Williamsport, Ohio facts for kids
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Williamsport, Ohio
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Location of 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 village in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. The population was 970 at the 2020 census.
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History
In 2022, the village blocked the development of the 400-megawatt Chipmunk Solar project, which would have become one of the largest renewable energy projects in the United States. With the cancellation of the solar power array, the village lost an estimated $3.6 million per year in tax revenue (most of which was intended for public schools).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2), of which 1.81 square miles (4.69 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,023 people, 342 households, and 272 families living in the village. The population density was 565.2 inhabitants per square mile (218.2/km2). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 208.3 per square mile (80.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 342 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.30.
The median age in the village was 30.5 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Events
The village of Williamsport hosts the annual "Deer Creek Dam Days" festival on the final weekend of May. Events center around the Deercreek reservoir dam as well as rural lifestyles.
See also
In Spanish: Williamsport (Ohio) para niños
