Tuscarawas, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tuscarawas, Ohio
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Location of Tuscarawas, Ohio
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Location of Tuscarawas in Tuscarawas County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Township | Warwick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 1,035 |
| • Density | 1,412.01/sq mi (544.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44682
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-77924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400010 |
Tuscarawas (pronounced TUS-kə-RAH-wəs) is a small town, also called a village, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. It was first known as Trenton. In 2020, about 1,035 people lived there.
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History of Tuscarawas Village
Early Beginnings and Founding
The village of Tuscarawas has a long history. It was founded in 1756 by a Native American leader. His name was Tamaqua, also known as King Beaver.
Tamaqua was a chief of the Lenape people. He started the town on the Tuscarawas River. He lived there until he passed away in 1771.
Name Origin and Post Office
The name Tuscarawas comes from the Tuscarora Indians. They were a Native American tribe.
A post office opened in Tuscarawas in 1828. This means people could send and receive mail there a very long time ago.
Geography and Location
Where is Tuscarawas Located?
Tuscarawas is located in Ohio. It sits right next to the Tuscarawas River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of towns. They found that Tuscarawas covers a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2).
Most of this area is land, about 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 391 | — | |
| 1900 | 412 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 471 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 499 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 631 | 26.5% | |
| 1940 | 663 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 700 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 817 | 16.7% | |
| 1970 | 830 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 917 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 826 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 934 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,056 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,035 | −2.0% | |
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The number of people living in Tuscarawas has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,056 people. By 2020, the population was 1,035.
Details from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 439 homes in the village. About 274 of these were families.
Most people in Tuscarawas were White (99.0%). A small number were African American or Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age of people in the village was about 39.9 years old.
- About 24.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years or older.
Many homes had children living in them. About 52.4% of homes were married couples living together.
Education in Tuscarawas
Local Schools and Libraries
If you live in Tuscarawas, you might go to Indian Valley Middle School. This school is located right in the village.
The village also has a branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library. This means you can easily find books and other resources to learn and read!
See also
In Spanish: Tuscarawas (Ohio) para niños
