Van Buren, Ohio facts for kids
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Van Buren, Ohio
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Main Street in Van Buren, Ohio
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Location of Van Buren, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 396 |
| • Density | 1,534.88/sq mi (593.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45889
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-79394 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400043 |
Van Buren is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 396 at the 2020 census.
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History
Van Buren was laid out in 1833, and named for Martin Van Buren, then incumbent Vice President (1833–1837) and afterward President of the United States (1837–1841). The village was incorporated in 1866.
The first schoolhouse in Allen Township was a small log structure built in 1836. It was built of round logs covered with a clapboard roof, had greased paper windows and a huge fireplace at one end. About 1870 a two-room brick building was built on East Market Street. This building was later condemned and a four-room school was erected and used till 1917 when the schools of Allen Township were centralized and the present school, Van Buren High School, was erected.
A post office called Van Buren has been in operation since 1835.
Van Buren is also home to the Van Buren State Park. Van Buren State Park's history traces back to its origins as a designated wildlife preserve. In 1939, the construction of a dam on Rocky Ford Creek was undertaken to enhance the area's fish and wildlife resources. By 1950, the stewardship of this land was transferred to Ohio State Parks, where it has remained as a cherished state park ever since. This park bears the name of Martin Van Buren, the nation's eighth President.
Once home to the Shawnee people, the environment surrounding Van Buren State Park is characterized by bountiful woodlands and fertile agricultural lands. Comprising 296 acres, the park serves as a serene and peaceful sanctuary, welcoming year-round visitors to partake in activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 74 | — | |
| 1850 | 122 | 64.9% | |
| 1870 | 157 | — | |
| 1880 | 130 | −17.2% | |
| 1890 | 268 | 106.2% | |
| 1900 | 367 | 36.9% | |
| 1910 | 303 | −17.4% | |
| 1920 | 273 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 279 | 2.2% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 308 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 374 | 21.4% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 342 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 313 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 328 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 396 | 20.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 328 people, 119 households, and 98 families living in the village. The population density was 1,261.5 inhabitants per square mile (487.1/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 492.3 per square mile (190.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 119 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Van Buren (Ohio) para niños
