Tiltonsville, Ohio facts for kids
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Tiltonsville, Ohio
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Hodgen's Cemetery Mound, a historic site in the village
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Location of Tiltonsville in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,259 |
| • Density | 2,402.67/sq mi (926.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43963
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-76806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399983 |
Tiltonsville is a small town located in the southern part of Jefferson County, Ohio, in the United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,259 people lived there. Tiltonsville is also part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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History of Tiltonsville
Tiltonsville was started in 1806 by a man named John Tilton. He bought the land for the village at an auction in Pittsburgh in 1796. He paid $3,623.76 for 900 acres. The official document, called a deed, was signed by President John Adams.
A post office opened in Tiltonville in 1852. Its name was changed to Tiltonsville in 1875.
Tiltonsville is also home to the Hodgen's Cemetery Mound. This is a special burial mound built a very long time ago by the Adena culture. The Adena people were an ancient group who lived in this area.
Geography of the Village
According to the United States Census Bureau, Tiltonsville covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.53 square miles (1.36 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 308 | — | |
| 1910 | 366 | 18.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,694 | 362.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,242 | 32.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,360 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,202 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,454 | 11.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,123 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,750 | −17.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,517 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,329 | −12.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,372 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,259 | −8.2% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 1,372 people living in Tiltonsville. These people lived in 605 different homes. About 365 of these were families. The village had about 2,588 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Tiltonsville was 44.3 years old. About 18.4% of residents were under 18. About 19.1% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Tiltonsville
Kids in Tiltonsville go to public schools run by the Buckeye Local School District.
Tiltonsville also has its own public library. It is a part of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County system.
See also
In Spanish: Tiltonsville (Ohio) para niños
