Vinton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vinton, Ohio
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Location of Vinton, Ohio
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Location of Vinton in Gallia County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Gallia |
| Township | Huntington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 190.31/sq mi (73.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45686
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-80178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400072 |
Vinton is a small village located in Gallia County, Ohio, in the United States. A village is a type of community, usually smaller than a town. In 2020, about 224 people lived there. Vinton is part of a larger rural area known as the Point Pleasant micropolitan area.
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A Look at Vinton's History
Vinton was officially planned and laid out in 1832. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for people to build homes and businesses. Just two years later, in 1834, a post office opened in Vinton. This helped people send and receive mail.
Where is Vinton Located?
Vinton is a small place, covering about 1.21 square miles (3.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water. The village is built along Raccoon Creek. This creek eventually flows into the bigger Ohio River.
People of Vinton
The number of people living in Vinton has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1870 | 137 | — | |
| 1880 | 196 | 43.1% | |
| 1890 | 318 | 62.2% | |
| 1900 | 304 | −4.4% | |
| 1910 | 324 | 6.6% | |
| 1920 | 407 | 25.6% | |
| 1930 | 344 | −15.5% | |
| 1940 | 387 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 374 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 352 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 375 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 293 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 324 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 222 | −31.5% | |
| 2020 | 224 | 0.9% | |
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Vinton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 222 people living in Vinton. They lived in 95 different homes. Most people in Vinton were White (99.1%). A small number (0.9%) were African American. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Vinton was about 46.7 years old.
- About 20% of residents were under 18.
- Around 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44.
- Over 35% were between 45 and 64.
- About 17% were 65 or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.7%).
Learning in Vinton
Students in Vinton attend public schools managed by the Gallia County Local School District. This district provides education for children living in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Vinton (Ohio) para niños
