Venedocia, Ohio facts for kids
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Venedocia, Ohio
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Location of Venedocia, Ohio
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Location of Venedocia in Van Wert County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | Jennings, York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 1,014.49/sq mi (390.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45894
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-79632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400052 |
| Website | http://www.venedocia.org/ |
Venedocia is a small village located in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 140 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes nearby towns like Van Wert, Ohio.
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History of Venedocia
Venedocia has had a post office since 1866. The village was mainly built by Welsh settlers who came to the area.
Geography of Venedocia
Venedocia is a very small village. It covers a total land area of about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). This means it's about the size of 70 football fields!
People of Venedocia
The number of people living in Venedocia has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 199 | — | |
| 1910 | 247 | 24.1% | |
| 1920 | 180 | −27.1% | |
| 1930 | 164 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 174 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 200 | 17.6% | |
| 1970 | 202 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −20.3% | |
| 1990 | 158 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 160 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 124 | −22.5% | |
| 2020 | 140 | 12.9% | |
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Venedocia's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 124 people living in Venedocia. There were 53 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in the village were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (0.8%), and 1.6% were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Venedocia was 42 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54%) were male, and 46% were female.
