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Sycamore, Ohio
Village
Sycamore Avenue downtown
Sycamore Avenue downtown
Location of Sycamore, Ohio
Location of Sycamore, Ohio
Location of Sycamore in Wyandot County
Location of Sycamore in Wyandot County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Wyandot
Township Sycamore
Area
 • Total 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Land 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
837 ft (255 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 793
 • Density 1,244.90/sq mi (480.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44882
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-75980
GNIS feature ID 2399942

Sycamore is a small village located in Wyandot County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 793 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.

History of Sycamore

How Sycamore Got Its Start

Sycamore was first planned and settled in 1842. The village got its name from a nearby stream called Sycamore Creek. This creek was likely named after the sycamore trees that grew along its banks.

Geography of Sycamore

Where is Sycamore Located?

Sycamore is in Ohio, a state in the United States. The village covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Population of Sycamore

How Many People Live in Sycamore?

The number of people living in Sycamore has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 272
1890 722 165.4%
1900 853 18.1%
1910 977 14.5%
1920 839 −14.1%
1930 808 −3.7%
1940 816 1.0%
1950 935 14.6%
1960 998 6.7%
1970 1,096 9.8%
1980 1,059 −3.4%
1990 919 −13.2%
2000 914 −0.5%
2010 861 −5.8%
2020 793 −7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 861 people living in Sycamore. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Sycamore's Community Life

The village had 358 households in 2010. Many of these households included families with children under 18. The average age of people living in Sycamore was about 40 years old. This means the community has a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.

Education in Sycamore

Schools and Libraries in the Village

Students in Sycamore who are in high school attend Mohawk High School. This school is part of the Mohawk Local School District.

The village also has a public library called the Mohawk Community Library. It's a great place for students and residents to borrow books, learn, and read.

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