Wilkesville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilkesville, Ohio
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Presbyterian church
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Location in Vinton County and the state of Ohio.
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Detailed map of Wilkesville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Vinton |
| Township | Wilkesville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 447.88/sq mi (173.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45695
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-85190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400170 |
Wilkesville is a small village located in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 116 people, according to the 2020 census. The village is part of Wilkesville Township.
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History of Wilkesville
Wilkesville was first planned and settled in the year 1810. It received its name from a person known as Mr. Wilkes, who was the original owner of the land where the village now stands. A post office opened in Wilkesville in 1819, helping the community stay connected. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1881.
Geography of Wilkesville
Wilkesville is located in the state of Ohio. The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wilkesville has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 309 residents. By 2020, the population was 116.
Who Lives in Wilkesville? (2010 Census)
Based on the census from 2010, there were 149 people living in Wilkesville. These residents made up 69 households and 43 families. The village had about 513.8 people per square mile.
Most residents in 2010 were White, making up 99.3% of the population. A small number, 0.7%, were African American. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 69 households, about 24.6% had children under 18 years old living with them. Nearly half, 46.4%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent: 11.6% had a female head of household with no husband, and 4.3% had a male head of household with no wife. About 37.7% of households were not families.
Many households, 36.2%, were made up of just one person. About 11.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.16 people, and each family had 2.72 people.
Age and Gender in Wilkesville
The average age of people in Wilkesville in 2010 was 42.8 years. About 20.8% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 17.4% of the population.
When looking at gender, 55.0% of the village's population was male. The remaining 45.0% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Wilkesville (Ohio) para niños
