Waynesfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waynesfield, Ohio
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Downtown Waynesfield
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Location of Waynesfield, Ohio
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Location of Waynesfield in Auglaize County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Auglaize |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
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| • Total | 749 |
| • Density | 1,129.71/sq mi (435.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45896
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-82390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400116 |
| Website | http://www.waynesfieldohio.com/ |
Waynesfield is a small village located in Auglaize County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 749 people lived there. It's part of the larger Wapakoneta area.
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A Look Back in Time
Waynesfield was officially started on July 1, 1848. That's over 170 years ago!
Where is Waynesfield?
Waynesfield is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Waynesfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 306 | — | |
| 1890 | 480 | 56.9% | |
| 1900 | 542 | 12.9% | |
| 1910 | 542 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 584 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 561 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 592 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 733 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 765 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 704 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 826 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 831 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 803 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 847 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 749 | −11.6% | |
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Waynesfield in 2010
In 2010, the village had 847 people living in 309 homes. About 218 of these were families. The village had about 1144 people per square mile.
Most people in Waynesfield were White (97.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.1%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (50.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.74 people, and families averaged 3.29 people.
The average age in the village was 33.5 years old. About 31.4% of residents were under 18. About 10.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.9%) and females (52.1%).
Learning in Waynesfield
The Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools District has one building for all students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. This building includes the high school, middle school, and elementary school. The school's sports teams are called the Tigers. They compete in the Northwest Central Conference (NWCC).
Waynesfield also has a public library. It is a part of the Auglaize County Public Library system.
Fun and Games
Waynesfield offers places for sports and fun activities.
Golfing at Prairie View
The Prairie View Golf Club was built in 1991. It is a public golf course with 18 holes. Golfers can enjoy its well-kept fairways and greens.
Racing at Waynesfield Raceway Park
The Waynesfield Raceway Park opened in 1993. It is a large motor sports area covering 40 acres. It has a 1/3-mile dirt oval track for car races. There is also a smaller 1/5-mile dirt oval track for kart and quarter midget racing. The park is located about a mile south of the village.
See also
In Spanish: Waynesfield (Ohio) para niños
