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Russells Point, Ohio
Village
Downtown Russells Point
Downtown Russells Point
Location of Russells Point, Ohio
Location of Russells Point, Ohio
Detailed map of Russells Point
Detailed map of Russells Point
Country United States
State Ohio
County Logan
Townships Washington, Stokes
Area
 • Total 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
 • Land 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,391
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,390
 • Density 1,489.82/sq mi (575.00/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43348
Area code(s) 937, 326
FIPS code 39-69302
GNIS feature ID 1065262

Russells Point is a village located in northwest Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,391 at the 2010 census. It is situated on Indian Lake, which had long been a popular summer resort destination.

History

A post office called Russells Point has been in operation since 1913. The village was named after James Russell, owner of the town site.

Geography

Russells Point is located at 40°28′13″N 83°53′39″W / 40.47028°N 83.89417°W / 40.47028; -83.89417 (40.470210, -83.894268).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which, 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 344
1940 554 61.0%
1950 909 64.1%
1960 1,111 22.2%
1970 1,104 −0.6%
1980 1,156 4.7%
1990 1,504 30.1%
2000 1,619 7.6%
2010 1,391 −14.1%
2019 (est.) 1,390 −0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
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Water tower of Russells Point.
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Sandy Beach Amusement Park Bridge.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,391 people, 618 households, and 342 families living in the village. The population density was 1,495.7 inhabitants per square mile (577.5/km2). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 1,230.1 per square mile (474.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 618 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 38 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Transportation

Due to its location on the south shore of Indian Lake, Russells Point includes several highways. U.S. Route 33 is the main street in Russells Point, and State Routes 366 and 708 are also important. State Route 720 begins on the northwestern side of the village.

Commercial ports

Maritime access is available at several commercial establishments, including restaurants, which have ports for docking.

See also

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