West Rushville, Ohio facts for kids
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West Rushville, Ohio
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Village
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Joseph Ijams House, built 1810
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Location of West Rushville, Ohio
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Location of West Rushville in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 2,553.85/sq mi (988.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43150
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-84182 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400142 |
West Rushville is a village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
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History
A post office called West Rushville was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1996. The village was named for its location on the west bank of Little Rush Creek, which separates the villages of Rushville and West Rushville.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 185 | — | |
| 1880 | 212 | 14.6% | |
| 1890 | 195 | −8.0% | |
| 1900 | 161 | −17.4% | |
| 1910 | 147 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 142 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 138 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 149 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 152 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 174 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 189 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 159 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 134 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 132 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 134 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 166 | 23.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 134 people, 51 households, and 38 families living in the village. The population density was 1,914.3 inhabitants per square mile (739.1/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 885.7 per square mile (342.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 51 households, of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the village was 36 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
Buildings
West Rushville is home to the Fairfield Union Local School District administrative office.
The historic Joseph Ijams House sits at the crossroads at the center of the village. Built circa 1810 it once served as a tavern on the old Zane's Trace road.
See also
In Spanish: West Rushville (Ohio) para niños
