Sycamore, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sycamore, Ohio
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Sycamore Avenue downtown
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Location of Sycamore, Ohio
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Location of Sycamore in Wyandot County
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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:
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| 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% | |
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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.
