Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign County
County
Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana
Flag Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°08′N83°46′W / 40.14°N 83.77°W / 40.14; -83.77
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	March 1, 1805 [1]
Named for	"plain" in French
Seat	Urbana
Largest city	Urbana
Area
• Total	430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
• Land	429 sq mi (1,110 km2)
• Water	1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population  (2020)
• Total	38,714
• Density	90/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	www.co.champaign.oh.us

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.

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

• Logan County (north)
• Union County (northeast)
• Madison County (southeast)
• Clark County (south)
• Miami County (southwest)
• Shelby County (northwest)

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1810	6,303		—
1820	8,479		34.5%
1830	12,131		43.1%
1840	16,721		37.8%
1850	19,782		18.3%
1860	22,698		14.7%
1870	24,188		6.6%
1880	27,817		15.0%
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	25,258		4.8%
1950	26,793		6.1%
1960	29,714		10.9%
1970	30,491		2.6%
1980	33,649		10.4%
1990	36,019		7.0%
2000	38,890		8.0%
2010	40,097		3.1%
2020	38,714		−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9] 1990-2000 [10] 2020 [2]

2000 census

As of the census ^[11] 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.

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. ^[12] 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). ^[13] 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. ^[12] In terms of ancestry, 27.6% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 14.3% were American, and 11.8% were English. ^[14]

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. ^[12]

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. ^[15]

2020 census

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. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population. ^[2]

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]

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 ^[16]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	15,334	74.57%	4,944	24.04%	286	1.39%
2020	14,589	72.93%	5,062	25.31%	352	1.76%
2016	12,631	69.24%	4,594	25.18%	1,018	5.58%
2012	11,045	59.81%	7,044	38.14%	379	2.05%
2008	11,141	58.84%	7,385	39.00%	410	2.17%
2004	11,718	62.41%	6,968	37.11%	90	0.48%
2000	9,220	58.80%	5,955	37.98%	505	3.22%
1996	6,568	44.10%	5,990	40.22%	2,335	15.68%
1992	7,004	43.10%	5,201	32.00%	4,047	24.90%
1988	8,995	67.29%	4,272	31.96%	101	0.76%
1984	9,935	73.05%	3,544	26.06%	121	0.89%
1980	7,356	60.17%	4,109	33.61%	760	6.22%
1976	6,526	56.74%	4,748	41.28%	228	1.98%
1972	8,756	69.48%	3,626	28.77%	221	1.75%
1968	6,863	53.83%	4,264	33.44%	1,623	12.73%
1964	5,588	43.91%	7,138	56.09%	0	0.00%
1960	9,141	66.72%	4,560	33.28%	0	0.00%
1956	8,767	69.48%	3,851	30.52%	0	0.00%
1952	8,880	66.06%	4,563	33.94%	0	0.00%
1948	6,492	58.49%	4,585	41.31%	23	0.21%
1944	7,795	61.89%	4,800	38.11%	0	0.00%
1940	7,841	56.94%	5,929	43.06%	0	0.00%
1936	6,872	50.09%	6,485	47.27%	362	2.64%
1932	6,191	48.70%	6,396	50.31%	125	0.98%
1928	7,651	69.52%	3,296	29.95%	59	0.54%
1924	6,181	60.33%	3,575	34.90%	489	4.77%
1920	7,285	60.07%	4,775	39.37%	68	0.56%
1916	3,695	51.80%	3,338	46.80%	100	1.40%
1912	2,392	35.08%	2,763	40.53%	1,663	24.39%
1908	4,153	55.69%	3,160	42.38%	144	1.93%
1904	4,192	61.98%	2,336	34.54%	235	3.47%
1900	4,306	56.32%	3,192	41.75%	148	1.94%
1896	4,314	55.13%	3,432	43.86%	79	1.01%
1892	3,708	53.97%	2,791	40.62%	372	5.41%
1888	3,933	53.58%	3,049	41.53%	359	4.89%
1884	4,157	56.41%	3,078	41.77%	134	1.82%
1880	4,100	58.38%	2,865	40.79%	58	0.83%
1876	3,528	54.99%	2,872	44.76%	16	0.25%
1872	3,059	58.08%	2,185	41.48%	23	0.44%
1868	2,954	58.01%	2,138	41.99%	0	0.00%
1864	2,766	61.06%	1,764	38.94%	0	0.00%
1860	2,325	52.12%	1,810	40.57%	326	7.31%
1856	1,995	49.55%	1,711	42.50%	320	7.95%

Communities

Map of Champaign County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

City

• Urbana (county seat)

Villages

• Christiansburg
• Mechanicsburg
• Mutual
• North Lewisburg
• St. Paris
• Woodstock

Townships

• Adams
• Concord
• Goshen
• Harrison
• Jackson
• Johnson
• Mad River
• Rush
• Salem
• Union
• Urbana
• Wayne

Census-designated place

• Rosewood

Unincorporated communities

• Bowlusville
• Cable
• Carysville
• Catawba Station
• Crayon
• Darnell
• Eris
• Five Points
• Fountain Park
• Grandview Heights
• Kennard
• Kingscreek
• Lippincott
• Middletown
• Millerstown
• Mingo
• Northville
• Powhattan
• Springhills
• Terre Haute
• Thackery
• Westville

Libraries

The following libraries serve the communities of Champaign County.

• Champaign County Library in Urbana, Ohio and North Lewisburg, Ohio
• Mechanicsburg Public Library in Mechanicsburg, Ohio
• St. Paris Public Library in St. Paris, Ohio and Christiansburg, Ohio

Notable people

• Lawrence Borst, veterinarian and Indiana state legislator
• John Isaiah Caldwell, lawyer
• Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district
• Michael Kent, comedian and magician
• Matt Rife, comedian
• David Taylor, Olympic gold medalist wrestler

See also

• Kiser Lake State Park, located in Johnson Township
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Champaign County, Ohio

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. 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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. "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.
13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
14. "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.
15. "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.
16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.

External links

• Champaign County Government's website
• Champaign County's Community Portal website
• ChampaignOnline

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