Mount Blanchard, Ohio

Mount Blanchard is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 492 at the 2010 census.

Mount Blanchard, Ohio
Location of Mount Blanchard, Ohio
Location within Hancock County
Coordinates: 40°54′00″N 83°33′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHancock
Government
  TypeVillage Council
  MayorCynthia Morrison
Area
  Total0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
  Land0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population
  Total492
  Estimate 
(2019)[4]
486
  Density903.35/sq mi (348.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45867
Area code(s)419
FIPS code39-52598[5]
GNIS feature ID1043538[2]

History

Mount Blanchard was platted in 1830, and so named for its lofty elevation over the Blanchard River valley.[6] A post office called Mount Blanchard has been in operation since 1837.[7] The village was incorporated in 1865.[6]

Geography

Mount Blanchard is located at 40°54′00″N 83°33′26″W (40.899942, -83.557126).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1880285
189042147.7%
19004568.3%
19104979.0%
1920427−14.1%
1930401−6.1%
194044210.2%
19504440.5%
1960432−2.7%
19704739.5%
19804924.0%
1990491−0.2%
2000484−1.4%
20104921.7%
2019 (est.)486[4]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 492 people, 183 households, and 134 families living in the village. The population density was 911.1 inhabitants per square mile (351.8/km2). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 387.0 per square mile (149.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 484 people, 192 households, and 134 families living in the village. The population density was 895.8 people per square mile (346.1/km2). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 377.5 per square mile (145.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.14% White, 0.21% African American, 0.83% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,929, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,410. About 2.3% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p. 405.
  7. "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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