Stratton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stratton, Ohio
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
|
|
Location of Stratton in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Townships | Knox, Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 497.21/sq mi (192.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43961
|
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-75000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399917 |
Stratton is a small village located in northern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 267 people lived there. Stratton is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
Contents
History of Stratton
Stratton became well-known in 2002 because of a case that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The village had a rule that said people needed to sign up and get a permit before going door-to-door to share their ideas or beliefs.
The Supreme Court decided that this rule went against the First Amendment. This part of the U.S. Constitution protects important freedoms like freedom of speech and religion. The court said that people should be able to share their thoughts and beliefs without needing permission from the government. This was a big decision about people's rights.
Geography of Stratton
Stratton is a small village. According to official measurements, the village covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the village limits.
People of Stratton
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 593 | — | |
| 1930 | 791 | 33.4% | |
| 1940 | 579 | −26.8% | |
| 1950 | 467 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 311 | −33.4% | |
| 1970 | 386 | 24.1% | |
| 1980 | 356 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 278 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 277 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 294 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 294 people living in Stratton. These people lived in 145 different homes. About half of these homes (76) were families. The village had about 544 people per square mile.
Most people in Stratton (99%) were White. A small number (1%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (45.5%) were made up of single individuals. Also, about 19% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was about 49.5 years.
Economy in Stratton
A very important employer in Stratton is the W. H. Sammis Power Plant. This power plant provides many jobs for people living in and around the village.
Education in Stratton
Students in Stratton attend public schools managed by the Edison Local School District. Younger students go to Stanton Elementary School, which teaches students from preschool up to 8th grade. Older students attend Edison High School [1] for grades 9 through 12.
See also
In Spanish: Stratton (Ohio) para niños
