Wyandot County, Ohio

"Wyandot County" redirects here. Not to be confused with Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Wyandot County
County
Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°51′N83°18′W / 40.85°N 83.3°W / 40.85; -83.3
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	February 3, 1845 [1]
Named for	the Wyandot people
Seat	Upper Sandusky
Largest city	Upper Sandusky
Area
• Total	408 sq mi (1,060 km2)
• Land	407 sq mi (1,050 km2)
• Water	0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population  (2020)
• Total	21,900
• Density	54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts	4th, 5th
Website	www.co.wyandot.oh.us

Wyandot County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,900. ^[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

• Seneca County (north)
• Crawford County (east)
• Marion County (south)
• Hardin County (southwest)
• Hancock County (northwest)

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1850	11,194		—
1860	15,596		39.3%
1870	18,553		19.0%
1880	22,395		20.7%
1890	21,722		−3.0%
1900	21,125		−2.7%
1910	20,760		−1.7%
1920	19,481		−6.2%
1930	19,036		−2.3%
1940	19,218		1.0%
1950	19,785		3.0%
1960	21,648		9.4%
1970	21,826		0.8%
1980	22,651		3.8%
1990	22,254		−1.8%
2000	22,908		2.9%
2010	22,615		−1.3%
2020	21,900		−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8] 1990-2000 [9] 2020 [2]

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 22,908 people, 8,882 households, and 6,270 families living in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile (22 people/km²). There were 9,324 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9/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 living in the county. ^[11] The population density was 55.6 inhabitants per square mile (21.5 inhabitants/km²). There were 9,870 housing units at an average density of 24.3 units per square mile (9.4 units/km²). ^[12] 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. ^[11] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% were German, 11.8% were American, 11.2% were Irish, and 8.6% were English. ^[13]

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. ^[11]

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. ^[14]

Politics

From 1856 to 1916, Wyandot County was consistently Democratic, voting for the party's candidates in every presidential election in that span. Since 1916, it has become a strongly Republican county, voting for Republican presidential candidates in all but three elections that were national landslides for the Democratic Party, & none since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Wyandot County, Ohio ^[15]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	8,462	74.21%	2,733	23.97%	208	1.82%
2016	7,468	70.20%	2,515	23.64%	655	6.16%
2012	6,180	58.29%	4,137	39.02%	285	2.69%
2008	6,270	56.99%	4,461	40.55%	271	2.46%
2004	7,254	65.69%	3,708	33.58%	81	0.73%
2000	6,113	62.21%	3,397	34.57%	317	3.23%
1996	4,473	46.56%	3,677	38.27%	1,457	15.17%
1992	4,411	42.24%	3,031	29.02%	3,001	28.74%
1988	6,178	66.87%	2,936	31.78%	125	1.35%
1984	7,204	74.81%	2,342	24.32%	84	0.87%
1980	5,786	63.06%	2,757	30.05%	632	6.89%
1976	5,661	56.92%	4,043	40.65%	242	2.43%
1972	6,414	68.15%	2,771	29.44%	227	2.41%
1968	5,265	57.90%	2,919	32.10%	910	10.01%
1964	4,139	43.98%	5,273	56.02%	0	0.00%
1960	6,786	65.81%	3,526	34.19%	0	0.00%
1956	6,807	73.18%	2,495	26.82%	0	0.00%
1952	7,015	71.64%	2,777	28.36%	0	0.00%
1948	4,849	59.26%	3,308	40.43%	25	0.31%
1944	6,144	65.54%	3,231	34.46%	0	0.00%
1940	6,272	59.86%	4,206	40.14%	0	0.00%
1936	4,260	41.42%	5,597	54.41%	429	4.17%
1932	3,939	41.42%	5,451	57.32%	119	1.25%
1928	5,790	65.41%	3,024	34.16%	38	0.43%
1924	3,973	50.86%	3,271	41.88%	567	7.26%
1920	4,560	50.50%	4,443	49.21%	26	0.29%
1916	2,078	38.68%	3,250	60.50%	44	0.82%
1912	1,409	26.94%	2,848	54.46%	973	18.60%
1908	2,408	41.36%	3,353	57.59%	61	1.05%
1904	2,603	47.90%	2,697	49.63%	134	2.47%
1900	2,397	41.68%	3,268	56.82%	86	1.50%
1896	2,374	40.44%	3,441	58.62%	55	0.94%
1892	2,057	40.25%	2,857	55.90%	197	3.85%
1888	2,256	41.64%	2,981	55.02%	181	3.34%
1884	2,380	43.05%	3,074	55.60%	75	1.36%
1880	2,398	44.46%	2,981	55.27%	15	0.28%
1876	2,079	44.22%	2,619	55.71%	3	0.06%
1872	1,816	46.13%	2,095	53.21%	26	0.66%
1868	1,734	44.19%	2,190	55.81%	0	0.00%
1864	1,730	47.94%	1,879	52.06%	0	0.00%
1860	1,567	47.72%	1,670	50.85%	47	1.43%
1856	1,247	47.36%	1,278	48.54%	108	4.10%

Government

See also: Ohio county government

Wyandot County is represented in the Ohio General Assembly by State Representative Riordan McClain (House District 87) and State Senator Dave Burke (Senate District 26). McClain represents the 87th Ohio House district, which also includes all of Crawford and Morrow counties as well as parts of northern Marion County and southwestern Seneca County. McClain was elected to his first full term in November 2018 after having been appointed to the seat in January 2018. Burke represents the 26th Ohio Senate district, which includes parts or all of 7 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. ^[16]

Communities

Map of Wyandot County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

City

• Upper Sandusky (county seat)

Towns and villages

• Carey
• Forest
• Harpster
• Kirby
• Marseilles
• Nevada
• Sycamore
• Wharton

Townships

• Antrim
• Crane
• Crawford
• Eden
• Jackson
• Marseilles
• Mifflin
• Pitt
• Richland
• Ridge
• Salem
• Sycamore
• Tymochtee

Census-designated place

• McCutchenville

Unincorporated communities

• Belle Vernon
• Brownstown
• Crawford
• Deunquat
• Little Sandusky
• Lovell
• Mexico
• Seal
• Tymochtee
• Wyandot

Notable people

• Darius D. Hare, born near Adrian, United States Congressman from Ohio ^[17]
• John Stewart, Methodist missionary

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 August 19, 2010, with Governor Ted Strickland. ^{[18] [19]} It was developed by PSEG Energy. ^[20]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Wyandot County, Ohio

References

1. "Ohio County Profiles: Wyandot County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
2. 2020 census
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6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
16. "Elected Officials". Wyandot County Courthouse Web Portal. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
17. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
18. Ohio's Largest Solar Farm, solardaily.com, August 24, 2010, accessed September 2, 2010
19. Officials hail big solar farm Archived March 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine , Jim Maurer, "The Courier" (Findlay, Ohio), August 20, 2010, accessed September 2, 2010
20. PSEG Wyandot, PSEG.com, accessed September 2, 2010

External links

• Wyandot County Government's website

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