Uniopolis, Ohio facts for kids
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Uniopolis, Ohio
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Side of the village hall
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Location of Uniopolis, Ohio
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Location of Uniopolis in Auglaize County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Auglaize |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 706.77/sq mi (273.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45888
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-78848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2785017 |
Uniopolis is a small community in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is not a separate city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township.
In 2020, about 188 people lived in Uniopolis. It is part of the Wapakoneta, Ohio area. Students in Uniopolis go to schools in the Wapakoneta City School District.
History of Uniopolis
Uniopolis was started a long time ago, in 1837. It became an official village with its own government in 1900.
However, in 2013, the people of Uniopolis voted to "disincorporate." This means they decided to stop being a separate village. Uniopolis then became part of Union Township.
The old village hall in Uniopolis is now a museum. It is a special building listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical importance.
Geography of Uniopolis
Uniopolis is a small place in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Uniopolis
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 116 | — | |
| 1910 | 245 | — | |
| 1920 | 193 | −21.2% | |
| 1930 | 197 | 2.1% | |
| 1940 | 220 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 271 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 298 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 291 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 259 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 261 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 256 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 222 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 188 | −15.3% | |
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The number of people living in Uniopolis has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 222 people living there. They lived in 83 households, and 64 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Uniopolis are White. The average number of people in each household was about 2.67. For families, the average size was about 2.97 people.
The average age of people in Uniopolis in 2010 was 41.5 years old. About 18.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.6% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male (52.3%), and the rest were female (47.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Uniopolis (Ohio) para niños
