Strasburg, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Strasburg, Ohio
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Location of Strasburg, Ohio
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Location of Strasburg in Tuscarawas County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,735 |
| • Density | 1,899.31/sq mi (733.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44680
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-74958 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399915 |
| Website | https://www.villageofstrasburg.org/ |
Strasburg is a small village located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,735 people lived there. It's known for places like the Lynn Auto Theatre and Strasburg-Franklin High School.
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A Look Back: Strasburg's History
Strasburg was first settled in 1828. Many of the early settlers came from a city in Europe called Strasbourg. This city is in France, but its German name is also "Strasburg." That's how the village got its name!
Where is Strasburg?
Strasburg is located next to a waterway called Sugar Creek. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.39 square miles (3.73 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Strasburg?
This section shares information about the people who live in Strasburg.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Strasburg has changed over many years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 109 | — | |
| 1860 | 114 | 4.6% | |
| 1870 | 142 | 24.6% | |
| 1880 | 181 | 27.5% | |
| 1900 | 461 | — | |
| 1910 | 835 | 81.1% | |
| 1920 | 917 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,305 | 42.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,297 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,366 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,687 | 23.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,874 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,091 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,995 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,310 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,608 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,735 | 4.9% | |
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Facts from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 2,608 people living in Strasburg. These people lived in 1,121 homes, and 748 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (97.5%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (53.4%) were married couples. The average home had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.81 people.
The average age of people in Strasburg was 44.1 years old. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 19.7% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Learning in Strasburg
Strasburg has a branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library. This library helps people of all ages learn and read.
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A robot for kids
See Also
In Spanish: Strasburg (Ohio) para niños
