Stony Prairie, Ohio facts for kids
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Stony Prairie, Ohio
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Location of Stony Prairie, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Sandusky |
| Township | Sandusky |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,218 |
| • Density | 759.35/sq mi (293.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-74832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393249 |
Stony Prairie is a small community located in Sandusky County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2020, about 1,218 people lived in Stony Prairie. The name "Stony Prairie" originally described a larger natural area in this region.
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Understanding Stony Prairie's Location
Stony Prairie is found in the state of Ohio. It is part of Sandusky County. This area is in the central United States.
How Big is Stony Prairie?
The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. Stony Prairie covers about 1.6 square miles (4.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Stony Prairie?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. This section shares facts about the population of Stony Prairie.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 1,218 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 836 people living in Stony Prairie. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,218 people. This shows how the number of residents has changed.
Homes and Families in the Community
In 2000, there were 349 households in Stony Prairie. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 233 were families. A family usually means people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
About 24.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (10.6%) had a female head of the house without a husband. About 28.7% of all homes were single individuals.
Age Groups in Stony Prairie
The people in Stony Prairie are of different ages. In 2000, about 22.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Stony Prairie was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Income and Work
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stony Prairie was about $39,569 per year. For families, the average income was around $46,346. These numbers help us understand the economic life of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Stony Prairie (Ohio) para niños
