West Mansfield, Ohio

West Mansfield is a village located in Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 682 at the 2010 census.

West Mansfield, Ohio
Village
Aerial view of West Mansfield from the east
Location of West Mansfield, Ohio
Detailed map of West Mansfield
Coordinates: 40°24′2″N 83°32′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesLogan
TownshipsBokescreek, Perry
Area
 • Total0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
 • Land0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Population
 • Total682
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
678
 • Density812.95/sq mi (313.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43358
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-83818
Websitewestmansfield.net

A branch of the Logan County District Library serves the West Mansfield community.[4]

History

West Mansfield was laid out in 1848.[5] A post office called West Mansfield has been in operation since 1863.[6]

Geography

West Mansfield is located at 40°24′02″N 83°32′34″W.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), of which, 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880333—
189043129.4%
1900875103.0%
19109134.3%
1920737−19.3%
1930675−8.4%
19407399.5%
19507562.3%
19607914.6%
1970753−4.8%
1980716−4.9%
199083015.9%
2000700−15.7%
2010682−2.6%
Est. 2019678[3]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 682 people, 271 households, and 190 families living in the village. The population density was 821.7 inhabitants per square mile (317.3/km2). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 372.3 per square mile (143.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 271 households of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 36 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 700 people, 276 households, and 203 families living in the village. The population density was 848.8 people per square mile (329.6/km2). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 357.7 per square mile (138.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.71% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 276 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,731, and the median income for a family was $51,544. Males had a median income of $35,250 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,353. About 2.5% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

In the elections of November 2007, Edward Evans was elected mayor without opposition, and Sue Carpenter and Valerie Stanley were elected to the village council. Beverly Woodrum defeated Stacy Weiser for the position of clerk-treasurer.[11]

Transportation

State Route 47 is a primary street in West Mansfield, transversing the village's downtown from east to west.

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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". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Branches". Logan County Libraries. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  5. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 142.
  6. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. Examiner Staff, The. "Village results", Bellefontaine Examiner, 2007-11-07, p. 2.
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