Fultonham, Ohio facts for kids
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Fultonham, Ohio
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Village
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Reproduction Mail Pouch tobacco barn
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| Nickname(s):
Old Town
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Location of Fultonham, Ohio
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Location of Fultonham in Muskingum County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Township | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 176 |
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161 |
| • Density | 1,750.00/sq mi (675.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43738
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-29064 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064694 |
Fultonham is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 176 at the 2010 census. It was named for postmaster Robert Fulton.
History
East Fultonham was originally called Uniontown, and under the latter name was platted in 1815. A post office called Uniontown was established in 1818, and the name was changed to Fultonham in 1828.
Geography
Fultonham is located at 39°51′19″N 82°8′30″W / 39.85528°N 82.14167°W (39.855355, -82.141785).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 245 | — | |
| 1910 | 210 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 168 | −20.0% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 240 | 45.5% | |
| 1950 | 232 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 228 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 281 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −36.7% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 176 | 16.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 161 | −8.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 176 people, 61 households, and 46 families living in the village. The population density was 1,100.0 inhabitants per square mile (424.7/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 431.3 per square mile (166.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.
There were 61 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 26.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.
The median age in the village was 33.7 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Notable people
- Former Vice President of the United States Thomas A. Hendricks was born near Fultonham. An Ohio historical marker in front of the farmhouse marks the site and commemorates Hendricks' career and life.
See also
In Spanish: Fultonham (Ohio) para niños
