Wyandot County, Ohio

Wyandot County, Ohio
Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Wyandot County
Location in the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded February 3, 1845[1]
Named for the Wyandot people
Seat Upper Sandusky
Largest city Upper Sandusky
Area
 • Total 408 sq mi (1,057 km2)
 • Land 407 sq mi (1,054 km2)
 • Water 0.7 sq mi (2 km2), 0.2%
Population
 • (2010) 22,615
 • Density 56/sq mi (22/km2)
Congressional district 5th
Time zone Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.co.wyandot.oh.us

Wyandot County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,615.[2] Its county seat is Upper Sandusky.[3] It was named for the Wyandot Indians, who lived here before and after European encounter. Their autonym is variously translated from their language as "around the plains" and "dwellers on the peninsula".[4]

The county was organized by the state legislature from parts of Crawford, Marion, Hardin and Hancock counties on February 3, 1845.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 408 square miles (1,060 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
185011,194—
186015,59639.3%
187018,55319.0%
188022,39520.7%
189021,722−3.0%
190021,125−2.7%
191020,760−1.7%
192019,481−6.2%
193019,036−2.3%
194019,2181.0%
195019,7853.0%
196021,6489.4%
197021,8260.8%
198022,6513.8%
199022,254−1.8%
200022,9082.9%
201022,615−1.3%
Est. 201722,029[6]−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2017[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 22,908 people, 8,882 households, and 6,270 families residing in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 9,324 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.91% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.6% were of German, 19.5% American, 7.0% English and 6.9% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 8,882 households out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% 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 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,839, and the median income for a family was $45,173. Males had a median income of $31,716 versus $22,395 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,170. About 3.80% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 22,615 people, 9,091 households, and 6,236 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 55.6 inhabitants per square mile (21.5/km2). There were 9,870 housing units at an average density of 24.3 per square mile (9.4/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.9% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% were German, 11.8% were American, 11.2% were Irish, and 8.6% were English.[14]

Of the 9,091 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.4% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.5 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,216 and the median income for a family was $57,461. Males had a median income of $40,320 versus $30,027 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,553. About 4.6% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 70.2% 7,468 23.6% 2,515 6.2% 655
2012 58.3% 6,180 39.0% 4,137 2.7% 285
2008 57.0% 6,270 40.6% 4,461 2.5% 271
2004 65.7% 7,254 33.6% 3,708 0.7% 81
2000 62.2% 6,113 34.6% 3,397 3.2% 317
1996 46.6% 4,473 38.3% 3,677 15.2% 1,457
1992 42.2% 4,411 29.0% 3,031 28.7% 3,001
1988 66.9% 6,178 31.8% 2,936 1.4% 125
1984 74.8% 7,204 24.3% 2,342 0.9% 84
1980 63.1% 5,786 30.1% 2,757 6.9% 632
1976 56.9% 5,661 40.7% 4,043 2.4% 242
1972 68.2% 6,414 29.4% 2,771 2.4% 227
1968 57.9% 5,265 32.1% 2,919 10.0% 910
1964 44.0% 4,139 56.0% 5,273
1960 65.8% 6,786 34.2% 3,526
1956 73.2% 6,807 26.8% 2,495
1952 71.6% 7,015 28.4% 2,777
1948 59.3% 4,849 40.4% 3,308 0.3% 25
1944 65.5% 6,144 34.5% 3,231
1940 59.9% 6,272 40.1% 4,206
1936 41.4% 4,260 54.4% 5,597 4.2% 429
1932 41.4% 3,939 57.3% 5,451 1.3% 119
1928 65.4% 5,790 34.2% 3,024 0.4% 38
1924 50.9% 3,973 41.9% 3,271 7.3% 567
1920 50.5% 4,560 49.2% 4,443 0.3% 26
1916 38.7% 2,078 60.5% 3,250 0.8% 44
1912 26.9% 1,409 54.5% 2,848 18.6% 973
1908 41.4% 2,408 57.6% 3,353 1.1% 61
1904 47.9% 2,603 49.6% 2,697 2.5% 134
1900 41.7% 2,397 56.8% 3,268 1.5% 86
1896 40.4% 2,374 58.6% 3,441 0.9% 55
1892 40.3% 2,057 55.9% 2,857 3.9% 197
1888 41.6% 2,256 55.0% 2,981 3.3% 181
1884 43.1% 2,380 55.6% 3,074 1.4% 75
1880 44.5% 2,398 55.3% 2,981 0.3% 15
1876 44.2% 2,079 55.7% 2,619 0.1% 3
1872 46.1% 1,816 53.2% 2,095 0.7% 26

Government

Wyandot County is represented in the Ohio General Assembly by state Representative Wes Goodman who replaced Jeff McClain, former Wyandot County Auditor, and state Senator Dave Burke. McClain represents the 82nd Ohio House district, which also includes all of Crawford County and part of northern Marion County, having served in the Ohio House since his election in November 2008. Burke represents the 26th Ohio Senate district, which includes parts or all of eight counties currently, having been appointed to the seat in July 2011.

Wyandot County has three county commissioners who oversee the various county departments. Current commissioners are: Ron Metzger, Steven Seitz and Bill Clinger.[17]

Communities

Map of Wyandot County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

City

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Notable places, activities, and events

The largest solar energy farm in Ohio covers 80 acres (320,000 m2) adjacent to the Wyandot County Airport. It has 159,000 ground-mounted solar panels, and can produce 12 megawatts. It was inaugurated on 19 August 2010, with Governor Ted Strickland.[19][20] It was developed by PSEG Energy.[21]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Wyandot County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ "Wyandot County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  17. ↑ "Elected Officials". Wyandot County Courthouse Web Portal. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  18. ↑ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
  19. ↑ Ohio's Largest Solar Farm, solardaily.com, 24 August 2010, accessed 2 September 2010
  20. ↑ Officials hail big solar farm Archived 2012-03-05 at the Wayback Machine., Jim Maurer, "The Courier" (Findlay, Ohio), 20 August 2010, accessed 2 September 2010
  21. ↑ PSEG Wyandot, PSEG.com, accessed 2 September 2010

Coordinates: 40°51′N 83°18′W / 40.85°N 83.30°W / 40.85; -83.30

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