Williamsport, Ohio facts for kids
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Williamsport, Ohio
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Location of Williamsport in Pickaway County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pickaway |
| Township | Deer Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
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| • Total | 970 |
| • Density | 546.48/sq mi (210.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43164
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-85414 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399697 |
Williamsport is a small village located in Pickaway County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 970 people lived there.
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Exploring Williamsport's Location
Williamsport is found in Ohio, a state in the United States. It is part of Pickaway County, Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 1.84 square miles (4.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Williamsport's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Williamsport has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1870:
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| 1870 | 514 | — | |
| 1880 | 313 | −39.1% | |
| 1890 | 368 | 17.6% | |
| 1900 | 547 | 48.6% | |
| 1910 | 536 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 554 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 524 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 605 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 631 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 840 | 33.1% | |
| 1970 | 857 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 792 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 851 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,002 | 17.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,023 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 970 | −5.2% | |
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Who Lives in Williamsport? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 1,023 people living in Williamsport. These people lived in 342 different homes. About 272 of these homes were families.
The village had about 565 people per square mile. Most people in Williamsport were White (97.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
Many homes (50%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (54.7%) were married couples. About 17% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Williamsport was 30.5 years old. About 34% of residents were under 18. About 8.8% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Fun Events in Williamsport
Williamsport hosts a special event each year called the "Deer Creek Dam Days" festival. This festival happens on the last weekend of May. The activities often focus on the Deercreek reservoir dam and celebrate country living.
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Location of Williamsport in Pickaway County
