Hiram, Ohio

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Hiram, Ohio
Village
Former home of President James Garfield
Former home of President James Garfield
Location of Hiram, Ohio
Location of Hiram, Ohio
Location of Hiram in Portage County
Location of Hiram in Portage County
Coordinates: 41°18′37″N 81°8′46″W / 41.31028°N 81.14611°W / 41.31028; -81.14611Coordinates: 41°18′37″N 81°8′46″W / 41.31028°N 81.14611°W / 41.31028; -81.14611
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyPortage
Government
 • MayorLou Bertrand[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2)
 • Land1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[4]
1,253 ft (382 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total1,406
 • Estimate 
(2019)[6]
1,159
 • Density1,057.48/sq mi (408.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44234
Area code(s)330
FIPS code39-35658[5]
GNIS feature ID1064842[4]
Websitehttp://www.hiramvillage.org/

Hiram is a village in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It was formed from portions of Hiram Township in the Connecticut Western Reserve. The population was 1,406 at the 2010 census. It is the location of Hiram College.

Hiram is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

Hiram is located at

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41°18′37″N 81°8′46″W / 41.31028°N 81.14611°W / 41.31028; -81.14611 (41.310255, -81.146145).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880144—
1900659—
1910422−36.0%
19204537.3%
1930441−2.6%
1940389−11.8%
1950986153.5%
19601,0112.5%
19701,48446.8%
19801,360−8.4%
19901,330−2.2%
20001,242−6.6%
20101,40613.2%
2019 (est.)1,159[6]−17.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,406 people, 228 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 1,511.8 inhabitants per square mile (583.7/km2). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 266.7 per square mile (103.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 85.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 228 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 21 years. 8.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 69.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7.1% were from 25 to 44; 10.3% were from 45 to 64; and 4.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,242 people, 234 households, and 147 families living in the village. The population density was 1,367.2 people per square mile (527.0/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 274.1 per square mile (105.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 91.22% White, 5.39% African American, 1.45% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 13.0% under the age of 18, 58.5% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 9.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $50,139. Males had a median income of $36,932 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,734. About 1.4% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jovich, Don (2008-01-18). "Hiram's new mayor stresses cooperation; Former councilman Bertrand takes office". Record-Courier. Kent and Ravenna, Ohio: Dix Communications. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Schwieder, Dorothy (Fall 2010). "The Life and Legacy of Jack Trice". The Annals of Iowa. State Historical Society of Iowa. 69 (4): 380–381. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

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