Hicksville, Ohio

Hicksville, Ohio
Village

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a historic site in the village
Motto: "A Proud Past, A Bright Future"

Location of Hicksville, Ohio

Location of Hicksville in Defiance County
Coordinates: 41°17′39″N 84°45′43″W / 41.29417°N 84.76194°W / 41.29417; -84.76194Coordinates: 41°17′39″N 84°45′43″W / 41.29417°N 84.76194°W / 41.29417; -84.76194
Country United States
State Ohio
County Defiance
Government
 • Mayor Diane E. Collins
Area[1]
 • Total 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2)
 • Land 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[2] 761 ft (232 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 3,581
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 3,504
 • Density 1,346.2/sq mi (519.8/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43526
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-35098[5]
GNIS feature ID 1064833[2]
Website http://www.villageofhicksville.com/

Hicksville is a village in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,581 at the 2010 census.

History

Hicksville was founded by a group of land speculators. Led by Henry W. Hicks, the Hicks Land Company platted the community in 1835 and 1836.[6] A post office has been in operation at Hicksville since 1838.[7] Hicksville was incorporated as a village in 1871.[6]

Mark Twain mentioned the village in Chapter 33 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn when Tom Sawyer claims to be a stranger from Ohio.

Geography

Hicksville is located at 41°17′39″N 84°45′43″W / 41.29417°N 84.76194°W / 41.29417; -84.76194 (41.294281, -84.762078).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.66 square miles (6.89 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18801,212—
18902,14176.7%
19002,52017.7%
19102,395−5.0%
19202,378−0.7%
19302,4452.8%
19402,5494.3%
19502,6293.1%
19603,11618.5%
19703,46111.1%
19803,92913.5%
19903,664−6.7%
20003,649−0.4%
20103,581−1.9%
Est. 20153,457[9]−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,581 people, 1,432 households, and 946 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,346.2 inhabitants per square mile (519.8/km2). There were 1,571 housing units at an average density of 590.6 per square mile (228.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 1,432 households of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,649 people, 1,476 households, and 957 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,450.4 people per square mile (559.1/km²). There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of 622.8 per square mile (240.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.88% White, 0.14% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.34% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.32% of the population.

There were 1,476 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,459, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $32,066 versus $22,413 for females. The per capita income for the village was $1,385. About 2.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. 1 2 History of Defiance County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Towns, Etc. ; Military Record ; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men ; Farm Views ; Personal Reminiscences, Etc. Warner, Beers. 1883. p. 280-281.
  7. ↑ "Defiance County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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