Summerfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summerfield, Ohio
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South Main Street
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Location of Summerfield, Ohio
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Location of Summerfield in Noble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
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| • Total | 237 |
| • Density | 668.46/sq mi (257.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43788
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-75406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399928 |
Summerfield is a small village located in Noble County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 237 people lived there. This was a little less than the 254 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Summerfield
How Summerfield Got Its Name
Summerfield was officially planned and mapped out in 1827. It was named after John Summerfield, who was a local minister.
Early Settlers and Historic Sites
An early settler named Samuel Danford came to the Summerfield area in 1817. His old farm, called the Samuel Danford Farm, is now a special historical site. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Summerfield
Where is Summerfield Located?
Summerfield is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Summerfield
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Summerfield has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1870 to 2020:
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| 1870 | 470 | — | |
| 1880 | 435 | −7.4% | |
| 1890 | 582 | 33.8% | |
| 1900 | 511 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 489 | −4.3% | |
| 1920 | 484 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 394 | −18.6% | |
| 1940 | 372 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 368 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 352 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 306 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 299 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 295 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 296 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −14.2% | |
| 2020 | 237 | −6.7% | |
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Summerfield in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 254 people living in Summerfield. These people lived in 107 different homes, and 71 of these were families.
The village had about 686 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Summerfield (98.4%) were White. A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from other races (1.2%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 36.4% had children under 18 living there. About 43.0% were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (13.1%), or a male head of household without a wife (10.3%). About 29.9% of all homes had only one person living there.
The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
Notable People from Summerfield
- James M. Tuttle - He was a general for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was also a candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1863. James M. Tuttle was born in Summerfield.
See also
In Spanish: Summerfield (Ohio) para niños
