Waynesfield, Ohio

Waynesfield is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 847 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Waynesfield, Ohio
Village
Downtown Waynesfield
Location of Waynesfield, Ohio
Location of Waynesfield in Auglaize County
Coordinates: 40°36′7″N 83°58′30″W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Auglaize
Township	Wayne
Government
• Mayor	Rodney Luma
Area [1]
• Total	0.66 sq mi (1.72 km^2)
• Land	0.66 sq mi (1.72 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	847
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	817
• Density	1,232.28/sq mi (475.46/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	45896
Area code(s)	419
FIPS code	39-82390
Website	http://www.waynesfieldohio.com/

History

Waynesfield was founded on July 1, 1848.[4]

Geography

Waynesfield is located at 40°36′7″N 83°58′30″W (40.601858, -83.974884).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	306		—
1890	480		56.9%
1900	542		12.9%
1910	542		0.0%
1920	584		7.7%
1930	561		−3.9%
1940	592		5.5%
1950	733		23.8%
1960	765		4.4%
1970	704		−8.0%
1980	826		17.3%
1990	831		0.6%
2000	803		−3.4%
2010	847		5.5%
Est. 2019	817	[3]	−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 847 people, 309 households, and 218 families living in the village. The population density was 1,144.6 inhabitants per square mile (441.9/km²). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 473.0 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 309 households of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the village was 33.5 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 803 people, 307 households, and 213 families living in the village. The population density was 1,137.4 people per square mile (436.7/km²). There were 323 housing units at an average density of 457.5 per square mile (175.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.38% White, 0.12% African American, 0.62% Native American, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 307 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the village, the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,712, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $19,453 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,944. About 6.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Waynesfield has a public library, a branch of the Auglaize County Public Library.[9]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
4. Auglaize County, Ohio Atlas and History, Piqua: Magee Brother Publishing, 1917. Accessed 2007-12-30. 123.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "Hours & Locations". Auglaize County Libraries. Retrieved 25 February 2018.