
- Chet Spencer, a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: South Webster (Ohio) para niños
