Wren, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wren, Ohio
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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) |
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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 small village located in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 165 people lived there. It is part of the larger Van Wert, Ohio area, which is a "Micropolitan Statistical Area." This means it's a small city area with its nearby communities.
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History of Wren Village
Wren started as a community in 1883. This was when the first store was built in the area. A post office also opened in Wren during that same year.
Geography and Location
Wren is a small village in Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Wren
The number of people living in Wren has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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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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Wren's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 194 people living in Wren. These people lived in 78 different homes. About 49 of these homes were families.
- The village had about 625 people per square mile.
- Most residents (95.4%) were White.
- A small number were African American (1.0%) or from two or more races (3.6%).
- About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (29.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (52.6%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.16 people.
The average age of people in Wren was 39.5 years old.
- 23.2% of residents were under 18.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 14.4% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Education in Wren
Wren has a public library. It is a branch of the Brumback Library. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
