West Leipsic, Ohio facts for kids
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West Leipsic, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street; building at right is the village hall.
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Location of West Leipsic, Ohio
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Location of West Leipsic in Putnam County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 907.63/sq mi (350.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45856
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-83706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400134 |
West Leipsic is a small village located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. According to the 2020 census, 226 people call West Leipsic home. It's a quiet community in the state of Ohio.
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A Look Back: West Leipsic's History
West Leipsic has an interesting past! When the village was first planned out in 1852, it was simply called "Leipsic." Back then, the nearby village we know today as Leipsic was actually named "Roanoke."
Over time, the names changed. West Leipsic officially became its own village in 1882. This means it gained the right to govern itself.
Where is West Leipsic?
West Leipsic is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau tells us that the village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in West Leipsic?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 502 | — | |
| 1900 | 346 | −31.1% | |
| 1910 | 253 | −26.9% | |
| 1920 | 271 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 289 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 326 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 304 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 320 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 378 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −21.2% | |
| 1990 | 244 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 271 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 206 | −24.0% | |
| 2020 | 226 | 9.7% | |
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The population of West Leipsic has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living here has varied from 1890 to 2020 in the chart above.
A Snapshot from 2010
In 2010, the census counted 206 people living in West Leipsic. There were 82 households and 55 families. The village had about 858 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 83%, were White. A smaller number were African American or Asian. About 13.6% of the people were from other races. Also, nearly 30% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 54.9%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The average age of people in the village was 40.4 years. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
See also
- In Spanish: West Leipsic (Ohio) para niños
