Pendleton is an incorporated

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in Warren County,

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. The population was 43 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Pendleton was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1951. J. W. Pendleton, an early postmaster, most likely gave the community his last name. Pendleton was

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ted in 1858 when the railroad was extended to that point.

Geography

According to the

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, the village has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 43 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The

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was . There were 15 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 100.0%

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. There were 14 households, of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were

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living together, 28.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.64. The median age in the village was 33.5 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 4.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

Education

It is in the Warren County R-III School District.
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