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Waynesville, Ohio
Village
Main near Miami in Waynesville.jpg
Central Waynesville
Country United States
State Ohio
County Warren
Area
 • Total 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2)
 • Land 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,669
 • Density 1,129.50/sq mi (436.18/km2)
Area codes 513
FIPS code 39-82418
GNIS feature ID 2400117

Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,669 at the 2020 census. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its antique stores and its annual sauerkraut festival. Caesar Creek State Park is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the village.

Waynesville is served by the Mary L. Cook Public Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 203,000 items to its 8,000 cardholders. Total holdings in 2005 were over 67,000 volumes with over 110 periodical subscriptions.

Geography

Location of Waynesville, Ohio
Map of Warren County Ohio Highlighting Waynesville Village
Location of Waynesville in Warren County

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.39 square miles (6.19 km2), of which 2.38 square miles (6.16 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Little Miami River is the only river that flows through Waynesville.

History

Waynesville was laid out in 1796. It was named in honor of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Waynesville was originally built up chiefly by Quakers. A post office has been in operation at Waynesville since 1804.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 439
1840 592 34.9%
1850 744 25.7%
1860 829 11.4%
1870 745 −10.1%
1880 793 6.4%
1890 704 −11.2%
1900 723 2.7%
1910 705 −2.5%
1920 668 −5.2%
1930 697 4.3%
1940 833 19.5%
1950 1,016 22.0%
1960 1,298 27.8%
1970 1,638 26.2%
1980 1,796 9.6%
1990 1,949 8.5%
2000 2,558 31.2%
2010 2,834 10.8%
2020 2,669 −5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,834 people, 1,128 households, and 761 families living in the village. The population density was 1,190.8 inhabitants per square mile (459.8/km2). There were 1,196 housing units at an average density of 502.5 per square mile (194.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,128 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 41.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

Notable people

  • Seth W. Brown, Congressman from 1897 to 1901.
  • John Evans, founder of Northwestern University and the University of Denver, Governor of Colorado
  • William R. Hoel, officer in the United States Navy during the Civil War
  • Harvey A. Surface, zoologist and state congressman

See also

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