Adena, Ohio facts for kids
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Adena, Ohio
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Ann E. Lewis Bernhard House
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Location of Adena in Jefferson County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Jefferson, Harrison |
| Townships | Smithfield, Short Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 664 |
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646 |
| • Density | 1,236.50/sq mi (477.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43901
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-00464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397916 |
Adena (/əˈdiːnə/ ə-DEEN-ə) is a village in southwestern Jefferson and southeastern Harrison counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 664 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
History
When the village was being established, Ohio General Assembly member John McLaughlin (1803-1816) suggested to name it after Adena Mansion, then Governor Thomas Worthington's home and estate in Chillicothe, Ohio. A post office called Adena was established in 1855 with Peter Hixon as the first Postmaster, although there was no mail route yet at the time. After a mail route was established, John Bendell was appointed as the first acting Postmaster. The post office is still in operation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 45 | — | |
| 1910 | 570 | — | |
| 1920 | 724 | 27.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,286 | 77.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,703 | 32.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,517 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,317 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,134 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,062 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 842 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 815 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 664 | −12.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 646 | −14.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 759 people, 319 households, and 220 families living in the village. The population density was 1,405.6 inhabitants per square mile (542.7/km2). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 664.8 per square mile (256.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 319 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the village was 43.9 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
Education
Public education in the village of Adena is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.
Adena has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.
Notable people
- Jerry W. Krupinski - Member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1987-2000)
- Jim Moscrip - NFL player
See also
In Spanish: Adena (Ohio) para niños
