Washington County, Ohio

For counties with a similar name, see Washington County (disambiguation).
Washington County, Ohio

Washington County Courthouse

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Map of Ohio highlighting Washington County
Location in the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded 27 July, 1788[1]
Named for George Washington
Seat Marietta
Largest city Marietta
Area
 • Total 640 sq mi (1,658 km2)
 • Land 632 sq mi (1,637 km2)
 • Water 8.0 sq mi (21 km2), 1.3%
Population
 • (2010) 61,778
 • Density 98/sq mi (38/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.washingtongov.org

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,778.[2] Its county seat is Marietta.[3] The county, the oldest in the state, is named for George Washington.[4]

Washington County comprises the Marietta, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (1.3%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-largest county in Ohio by land area.

Washington County's southern and eastern boundary is the Ohio River. The Muskingum River, Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, and the Little Hocking River flow through the county to the Ohio River.[6]

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18005,427—
18105,99110.4%
182010,42574.0%
183011,73112.5%
184020,82377.5%
185029,54041.9%
186036,26822.8%
187040,60912.0%
188043,2446.5%
189042,380−2.0%
190048,24513.8%
191045,422−5.9%
192043,049−5.2%
193042,437−1.4%
194043,5372.6%
195044,4072.0%
196051,68916.4%
197057,16010.6%
198064,26612.4%
199062,254−3.1%
200063,2511.6%
201061,778−2.3%
Est. 201561,112[7]−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 63,251 people, 25,137 households, and 17,671 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 27,760 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.5% were of German, 23.4% American, 12.3% English and 11.0% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 25,137 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,275, and the median income for a family was $41,605. Males had a median income of $32,034 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,082. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 61,778 people, 25,587 households, and 17,092 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 97.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.8/km2). There were 28,367 housing units at an average density of 44.9 per square mile (17.3/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 96.5% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 29.3% were German, 16.7% were Irish, 11.8% were English, and 10.7% were American.[15]

Of the 25,587 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.0 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,654 and the median income for a family was $53,131. Males had a median income of $42,460 versus $28,828 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,786. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Government

Washington County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. Washington County's elected commissioners are: Tim Irvine (R), David White (R), and Ron Feathers (R).[17]

Politics

Washington County vote
by party in presidential elections[18]
Year Republican Democratic
2016 67.9% 19,901 26.8% 7,841
2012 58.4% 17,284 39.4% 11,651
2008 56.9% 17,019 41.3% 12,368
2004 58.0% 17,532 41.5% 12,538
2000 57.9% 15,342 39.2% 10,383
1996 46.1% 11,965 42.1% 10,945
1992 43.5% 12,204 37.0% 10,380
1988 59.3% 14,767 40.0% 9,967
1984 66.1% 16,529 31.7% 7,920
1980 59.7% 14,310 33.1% 7,936
1976 54.6% 11,513 42.3% 8,914
1972 68.6% 14,023 28.5% 5,814
1968 58.3% 11,888 33.9% 6,922
1964 44.2% 8,873 55.8% 11,193
1960 64.4% 14,197 35.6% 7,856

Washington county is perhaps the most Republican county in eastern Ohio. In 1976 it was one of only two counties on the eastern Ohio border to vote for President Gerald Ford, and in 1996 it was the only county on the eastern border to vote for Bob Dole.

Education

There are six high schools that serve the people of Washington County (as of 2016).

There is also the Washington County Career Center, a tech school, and the Washington State Community College, a two-year college, both located in Marietta.

Communities

Map of Washington County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
Downtown Marietta and the Muskingum River in July 2006

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Washington County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. 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. ↑ "Washington County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1991. pp. 71–73, 80–81. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
  7. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  17. ↑ "Washington County Board of Commissioners". Washington County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  18. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/

Further reading

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Coordinates: 39°28′N 81°29′W / 39.46°N 81.49°W / 39.46; -81.49

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