Darke County, Ohio

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Darke County
County
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Darke County Courthouse, Sheriff's House and Jail
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Flag
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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′N84°37′W / 40.13°N 84.62°W / 40.13; -84.62
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1817
Named for William Darke
Seat Greenville
Largest cityGreenville
Area
 • Total
600 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land598 sq mi (1,550 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
51,881 Decrease2.svg
 • Density86/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 8th
Website www.mydarkecounty.com

Darke County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 51,881. [1] Its county seat and largest city is Greenville. [2] The county was created in 1809 and later organized in 1817. [3] It is named for William Darke, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. [4] Darke County comprises the Greenville, 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 600 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 598 square miles (1,550 km2) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (0.3%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 3,622—
1830 6,20471.3%
1840 13,282114.1%
1850 20,27652.7%
1860 26,00928.3%
1870 32,27824.1%
1880 40,49625.5%
1890 42,9616.1%
1900 42,532−1.0%
1910 42,9330.9%
1920 42,911−0.1%
1930 38,009−11.4%
1940 38,8312.2%
1950 41,7997.6%
1960 45,6129.1%
1970 49,1417.7%
1980 55,09612.1%
1990 53,619−2.7%
2000 53,309−0.6%
2010 52,959−0.7%
2020 51,881−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2020 [1]

2000 census

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families living in the county. The population density was 89 inhabitants per square mile (34/km2). There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 units per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.09% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 43.1% were of German, 20.1% American, 8.1% English, 6.8% Irish and 5.8% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 20,419 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.00% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% 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 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,307, and the median income for a family was $45,735. Males had a median income of $32,933 versus $23,339 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,670. About 6.00% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.10% of those under age 18 and 9.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 52,959 people, 20,929 households, and 14,673 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 88.5 inhabitants per square mile (34.2/km2). There were 22,730 housing units at an average density of 38.0 units per square mile (14.7 units/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 38.9% were German, 11.5% were American, 10.6% were Irish, and 9.0% were English. [13]

Of the 20,929 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 40.8 years. [11]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,280, and the median income for a family was $53,454. Males had a median income of $40,402 versus $28,310 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,483. About 7.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Politics

Originally settled by numerous migrants from the South, Darke County supported Democratic presidential candidates prior to 1912. It voted for Republicans only three times from 1856 to 1908. The county was a bellwether from 1912 to 1936.

Starting with the 1940 election, it has become a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. Lyndon B. Johnson was the only Democratic candidate supported by county voters since then.

United States presidential election results for Darke County, Ohio [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 22,23482.01%4,58316.90%2951.09%
2020 22,00481.01%4,73117.42%4261.57%
2016 20,01278.17%4,47017.46%1,1194.37%
2012 18,10871.21%6,82626.84%4961.95%
2008 17,29066.92%7,96430.82%5842.26%
2004 18,30669.57%7,84629.82%1610.61%
2000 14,81763.68%7,74133.27%7093.05%
1996 10,79846.88%8,87138.52%3,36314.60%
1992 11,09845.44%7,01628.72%6,31225.84%
1988 14,91467.93%6,85131.21%1890.86%
1984 16,37972.81%5,90426.25%2110.94%
1980 12,77358.17%7,63534.77%1,5507.06%
1976 11,58052.75%9,90145.10%4722.15%
1972 13,86265.71%6,53430.97%7003.32%
1968 10,92653.78%7,37136.28%2,0189.93%
1964 8,58140.83%12,43359.17%00.00%
1960 14,04864.55%7,71535.45%00.00%
1956 13,44765.32%7,13834.68%00.00%
1952 13,67064.28%7,59735.72%00.00%
1948 8,95650.28%8,77049.23%870.49%
1944 11,13558.08%8,03641.92%00.00%
1940 11,14753.60%9,65146.40%00.00%
1936 8,37541.29%11,11454.79%7943.91%
1932 8,28441.65%11,12255.92%4832.43%
1928 11,76566.34%5,82232.83%1470.83%
1924 9,16652.92%7,31642.24%8394.84%
1920 9,55252.59%8,45946.58%1510.83%
1916 4,32239.78%6,18656.94%3573.29%
1912 3,10730.43%5,02749.24%2,07520.33%
1908 4,95142.60%6,39154.99%2812.42%
1904 5,20349.26%5,03047.62%3293.11%
1900 4,83443.79%6,00354.38%2011.82%
1896 4,38441.28%6,15157.92%840.79%
1892 3,73739.99%4,91652.61%6917.40%
1888 4,26741.84%5,49553.88%4374.28%
1884 4,39044.29%5,44254.91%790.80%
1880 4,04643.46%5,16755.51%961.03%
1876 3,57743.38%4,66756.60%10.01%
1872 3,06952.35%2,76047.07%340.58%
1868 2,98948.73%3,14551.27%00.00%
1864 2,58448.90%2,70051.10%00.00%
1860 2,46049.23%2,47949.61%581.16%
1856 2,08648.70%1,98846.42%2094.88%

Government

Darke County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners who oversee the various county departments, in similar fashion to all but two of the 88 Ohio counties. Darke County's elected commissioners are Mike Rhoades, Mike Stegall, and Matt Aultman. [16]

Education

Public school districts

School districts (this includes any school district with portions of the county, no matter how slight, even if the schools and/or administrative offices are in another county) [17]

Communities

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

City

Villages

Townships

[18]

Unincorporated communities

Historic places

Darke County has 25 places listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Darke County Courthouse, Sheriff's House, and Jail, and the Versailles Town Hall and Wayne Township House.

Darke County is home to the Eldora Speedway located near New Weston, which hosts many big events throughout the year.

Notable residents

See also

Footnotes

  1. 1 2 2020 census
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 100.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on May 30, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  8. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 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 7, 2015.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. 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.
  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 1, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Elected Officials". Darke County Ohio Homepage. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  17. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Darke County, OH" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved October 31, 2024. - list
  18. ↑ "TOWNSHIP WEBSITES | Ohio Township Association". Archived from the original on July 15, 2016.

Further reading

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