West Unity, Ohio facts for kids
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West Unity, Ohio
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Jackson Street downtown
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Location of West Unity, Ohio
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Location of West Unity in Williams County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
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| • Total | 1,763 |
| • Density | 1,145.55/sq mi (442.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43570
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-84308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400147 |
| Website | http://www.westunity.org/ |
West Unity is a village in Williams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,763 at the 2020 census.
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History
West Unity was platted in 1842. A post office has been in operation at West Unity since 1842. The village was incorporated in 1866.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 537 | — | |
| 1880 | 881 | 64.1% | |
| 1890 | 872 | −1.0% | |
| 1900 | 897 | 2.9% | |
| 1910 | 980 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 906 | −7.6% | |
| 1930 | 825 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 920 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 827 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,192 | 44.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,589 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,639 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,677 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,790 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,671 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,763 | 5.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,671 people, 699 households, and 447 families living in the village. The population density was 1,428.2 inhabitants per square mile (551.4/km2). There were 798 housing units at an average density of 682.1 per square mile (263.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 699 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Education
West Unity is home to the Millcreek-West Unity School district, serving the K-12 educational needs for the residents of Alvordton and West Unity. This system includes Hilltop High School and Hilltop Elementary. Both schools are connected on the same campus. Hilltop High School is partnered with Four County Career Center and Northwest State Community College. Upon reaching junior year, a student may attend either of these institutions.
West Unity has a public library, a branch of the Williams County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: West Unity (Ohio) para niños
