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Thornville, Ohio
Village
Columbus Street downtown
Columbus Street downtown
Location of Thornville, Ohio
Location of Thornville, Ohio
Location of Thornville in Perry County
Location of Thornville in Perry County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Perry
Area
 • Total 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
 • Land 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,087
 • Density 2,043.23/sq mi (789.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43076
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-76680
GNIS feature ID 2399976
Website www.thornville.us

Thornville is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It is about 20 miles (32 km) north of New Lexington, which is the main town of the county. In 2020, about 1,087 people lived in Thornville.

History of Thornville

Thornville was first established around 1811. It was originally known by a different name, Lebanon. A post office opened in the village in 1820, and that's when it officially became known as Thornville.

The area near Thornville is home to Legend Valley, a popular outdoor music venue. This venue hosts large events, including the Lost Lands music festival. This festival features electronic dance music and is known for its dinosaur-themed stages.

Geography of Thornville

Thornville is located in the state of Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Population and People

The number of people living in Thornville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 269
1890 405 50.6%
1900 374 −7.7%
1910 411 9.9%
1920 451 9.7%
1930 439 −2.7%
1940 411 −6.4%
1950 432 5.1%
1960 521 20.6%
1970 679 30.3%
1980 838 23.4%
1990 758 −9.5%
2000 731 −3.6%
2010 991 35.6%
2020 1,087 9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2020 Census Showed

In 2020, the census counted 1,087 people living in Thornville. There were 430 households in the village. Most residents, about 1,053 people, identified as White. A small number of residents identified as African American, Native American, or from two or more races.

What the 2010 Census Showed

The 2010 census found 991 people living in Thornville. There were 417 households. About 34.3% of these households had children under 18 years old living there. Many households, 48.9%, were married couples. The average household had 2.38 people.

The average age of people in the village was 39.7 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 16% of residents were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).

Education in Thornville

The Northern Local School District serves students in and around Thornville. There are three public schools that students attend:

  • Thornville Elementary School
  • Sheridan Middle School
  • Sheridan High School

While Sheridan Middle and High Schools are part of Thornville's postal code, they are actually located a few miles southeast of the village.

Thornville also has a public library. It is a branch of the Perry County District Library, offering books and resources to the community.

See also

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