Burgoon /ˈbɜːrɡn/[4] is a village in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census.

Burgoon, Ohio
Community grain elevator
Community grain elevator
Location of Burgoon, Ohio
Location of Burgoon, Ohio
Location of Burgoon in Sandusky County
Location of Burgoon in Sandusky County
Coordinates: 41°16′02″N 83°14′55″W / 41.26722°N 83.24861°W / 41.26722; -83.24861
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountySandusky
TownshipSandusky
Area
 • Total0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total183
 • Density1,326.09/sq mi (510.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43407
Area code419
FIPS code39-10282[3]
GNIS feature ID2397498[2]

Geography edit

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880110
1920208
193024618.3%
19402678.5%
1950223−16.5%
19602439.0%
1970221−9.1%
198024410.4%
1990224−8.2%
2000199−11.2%
2010172−13.6%
20201836.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census edit

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 172 people, 67 households, and 47 families living in the village. The population density was 1,433.3 inhabitants per square mile (553.4/km2). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 633.3 per square mile (244.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 2.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 67 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 39.8 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census edit

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 199 people, 68 households, and 56 families living in the village. The population density was 2,210.6 inhabitants per square mile (853.5/km2). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 866.5 per square mile (334.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.47% White, 1.51% Asian, 2.51% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.03% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $54,063, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $25,662 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,934. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below the poverty line.

History edit

A post office called Burgoon has been in operation since 1873.[8] The village is named after Isadore H. Burgoon, a railroad official.[9] An exhibit on I.H. Burgoon can be found at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont.

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burgoon, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "A Pronunciation Guide to places in Ohio -- E.W.Scripps School of". Archived from the original on July 25, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  8. ^ "Sandusky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  9. ^ Meek, Basil (1909). Twentieth Century History of Sandusky County, Ohio and Representative Citizens. Whipporwill Publications. pp. 323.