Wauseon, Ohio facts for kids
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Wauseon, Ohio
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Buildings in downtown Wauseon
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A City You'll Take To Heart
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Location of Wauseon, Ohio
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Location of Wauseon in Fulton County
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| Country |  USA |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.35 sq mi (13.85 km2) |
| • Land | 5.32 sq mi (13.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,332 |
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7,410 |
| • Density | 1,392.86/sq mi (537.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43567
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| Area code(s) | 419 and 567 |
| FIPS code | 39-81928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1047628 |
Wauseon ( waw-SEE-on) is a city in and the county seat of Fulton County, Ohio, United States approximately 31 mi (51 km) west of Toledo. The population was 7,332 at the 2010 census.
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History
The first seat of justice in the county was Ottokee, because of its central location in the county; a wooden courthouse was built in 1851. Wauseon was platted 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was incorporated in 1859. With the commercial success that the railroad brought to Wauseon, it was designated county seat in 1871. The Fulton County Courthouse was built in 1872.
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1851 Railroad map: Ottokee is the county seat of justice.
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1890 Railroad map: Wauseon is now the county seat.
Geography
Wauseon is located at 41°33′8″N 84°8′21″W / 41.55222°N 84.13917°W (41.552230, -84.139126).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.19 square miles (13.44 km2), of which 5.17 square miles (13.39 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 378 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,474 | 289.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,905 | 29.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,060 | 8.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,148 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,650 | 23.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,035 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,889 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,016 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,494 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,311 | 23.4% | |
| 1970 | 4,932 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,170 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,322 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,091 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,332 | 3.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 7,410 | 1.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,332 people, 2,798 households, and 1,939 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,418.2 inhabitants per square mile (547.6/km2). There were 3,061 housing units at an average density of 592.1 per square mile (228.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 5.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.2% of the population.
There were 2,798 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Parks & Attractions
- Fulton County Fair, including the Fulton County 9/11 Memorial
- Wabash Cannonball Trail which features 4 miles of paved trail in the city of Wauseon
Education
Schools
Wauseon Exempted Village School District operates four schools within the city: a primary school, elementary school, middle school, and Wauseon High School.
Library
The library was originally funded by tycoon and entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie in 1906. In 2005, the library loaned more than 238,000 items to its 20,000 cardholders. Total holdings in 2005 were over 91,000 volumes with over 210 periodical subscriptions. From 2016 to 2017 the library underwent a major renovation, fixing the crumbling foundation of the library building. The library temporarily moved out to the former location of Bill's Lockeroom on Shoop Avenue until mid April 2017 before moving back in to the original library building on Elm Street.
Notable people
- James Massey, academic and information theorist
- Richard Mourdock, former Republican state treasurer of Indiana
- Barney Oldfield, racecar driver
- Jean Paul Slusser, painter, designer, art critic, professor, and director of the University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Rick Volk, member of the Baltimore Colts' Super Bowl III and V championship teams
- Marjorie M. Whiteman, International law expert and member of the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Wauseon (Ohio) para niños
