# Kalida, Ohio

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Village in Ohio, United States

Kalida, Ohio Village St. Michael's Catholic Church, which dominates the skyline Location of Kalida, Ohio Location of Kalida in Putnam County Coordinates: 40°59′07″N 84°11′40″W / 40.98528°N 84.19444°W / 40.98528; -84.19444 Country United States State Ohio County Putnam Area [1] • Total 1.69 sq mi (4.39 km2) • Land 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) • Water 0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2) Elevation [2] 725 ft (221 m) Population (2020) • Total 1,455 • Density 865.7/sq mi (334.25/km2) Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT) ZIP code 45853 Area code 419 FIPS code 39-39536[3] GNIS feature ID 2398321[2] Website https://www.villageofkalida.com/

**Kalida** ([/kəˈlaɪdə/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English) [*kə-LY-də*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pronunciation_respelling_key)[4]) is a [village](/source/Village_(United_States)#Ohio) in [Putnam County](/source/Putnam_County%2C_Ohio), [Ohio](/source/Ohio), United States. The population was 1,455 at the [2020 census](/source/United_States_Census_2020).

## History

Founded in 1834, Kalida was the first county seat of Putnam County.[5] Kalida is a name derived from Greek meaning "beautiful".[6] A post office has been in operation in Kalida since 1834.[7] Kalida was incorporated as a village in 1839.[8] The county seat was transferred to Ottawa in 1866.[8]

The Putnam County Historical Society Museum is housed in Kalida.[9]

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the village has a total area of 1.47 square miles (3.81 km2), of which 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[10]

## Demographics

Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 1850 216 — 1860 335 55.1% 1870 290 −13.4% 1880 404 39.3% 1890 444 9.9% 1900 622 40.1% 1910 770 23.8% 1920 583 −24.3% 1930 431 −26.1% 1940 521 20.9% 1950 533 2.3% 1960 705 32.3% 1970 900 27.7% 1980 1,019 13.2% 1990 947 −7.1% 2000 1,031 8.9% 2010 1,542 49.6% 2020 1,455 −5.6% U.S. Decennial Census[11]

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[12] of 2010, there were 1,542 people, 588 households, and 408 families living in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 1,070.8 inhabitants per square mile (413.4/km2). There were 612 housing units at an average density of 425.0 per square mile (164.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.1% [Pacific Islander](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), 0.6% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 0.4% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 588 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[3] of 2000, there were 1,031 people, 385 households, and 284 families living in the village. The population density was 924.4 inhabitants per square mile (356.9/km2). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 356.0 per square mile (137.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.13% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.19% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.48% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 0.19% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 385 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% 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 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $52,411, and the median income for a family was $59,861. Males had a median income of $37,750 versus $27,065 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the village was $21,293. About 3.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

[Kalida High School](/source/Kalida_High_School) (KHS) and Kalida Elementary School (KES) are both part of the [Kalida Local School District](/source/Kalida_Local_School_District).

Kalida had a public library, a branch of the Putnam County District Library.[13]

## Arts and culture

Pioneer Days is a county-wide [festival](/source/Festival) held in Kalida, on the weekend following [Labor Day](/source/Labor_Day). The festival is the oldest in Ohio.[14]

## Notable persons

- [David Ayers](/source/David_Ayers), [Medal of Honor](/source/Medal_of_Honor) recipient

- [John Wesley Hill](/source/John_Wesley_Hill), Methodist minister, peace campaigner, university president

- [Julia Rice Seney](/source/Julia_Rice_Seney), writer, newspaper editor, government administrator, and charity worker

- [Gene "Geno" Stechschulte](/source/Gene_Stechschulte), [St. Louis Cardinals](/source/St._Louis_Cardinals) pitcher

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-TigerWebMapServer_1-0)** ["ArcGIS REST Services Directory"](https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gnis_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gnis_2-1) [U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kalida, Ohio](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/2398321)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University"](https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/journalism/e-w-scripps-school-journalism-ohio-pronunciation-guide-1). *www.ohio.edu*. [Ohio University](/source/Ohio_University). 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). ["Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EVlOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dgAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4050%2C7521455). *Toledo Blade*. p. 3. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Mangus, Michael; Herman, Jennifer L. (2008). [*Ohio Encyclopedia*](https://books.google.com/books?id=bndxn4Qlt4EC&pg=PA430). North American Book Dist LLC. p. 430. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-878592-68-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-878592-68-2).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Putnam County"](http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Putnam). Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Kinder_161_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Kinder_161_8-1) Kinder, George D. (1915). [*History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions*](https://archive.org/stream/historyofputnamc01kind#page/313/mode/2up). B.F. Bowen. p. 161.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Homepage"](http://userpages.bright.net/~pchs/index.html). The Putnam County, Ohio, Historical Society and Museum. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_10-0)** ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_11-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_12-0)** ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Branch Locations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180304180805/http://mypcdl.org/locations). Putnam County District Library. Archived from [the original](http://mypcdl.org/locations) on March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** [Pioneer Days "Always the Weekend After Labor Day"](http://www.pioneerdays.com), Pioneer Days, 2007. Accessed September 10, 2007.

## External links

- [Kalida Local Schools](https://www.kalida.k12.oh.us/)

- [Kalida Chamber of Commerce](https://kalidaareachamber.com/)

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