Wakeman, Ohio facts for kids
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Wakeman, Ohio
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Village
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Dam on the Vermilion River
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Location of Wakeman, Ohio
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Location of Wakeman in Huron County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
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| • Total | 990 |
| • Density | 1,200.00/sq mi (463.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44889
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-80458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400081 |
Wakeman is a small village located in Huron County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Vermilion River.
The village was named after Jesup Wakeman. He was an early settler from Fairfield County, Connecticut. Jesup Wakeman was involved in buying and selling land in the western parts of the country between 1800 and 1840.
In 2020, the population of Wakeman was 990 people.
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Exploring Wakeman's Location and Land
Wakeman is a village with a total area of about 0.85 square miles (2.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.82 square miles (2.14 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
The land in Wakeman and the area around it is generally rolling, meaning it has gentle hills and slopes. The soil is mostly sandy and loamy, which is a mix of sand, silt, and clay. Some parts of the land have more clay in them.
Who Lives in Wakeman?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 452 | — | |
| 1940 | 522 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 620 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 728 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 822 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 906 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 948 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 951 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,047 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 990 | −5.4% | |
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Wakeman's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,047 people living in Wakeman. These people lived in 402 households, and 288 of these were families. The village had about 1,261 people per square mile. There were 441 homes, with about 531 homes per square mile.
Most of the people in the village, about 99.0%, were White. A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.1%), or from other races (0.1%). About 0.6% of the people were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 1.2% of the population.
Out of the 402 households:
- 38.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 54.0% were married couples living together.
- 12.4% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 5.2% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 28.4% were not families.
About 21.9% of all households were people living alone. Of these, 9.2% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 3.03 people.
The average age of people in the village was 36.7 years.
- 28.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.3% were 65 years or older.
The village had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
Learning and Education in Wakeman
Public education in Wakeman is managed by the Western Reserve Local School District. This district helps make sure students in Wakeman get a good education.
Wakeman also has a branch of the Huron County Community Library. This library provides books, resources, and a quiet place for everyone in the community to learn and read.
Famous People from Wakeman
Some notable people have come from Wakeman:
- Andrew Chafin: A professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Texas Rangers (baseball).
- Leander Clark: An important politician from Iowa.
- Emily Keener: A talented singer and songwriter who was a participant on the TV show The Voice.
See also
In Spanish: Wakeman (Ohio) para niños
