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'''Stratton''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Jefferson County, Ohio|Jefferson County]], [[Ohio]], [[United States]], along the [[Ohio River]]. The population was 294 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Stratton''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in northern [[Jefferson County, Ohio|Jefferson County]], [[Ohio]], United States, along the [[Ohio River]]. The population was 267 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. It is part of the [[Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area]].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Stratton is located at {{coord|40|31|23|N|80|37|46|W|type:city}} (40.523054, -80.629405).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
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|1920= 593
|1920= 593
|1930= 791
|1930= 791
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|2000= 277
|2000= 277
|2010= 294
|2010= 294
|2020= 267
|estyear=2014
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|estimate=280
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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[[Image:W. H. Sammis Power Plant.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The W.H. Sammis Power Plant, located in Stratton, is built over State Route 7.]]
Stratton is part of the [[Weirton, West Virginia|Weirton]]&ndash;[[Steubenville, Ohio|Steubenville]], [[West Virginia|WV]]-OH [[Weirton-Steubenville metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 294 people, 145 households, and 76 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|544.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 151 housing units at an average density of {{convert|279.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.4% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 294 people, 145 households, and 76 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|544.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 151 housing units at an average density of {{convert|279.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.4% of the population.


There were 145 households of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.87.
There were 145 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.87.


The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 277 people, 140 households, and 75 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 521.0 people per square mile (201.8/km²). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 274.6 per square mile (106.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.36% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]] and 1.81% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.36% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 277 people, 140 households, and 75 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|521.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 146 housing units at an average density of {{convert|274.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.36% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]] and 1.81% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.36% of the population.


There were 140 households out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.75.
There were 140 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.75.


In the village the population was spread out with 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $25,179, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $17,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,967. About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.6% of those sixty five or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,179, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $17,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,967. About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.6% of those 65 or over.


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[[Image:W. H. Sammis Power Plant.jpg|thumb|The [[W.H. Sammis Power Plant]], located in Stratton, is built over State Route 7.]]
==Economy==
==Economy==
A major local employer is the [[W. H. Sammis Power Plant]].
A major local employer is the [[W. H. Sammis Power Plant]].


==Education==
==Education==
Public education in the village of Stratton is provided by the [[Edison Local School District]]. Campuses serving the village include [http://www.edisonlocal.k12.oh.us/district/buildings/stanton/stanton.html Stanton Elementary School] (Preschool-Grade 8) and [[Edison High School (Richmond, Ohio)|Edison High School]] [http://www.edisonlocal.k12.oh.us/district/buildings/ehs/ehs.html] (Grades 9-12).
Public education in the village of Stratton is provided by the [[Edison Local School District]]. Campuses serving the village include [https://web.archive.org/web/20090129103631/http://edisonlocal.k12.oh.us/district/buildings/stanton/stanton.html Stanton Elementary School] (Preschool-Grade 8) and [[Edison High School (Richmond, Ohio)|Edison High School]] [https://web.archive.org/web/20090214162140/http://www.edisonlocal.k12.oh.us/district/buildings/ehs/ehs.html] (Grades 9-12).


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Jefferson County, Ohio}}
{{Jefferson County, Ohio}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Pittsburgh Metro Area}}


[[Category:Villages in Jefferson County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Villages in Jefferson County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Villages in Ohio]]
[[Category:Ohio populated places on the Ohio River]]
[[Category:Ohio populated places on the Ohio River]]

Latest revision as of 16:06, 11 March 2024

Stratton, Ohio
Village
W. H. Sammis Power Plant
W. H. Sammis Power Plant
Location of Stratton in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
Location of Stratton in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 40°31′23″N 80°37′46″W / 40.52306°N 80.62944°W / 40.52306; -80.62944
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyJefferson
TownshipsKnox, Saline
Area
[1]
 • Total0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
 • Land0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
696 ft (212 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total267
 • Density497.21/sq mi (192.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43961
Area code740
FIPS code39-75000 [3]
GNIS feature ID2399917[2]

Stratton is a village in northern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 267 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History

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Stratton gained international attention in 2002 when it lost before the United States Supreme Court in the matter of Watchtower Society v. Village of Stratton, a case in which a town ordinance's provisions making it a misdemeanor to engage in door-to-door advocacy without first registering with town officials and receiving a permit violates the First Amendment as it applies to religious proselytizing, anonymous political speech and the distribution of handbills.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920593—
193079133.4%
1940579−26.8%
1950467−19.3%
1960311−33.4%
197038624.1%
1980356−7.8%
1990278−21.9%
2000277−0.4%
20102946.1%
2020267−9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

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As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 294 people, 145 households, and 76 families living in the village. The population density was 544.4 inhabitants per square mile (210.2/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 279.6 per square mile (108.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 145 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 277 people, 140 households, and 75 families living in the village. The population density was 521.0 inhabitants per square mile (201.2/km2). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 274.6 per square mile (106.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% White, 0.36% African American and 1.81% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,179, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,967. About 5.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.6% of those 65 or over.

The W.H. Sammis Power Plant, located in Stratton, is built over State Route 7.

Economy

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A major local employer is the W. H. Sammis Power Plant.

Education

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Public education in the village of Stratton is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Stanton Elementary School (Preschool-Grade 8) and Edison High School [1] (Grades 9-12).

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratton, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
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