Vanlue, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vanlue, Ohio
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Village
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High school on State Route 330
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Location of Vanlue, Ohio
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Location within Hancock County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 979.89/sq mi (378.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45890
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-79534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400048 |
| Website | https://villageofvanlue.com/home |
Vanlue is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 341 people lived there.
History of Vanlue
Vanlue is located about 2 miles west of Sheriden Cave. This cave is an important historical site. People lived there around 11,000 BC, which was a very long time ago!
The village of Vanlue was officially planned in 1847 by a man named William Vanlue. The village was named after him. A post office opened in Vanlue in 1850, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Vanlue
Vanlue is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.35 square miles (0.90 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 364 | — | |
| 1890 | 352 | −3.3% | |
| 1900 | 356 | 1.1% | |
| 1910 | 400 | 12.4% | |
| 1920 | 368 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 351 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 355 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 365 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 386 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 539 | 39.6% | |
| 1980 | 390 | −27.6% | |
| 1990 | 373 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 371 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 359 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 341 | −5.0% | |
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Vanlue in 2010
In 2010, there were 359 people living in Vanlue. These people lived in 141 different homes. Out of these homes, 93 were families. The village had about 1025 people per square mile.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 27% of homes were individuals living alone. About 13% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Vanlue in 2010 was about 35.8 years old.
- About 26.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 9.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26.1% were between 25 and 44.
- About 23.7% were between 45 and 64.
- About 14.2% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Vanlue (Ohio) para niños
