Tontogany, Ohio

Tontogany, Ohio
Village

Looking East in downtown Tontogany, Ohio from Main and Broad streets toward the railroad intersection.

Location of Tontogany, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°25′11″N 83°44′24″W / 41.41972°N 83.74000°WCoordinates: 41°25′11″N 83°44′24″W / 41.41972°N 83.74000°W
Country United States
State Ohio
County Wood
Area[1]
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[2] 656 ft (200 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 367
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 371
 • Density 1,183.9/sq mi (457.1/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43565
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-77070[5]
GNIS feature ID 1061697[2]

Tontogany is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 367 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Tontogany is located at 41°25′11″N 83°44′24″W / 41.419672°N 83.740118°W.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Downtown mural dedicated to local veterans and volunteers.

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 367 people, 146 households, and 103 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,183.9 inhabitants per square mile (457.1/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 522.6 per square mile (201.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 146 households of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 364 people, 136 households, and 102 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,996.1 people per square mile (780.8/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 756.8 per square mile (296.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.90% White, 0.55% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.12% of the population.

There were 136 households out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% 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 3.12.

In the village the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $55,500. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,578. About 1.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

In Popular Culture

Tontogany is known for being in the Nickelodeon movie, Cry Baby Lane. The movie was shot in New Jersey, but the exterior shots were filmed in Tontogany

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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