Hicksville township, Ohio
Hicksville township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hicksville township is a geographic entity located in Defiance County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,936. The land area covers 35.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,936 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,918 | ±174 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,970 | ±180 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,918 | ±174 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52 | ±45 |
| Median Home Value | $162,100 | ±$8,837 |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | ±$19 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,685 | ±$4,963 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,215 | ±$3,199 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 148 | ±123 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,395 | ±270 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.8% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HICKSVILLE
GUS Population: 4,965 (2024)
ID: 172832
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
5360 FOUNTAIN STREET RD, HICKSVILLE OH 43526-9318
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GUS Population: 38,644 (2024)
ID: 172249
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
500 COURT ST, STE A, DEFIANCE OH 43512-2171
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Hicksville | KG-04 | Hicksville, OH | |
| Regular School Hicksville | 09-12 | Hicksville, OH | |
| Regular School Hicksville | 05-08 | Hicksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Butler, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Butler, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ravenscroft Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 4530 Lahmeyer Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835 |
2604868868
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JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 116 W. HIGH ST., HICKSVILLE, OH, 43526 |
(419) 542-6200
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Defiance College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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ANTWERP BRANCH
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 205 NEW MADISON ST, ANTWERP, OH, 45813 |
(419) 258-2855
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Concordia Theological Seminary
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College | 21.8 mi away | 6600 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-4996 |
2604522100
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SHERWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 117 NORTH HARRISON STREET, SHERWOOD, OH, 43556 |
(419) 899-4343
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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - IU Fort Wayne
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College | 22.5 mi away | 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1499 | — |
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EDGERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 319 N MICHIGAN, EDGERTON, OH, 43517 |
(833) 633-7323
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Purdue University Fort Wayne
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College | 22.5 mi away | 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1499 |
2604814739
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BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 340 SOUTH BROADWAY, BUTLER, IN, 46721 |
(260) 868-2351
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HICKSVILLE, OH US, located 0.9 miles from Hicksville township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3° | 16.8° | 25.1° | 2.29" | — |
| February | 36.9° | 18.9° | 27.9° | 1.94" | — |
| March | 47.1° | 27.5° | 37.3° | 2.31" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 37.0° | 48.9° | 3.52" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 48.4° | 60.3° | 4.37" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.7° | 70.0° | 3.67" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 61.1° | 73.1° | 2.83" | — |
| August | 82.9° | 59.6° | 71.2° | 3.28" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 51.4° | 64.3° | 2.94" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 41.5° | 52.9° | 2.59" | — |
| November | 50.0° | 30.8° | 40.4° | 3.09" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 22.9° | 30.5° | 2.27" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Antwerp village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| St. Joe town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Cecil village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Spencerville CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| Sherwood village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903935112. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.