Wharton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wharton, Ohio
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Aerial view of Wharton
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Location of Wharton, Ohio
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Location of Wharton in Wyandot County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wyandot |
| Township | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 260.94/sq mi (100.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43359
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-84574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400159 |
Wharton is a small village located in Wyandot County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 328 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Wharton's History
Wharton was first called Whartonsburg. It was founded in 1848. The village got its name from an early person who settled there.
A post office opened in Whartonsburg in 1852. Later, in 1879, the name was officially changed to Wharton.
Wharton's Location and Size
Wharton is located in the state of Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.26 square miles (3.25 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Wharton: Population Facts
The number of people living in Wharton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 399 | — | |
| 1900 | 439 | — | |
| 1910 | 485 | 10.5% | |
| 1920 | 361 | −25.6% | |
| 1930 | 409 | 13.3% | |
| 1940 | 407 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 392 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 463 | 18.1% | |
| 1970 | 422 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 432 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 378 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 409 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 358 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 328 | −8.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 358 people living in Wharton. There were 133 households, which means 133 different homes where people lived. About 101 of these were families.
The village had about 284 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Wharton (99.2%) were White. A small number (0.8%) were from two or more races. Also, 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.1%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.4%) were married couples. About 10.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Another 9.0% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in Wharton was 36.4 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. Around 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old. Most people (29.3%) were between 25 and 44. The village had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Wharton (Ohio) para niños
