Wren, Ohio facts for kids
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Wren, Ohio
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Houses on Jackson Street
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Location of Wren, Ohio
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Location of Wren in Van Wert County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | Willshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 595.67/sq mi (229.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45899
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-86632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399745 |
Wren is a village in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 census. It is included within the Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Wren had its start in 1883 when a store was built there. A post office has been in operation at Wren since 1883.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 242 | — | |
| 1910 | 277 | 14.5% | |
| 1920 | 314 | 13.4% | |
| 1930 | 281 | −10.5% | |
| 1940 | 277 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 287 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 282 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 282 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 190 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 199 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 194 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 165 | −14.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 194 people, 78 households, and 49 families living in the village. The population density was 625.8 inhabitants per square mile (241.6/km2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.4% White, 1.0% African American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 78 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the village was 39.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Education
Wren has a public library, a branch of the Brumback Library.
See also
In Spanish: Wren (Ohio) para niños
