Macksburg, Ohio

Macksburg, Ohio
Village

Location of Macksburg, Ohio

Location of Macksburg in Washington County
Coordinates: 39°37′52″N 81°27′24″W / 39.63111°N 81.45667°W / 39.63111; -81.45667Coordinates: 39°37′52″N 81°27′24″W / 39.63111°N 81.45667°W / 39.63111; -81.45667
Country United States
State Ohio
County Washington
Government
  Mayor John C. Roberts [1]
Area[2]
  Total 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
  Land 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
  Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation[3] 702 ft (214 m)
Population (2010)[4]
  Total 186
  Estimate (2012[5]) 186
  Density 845.5/sq mi (326.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 45746
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-46158[6]
GNIS feature ID 1085473[3]

Macksburg is a village in Washington County, Ohio, United States, along the West Fork of Duck Creek. The population was 186 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Macksburg(h) has been in operation since 1873.[7] The name may be derived from McIntosh, the name of a village merchant.[8]

Geography

Macksburg is located at 39°37′52″N 81°27′24″W / 39.63111°N 81.45667°W / 39.63111; -81.45667 (39.631242, -81.456775).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), of which 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880249
1890533114.1%
1900448−15.9%
19104541.3%
1920389−14.3%
1930320−17.7%
1940283−11.6%
1950272−3.9%
196031415.4%
1970266−15.3%
198029510.9%
1990218−26.1%
2000202−7.3%
2010186−7.9%
Est. 2014186[10]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 186 people, 77 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was 845.5 inhabitants per square mile (326.4/km2). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 368.2 per square mile (142.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 77 households of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% 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 2.90.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 202 people, 80 households, and 51 families residing in the village. The population density was 866.4 people per square mile (339.1/km²). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 394.6 per square mile (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.50% White, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 80 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 122.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,188, and the median income for a family was $21,875. Males had a median income of $16,625 versus $17,321 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,440. About 37.8% of families and 45.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 72.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those sixty five or over.

References

  1. "Washington County Election Results". Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  5. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  6. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  8. "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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