West Elkton, Ohio facts for kids
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West Elkton, Ohio
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Friends meeting house
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Location of West Elkton, Ohio
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Location of West Elkton in Preble County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 281.30/sq mi (108.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45070
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| Area code(s) | 937 and 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-83216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400130 |
West Elkton is a small village located in Preble County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area.
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History of West Elkton
West Elkton was first planned and built in 1847. Before that, a post office, where people could send and receive mail, had been open in the area since 1844.
Geography and Location
West Elkton is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 185 | — | |
| 1870 | 156 | −15.7% | |
| 1880 | 247 | 58.3% | |
| 1890 | 216 | −12.6% | |
| 1900 | 215 | −0.5% | |
| 1910 | 230 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 204 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 225 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 297 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 345 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 291 | −15.7% | |
| 1980 | 277 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −24.9% | |
| 2000 | 194 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 197 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −16.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 197 people living in West Elkton. These people lived in 76 different homes, and 55 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (97%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Asian (1.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 76 homes, about 39.5% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (11.8%) or a father (10.5%). About 27.6% of homes were not families.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.59. For families, the average was about 2.98 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in the village was 39.3 years old.
- About 24.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more males (54.8%) than females (45.2%) living in West Elkton.
Education in West Elkton
The Preble Shawnee Local Schools used to run West Elkton Elementary (later called Intermediate) School in the village. This school closed at the end of the 2021 school year.
West Elkton also has a public library. It is a part of the Preble County District Library system.
