Versailles, Ohio

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Versailles is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,589 at the 2000 census. The proper local pronunciation of the name is "Ver Sales", with the accent on the second syllable.

The village, founded in 1819, is named after the city of Versailles in France. Versailles was originally named Jacksonville. However, a homesick Frenchman suggested that it be changed to "Versailles" in memory of their homeland of France. A large majority of the residents were of French descent. Versailles became the new name of the village in 1837.

[edit] Geography

Versailles is located at 40°13′23″N, 84°29′6″W (40.222964, -84.485077)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,589 people, 1,061 households, and 687 families residing in the village. The population density was 571.2/km² (1,482.5/mi²). There were 1,109 housing units at an average density of 244.7/km² (635.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.38% White, 0.04% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 1,061 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,908, and the median income for a family was $47,717. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $25,194 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,275. About 3.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

There are three schools in Versailles: Elementary, Middle, and Jr/Sr High. However, all are included in the same school district, the Versailles Exempted Village School District.