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Wayne, Ohio
Village
Main Street downtown
Main Street downtown
Location of Wayne, Ohio
Location of Wayne, Ohio
Location of Wayne in Wood County
Location of Wayne in Wood County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Wood
Township Montgomery
Area
 • Total 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
 • Land 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 841
 • Density 2,611.80/sq mi (1,007.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43466
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-82334
GNIS feature ID 2400111

Wayne is a small village located in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 841 people lived there.

A Look Back: Wayne's History

Wayne started out with a different name! It was first called Freeport. In 1836, the village was planned out, which means its streets and lots were officially mapped. Another early name for the area was Prairie Depot. The name "Wayne" was chosen to honor Anthony Wayne, a famous American general.

The village officially became a village in 1836. A post office named Prairie Depot opened in 1852. Many years later, in 1927, the post office name was changed to Wayne, matching the village.

Where is Wayne?

Wayne is located in Wood County, Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Who Lives in Wayne?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 815
1910 733 −10.1%
1920 578 −21.1%
1930 606 4.8%
1940 626 3.3%
1950 761 21.6%
1960 949 24.7%
1970 921 −3.0%
1980 894 −2.9%
1990 803 −10.2%
2000 842 4.9%
2010 887 5.3%
2020 841 −5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Wayne has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were 815 people living in the village. The population went down for a while, reaching 578 people in 1920. Then, it started to grow again.

The village saw its highest population in 1960, with 949 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Wayne has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 841 people.

Wayne Public Library

The village of Wayne has its own public library. It's called the Wayne Public Library. In 2005, the library was very busy! It loaned out more than 97,000 items to people who had library cards. At that time, the library had over 39,000 books and more than 120 different magazines for people to read.

See also

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