Champaign County, Ohio

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Champaign County
Champaign County Courthouse, Ohio.jpg
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°08′N83°46′W / 40.14°N 83.77°W / 40.14; -83.77
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1805 [1]
Named after "plain" in French
Seat Urbana
Largest cityUrbana
Area
  Total
430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
  Land429 sq mi (1,110 km2)
  Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
38,714 Decrease2.svg
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.champaignohio.com

Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,714. [2] Its county seat and largest city is Urbana. [3] The county takes its name from the French word for "open level country". [4] Champaign County became the 18th of 88 Ohio counties on March 1, 1805. It was formed from parts of Greene and Franklin counties by legislative action. [5] Champaign County comprises the Urbana, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Dayton–Springfield–Sidney, OH Combined Statistical Area.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water. [6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1810 6,303
1820 8,47934.5%
1830 12,13143.1%
1840 16,72137.8%
1850 19,78218.3%
1860 22,69814.7%
1870 24,1886.6%
1880 27,81715.0%
1890 26,980−3.0%
1900 26,642−1.3%
1910 26,351−1.1%
1920 25,071−4.9%
1930 24,103−3.9%
1940 25,2584.8%
1950 26,7936.1%
1960 29,71410.9%
1970 30,4912.6%
1980 33,64910.4%
1990 36,0197.0%
2000 38,8908.0%
2010 40,0973.1%
2020 38,714−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2020 [2]

2020 census

Champaign County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 1980 [11] Pop 1990 [12] Pop 2000 [13] Pop 2010 [14] Pop 2020 [15] % 1980% 1990% 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)32,31534,56437,07937,74335,31496.04%95.96%95.34%94.13%91.22%
Black or African American alone (NH)9749868918746832.89%2.74%2.29%2.18%1.76%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)2668113134790.08%0.19%0.29%0.33%0.20%
Asian alone (NH)65111991511250.19%0.31%0.25%0.38%0.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)x [16] x [17] 5127xx0.01%0.03%0.02%
Other race alone (NH)314439321390.09%0.12%0.10%0.08%0.36%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)x [18] x [19] 3957001,719xx1.02%1.75%4.44%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2382462694516480.71%0.68%0.69%1.12%1.67%
Total33,64936,01938,89040,09738,714 100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 census, there were 38,714 people, and 15,506 households in the county. [2] The population density was 90.2 people per square mile (34.8 people/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.4% White, 2.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 2.4% two or more races. [2] Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. [15]

22% of the population was under 18, and 5.4% were under 5. 18.7% of the population were over 65. 50% of the population was female, and 50% was male. [2]

The median income for a household in the county was $62,865. The per capita income for the county was $30,090. 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line. [2]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 40,097 people, 15,329 households, and 10,925 families living in the county. [20] The population density was 93.5 inhabitants per square mile (36.1/km2). There were 16,755 housing units at an average density of 39.1 units per square mile (15.1 units/km2). [21] The racial makeup of the county was 94.7% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population. [20] In terms of ancestry, 27.6% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 14.3% were American, and 11.8% were English. [22]

Of the 15,329 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.7 years. [20]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,246 and the median income for a family was $58,433. Males had a median income of $44,920 versus $32,847 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,438. About 10.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. [23]

2000 census

As of the census [24] of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families living in the county. The population density was 91 inhabitants per square mile (35/km2). There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 units per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.73% White, 2.30% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,952 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,139, and the median income for a family was $50,430. Males had a median income of $38,265 versus $26,241 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,542. About 5.10% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Champaign County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. It has only voted Democratic three times since 1856.

United States presidential election results for Champaign County, Ohio [25]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 15,33474.57%4,94424.04%2861.39%
2020 14,58972.93%5,06225.31%3521.76%
2016 12,63169.24%4,59425.18%1,0185.58%
2012 11,04559.81%7,04438.14%3792.05%
2008 11,14158.84%7,38539.00%4102.17%
2004 11,71862.41%6,96837.11%900.48%
2000 9,22058.80%5,95537.98%5053.22%
1996 6,56844.10%5,99040.22%2,33515.68%
1992 7,00443.10%5,20132.00%4,04724.90%
1988 8,99567.29%4,27231.96%1010.76%
1984 9,93573.05%3,54426.06%1210.89%
1980 7,35660.17%4,10933.61%7606.22%
1976 6,52656.74%4,74841.28%2281.98%
1972 8,75669.48%3,62628.77%2211.75%
1968 6,86353.83%4,26433.44%1,62312.73%
1964 5,58843.91%7,13856.09%00.00%
1960 9,14166.72%4,56033.28%00.00%
1956 8,76769.48%3,85130.52%00.00%
1952 8,88066.06%4,56333.94%00.00%
1948 6,49258.49%4,58541.31%230.21%
1944 7,79561.89%4,80038.11%00.00%
1940 7,84156.94%5,92943.06%00.00%
1936 6,87250.09%6,48547.27%3622.64%
1932 6,19148.70%6,39650.31%1250.98%
1928 7,65169.52%3,29629.95%590.54%
1924 6,18160.33%3,57534.90%4894.77%
1920 7,28560.07%4,77539.37%680.56%
1916 3,69551.80%3,33846.80%1001.40%
1912 2,39235.08%2,76340.53%1,66324.39%
1908 4,15355.69%3,16042.38%1441.93%
1904 4,19261.98%2,33634.54%2353.47%
1900 4,30656.32%3,19241.75%1481.94%
1896 4,31455.13%3,43243.86%791.01%
1892 3,70853.97%2,79140.62%3725.41%
1888 3,93353.58%3,04941.53%3594.89%
1884 4,15756.41%3,07841.77%1341.82%
1880 4,10058.38%2,86540.79%580.83%
1876 3,52854.99%2,87244.76%160.25%
1872 3,05958.08%2,18541.48%230.44%
1868 2,95458.01%2,13841.99%00.00%
1864 2,76661.06%1,76438.94%00.00%
1860 2,32552.12%1,81040.57%3267.31%
1856 1,99549.55%1,71142.50%3207.95%
United States Senate election results for Champaign County, Ohio1 [26]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 13,91768.68%5,54727.37%8013.95%

Communities

Map of Champaign County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels Map of Champaign County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Champaign County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Libraries

The following libraries serve the communities of Champaign County.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. "Ohio County Profiles: Champaign County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2020 census
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "Agriculture & Natural Resources in Champaign County". Ohio State University Extension. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  5. The History of Champaign County, Ohio. W. H. Beers & Co. 1881.
  6. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  9. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  10. "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 7, 2015.
  11. "1980 Census of Population - General Social and Economic Characteristics - Ohio- Table 59 - Persons by Spanish Origin, Race, and Sex: 1980 AND Table 58 - Race by Sex: 1980" (PDF). United States Census Bureau . p. 49-67 and 27-47.
  12. "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Ohio: Table 6 - Race and Hispanic Origin" (PDF). United States Census Bureau . p. 21-95.
  13. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Champaign County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau .
  14. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Champaign County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau .
  15. 1 2 "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Champaign County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau .
  16. included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
  17. included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  18. not an option in the 1980 Census
  19. not an option in the 1990 Census
  20. 1 2 3 "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.
  21. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  22. "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.
  23. "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.
  24. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  25. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  26. "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Texas by county. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

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