Ohio

Vinton

12,800
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Vinton

Vinton, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 9,353. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,800.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,223 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 26 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Morgan's Raid — Vinton County Guerrilla Actions, Morgan's Raid — McArthur Skirmish, and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,800
201013,435
200012,806
199011,098
198011,584
19709,420
196010,274
195010,759
194011,573
193010,287
192012,075
191013,096
190015,330
189016,045
188017,223
187015,027
186013,631
18509,353
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Vinton

Military engagements that took place in Vinton, Ohio.

Morgan's Raid — Vinton County Guerrilla Actions
1863
Morgan's Raid — McArthur Skirmish
1863

Historic places in Vinton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Vinton, Ohio.

Hope Furnace
Zaleski
Ponn Humpback Covered Bridge
Wilkesville
Ranger Station Mound
Zaleski
Mt. Olive Road Covered Bridge
Allensville
Ratcliffe Mound
Londonderry
Eakin Mill Covered Bridge
Arbaugh
Trinity Episcopal Church
McArthur
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Frequently asked about Vinton

When does Vinton first appear in the US census?
Vinton, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 9,353.
What is the population of Vinton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Vinton had a recorded population of 12,800.
When did Vinton's population peak?
Vinton's recorded population peaked at 17,223 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Vinton?
2 documented military engagements took place in Vinton, including Morgan's Raid — Vinton County Guerrilla Actions, Morgan's Raid — McArthur Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Vinton?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Vinton, Ohio.
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