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Uhrichsville, Ohio
Third Street downtown
Third Street downtown
Nickname(s): 
Twin Cities (see also Dennison, Ohio), Clay Capital of the World
Location of Uhrichsville in Tuscarawas County
Location of Uhrichsville in Tuscarawas County
Uhrichsville, Ohio is located in Ohio
Uhrichsville, Ohio
Uhrichsville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Uhrichsville, Ohio is located in the United States
Uhrichsville, Ohio
Uhrichsville, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Tuscarawas
Township Mill
Area
 • Total 2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2)
 • Land 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 5,272
 • Density 1,857.65/sq mi (717.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44683
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-78176
GNIS feature ID 2397079
Website https://www.cityofuhrichsville.org/

Uhrichsville is a city located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,272 people lived there.

Uhrichsville and its neighbor, Dennison, Ohio, are often called the "Twin Cities." This is because they are right next to each other. The public schools for both cities are part of the Claymont City School District.

A Look Back: History of Uhrichsville

Uhrichsville was first planned in 1833. It was called "Waterford" back then. But people often called it "Uhrich's Mill." This was because of Michael Uhrich, who ran a mill in the area. In 1839, the town officially changed its name to Uhrichsville.

The town grew thanks to important transportation routes. The Ohio and Erie Canal helped move goods and people. Later, the Pan Handle Railroad also came through. Railroad shops built nearby in Dennison helped Uhrichsville grow even more.

In June 2008, the Uhrichsville Water Park opened. It has heated pools, fun slides, waterfalls, and water buckets. There is also a water jungle-gym for everyone to enjoy.

Where is Uhrichsville? Geography

Uhrichsville is in an area that is mostly flat. The city covers about 2.81 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives Here? Population Facts

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 576
1860 646 12.2%
1870 1,541 138.5%
1880 2,790 81.1%
1890 3,842 37.7%
1900 4,582 19.3%
1910 4,751 3.7%
1920 6,428 35.3%
1930 6,437 0.1%
1940 6,435 0.0%
1950 6,614 2.8%
1960 6,201 −6.2%
1970 5,731 −7.6%
1980 6,130 7.0%
1990 5,604 −8.6%
2000 5,662 1.0%
2010 5,413 −4.4%
2020 5,272 −2.6%
2021 (est.) 5,217 −3.6%
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People in Uhrichsville: 2010 Census

In 2010, there were 5,413 people living in Uhrichsville. They lived in 2,176 homes. About 1,379 of these were families.

Most people in the city were White (96.3%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many homes (34.3%) had children under 18. About 40.9% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single female parent (17.7%) or a single male parent (4.8%). About 30.6% of homes were single individuals. Many people (14.6%) living alone were 65 or older.

The average age in Uhrichsville was 36.5 years. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 15.3% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).

Famous Faces from Uhrichsville

Many interesting people have come from Uhrichsville:

  • Cody Garbrandt – A mixed martial artist and former UFC champion.
  • Florence Wolf Gotthold – A talented painter.
  • Brett Hillyer – An attorney and State Representative.
  • Harry McClintock ("Haywire Mac") – A well-known singer.
  • Dean Sensanbaugher – An American football player.
  • Ella May Dunning Smith – A composer and activist.
  • Edwin Wolf – A manufacturer and banker.
  • Simon Wolf – An attorney and activist.

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