Spencerville, Ohio facts for kids
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Spencerville, Ohio
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Location of Spencerville, Ohio
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Location of Spencerville in Allen County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 2,198 |
| • Density | 2,277.72/sq mi (879.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45887
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-74034 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399872 |
Spencerville is a small town located in Allen County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,198 people lived there. It is part of the larger Lima, Ohio area.
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Discovering Spencerville's Past
Spencerville was first planned out in 1844. This happened when the Miami and Erie Canal was built to reach that spot. The village got its name from William Spencer, who helped plan the canal.
For a while, the village had a different name: Acadia. A post office called Acadia opened in 1854. Later, in 1867, the name was officially changed to Spencerville.
Exploring Spencerville's Location
Spencerville is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.97 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Understanding Spencerville's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 364 | — | |
| 1880 | 532 | 46.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,266 | 138.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,874 | 48.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,748 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,543 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,612 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,623 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,826 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,061 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,241 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,184 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,288 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,235 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,223 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,198 | −1.1% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 2,223 people lived in Spencerville. There were 817 homes, and 583 of these were families. Most people living in the village were White (96.5%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.3%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (49.3%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 3.15 people.
The average age of people in Spencerville was 33.4 years old. About 30.6% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Spencerville's Education System
Spencerville opened a new school building in 2008. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Spencerville High School's sports teams are part of the Northwest Conference. This is an athletic group approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Famous People from Spencerville
- Kathy Krendl, who became the President of Otterbein University.
See also
In Spanish: Spencerville (Ohio) para niños
