Felicity, Ohio
| Felicity, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Felicity, Ohio | |
 Location of Felicity in Clermont County | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′19″N 84°5′50″W / 38.83861°N 84.09722°WCoordinates: 38°50′19″N 84°5′50″W / 38.83861°N 84.09722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 818 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 821 |
| • Density | 3,029.6/sq mi (1,169.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 45120 |
| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-26880[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064647[2] |
Felicity is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 818 at the 2010 census.
History
Felicity was laid out in 1817.[6] It was originally called Feestown in honor of founder William Fee, and changed to Felicity per request of Fee's daughter.[7] A post office called Feestown was established in 1811, and the name was changed to Felicity in 1829.[8]
Gallery
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Felicity corporation limit sign.
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Looking north at the intersection of Market and Vine Streets in Felicity.
Geography
Felicity is located at 38°50′19″N 84°5′50″W / 38.83861°N 84.09722°W (38.838689, -84.097305).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 956 | — | |
| 1870 | 955 | −0.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,047 | 9.6% | |
| 1890 | 779 | −25.6% | |
| 1900 | 695 | −10.8% | |
| 1910 | 578 | −16.8% | |
| 1920 | 606 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 580 | −4.3% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 716 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 878 | 22.6% | |
| 1970 | 786 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 929 | 18.2% | |
| 1990 | 856 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 922 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 818 | −11.3% | |
| Est. 2014 | 828 | [10] | 1.2% |
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 818 people, 335 households, and 198 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,029.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,169.7/km2). There were 374 housing units at an average density of 1,385.2 per square mile (534.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 335 households of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% 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 3.19.
The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 922 people, 344 households, and 232 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,450.8 people per square mile (1,318.5/km²). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 1,384.8 per square mile (529.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.72% White, 0.87% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 344 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $20,781, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $31,136 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,490. About 29.2% of families and 34.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.5% of those under age 18 and 33.6% of those age 65 or over.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Everts, Louis H. (1880). History of Clermont County, Ohio, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co. p. 345.
- ↑ Karle, Tina. 120 Waterfall Hikes Around Cincinnati Ohio. Lulu.com. p. 13. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ "Clermont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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