Lithopolis, Ohio facts for kids
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Lithopolis, Ohio
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Village
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Columbus Street downtown
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Location of Lithopolis, Ohio
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Location of Lithopolis in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Fairfield, Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,134 |
| • Density | 801.43/sq mi (309.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43136
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| Area code(s) | 614 |
| FIPS code | 39-44086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065008 |
Lithopolis is a village in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 2,134 at the 2020 census.
History
Lithopolis was originally called Centerville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1815. The city presently is named for valuable deposits of stone near the original town site, the name Lithopolis translating to "stone city" in Greek. A post office called Lithopolis has been in operation since 1827.
Geography
Lithopolis is located at 39°48′10″N 82°48′29″W / 39.80278°N 82.80806°W (39.802655, -82.808023).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 394 | — | |
| 1880 | 404 | 2.5% | |
| 1890 | 369 | −8.7% | |
| 1900 | 358 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −7.5% | |
| 1920 | 283 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 288 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 350 | 21.5% | |
| 1960 | 411 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 705 | 71.5% | |
| 1980 | 652 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 563 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 600 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,106 | 84.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,134 | 92.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,106 people, 443 households, and 302 families living in the village. The population density was 547.5 inhabitants per square mile (211.4/km2). There were 502 housing units at an average density of 248.5 per square mile (95.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 3.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 443 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Notable residents
- Adam Willis Wagnalls, co-founder of Funk & Wagnalls Company
- Joe Blystone, a Republican candidate for the 2022 Ohio Gubernatorial election.
Images for kids
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Wagnalls Memorial Library
See also
In Spanish: Lithopolis (Ohio) para niños
