Knox County, Ohio

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Knox County
County
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The Knox County Courthouse in 2013
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 40°23′N82°28′W / 40.38°N 82.47°W / 40.38; -82.47
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1808 [1]
Named for Henry Knox
Seat Mount Vernon
Largest cityMount Vernon
Area
 • Total
530 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Land525 sq mi (1,360 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
62,721
 • Estimate 
(2023)
63,320 Increase2.svg
 • Density120/sq mi (46/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 12th
Website www.co.knox.oh.us

Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,721. [2] Its county seat is Mount Vernon. [3] The county is named for Henry Knox, an officer in the American Revolutionary War who was later the first Secretary of War. [4] Knox County comprises the Mount Vernon, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Contents

History

Knox County was formed from Fairfield County [5] in 1808.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 530 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 525 square miles (1,360 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km2) (0.8%) is water. [6] Approximately 58% of the county is farmland and 28% is forested. [7] Most of the county lies in the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau with rolling hills and valleys. Although the relief is not sharp, some elevations in the county reach over 1400 feet above sea level.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810 2,149—
1820 8,326287.4%
1830 17,085105.2%
1840 29,57973.1%
1850 28,872−2.4%
1860 27,735−3.9%
1870 26,333−5.1%
1880 27,4314.2%
1890 27,6000.6%
1900 27,7680.6%
1910 30,1818.7%
1920 29,580−2.0%
1930 29,338−0.8%
1940 31,0245.7%
1950 35,28713.7%
1960 38,80810.0%
1970 41,7957.7%
1980 46,30410.8%
1990 47,4732.5%
2000 54,50014.8%
2010 60,92111.8%
2020 62,7213.0%
2023 (est.)63,320 [8] 1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
1790–1960 [10] 1900–1990 [11]
1990–2000 [12] 2020 [2]

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2010, [14] there were 60,921 people, 22,607 households, and 15,693 families living in the county. There were 24,997 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,607 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 20, 7.9% from 20 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. [15]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,734, and the median income for a family was $50,034. The per capita income for the county was $22,628. About 9.4% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

In Knox county, the 2000 census reported that the number of same-sex couples was 91 and the percent of same-sex couples out of all households was 0.46%. [16]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 60,921 people, 22,607 households, and 15,693 families living in the county. [17] The population density was 115.9 inhabitants per square mile (44.7/km2). There were 25,118 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.5/km2). [18] The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% white, 0.8% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. [17] In terms of ancestry, 30.5% were German, 14.4% were Irish, 13.9% were English, and 9.2% were American. [19]

Of the 22,607 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 38.3 years. [17]

The median income for a household in the county was $45,655 and the median income for a family was $55,881. Males had a median income of $41,762 versus $30,836 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,204. About 9.1% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. [20]

Politics

Knox County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The last time it supported Democrats was for Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Knox County, Ohio [21]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 23,11271.61%8,69826.95%4671.45%
2020 22,34071.01%8,58927.30%5301.68%
2016 19,13166.14%8,17128.25%1,6255.62%
2012 17,26660.66%10,47036.78%7272.55%
2008 16,64058.83%11,01438.94%6312.23%
2004 17,06863.11%9,82036.31%1570.58%
2000 13,39363.00%7,13333.55%7343.45%
1996 10,15950.62%7,56237.68%2,34711.70%
1992 9,04441.59%7,25933.38%5,44225.03%
1988 12,18063.44%6,88235.84%1380.72%
1984 14,06270.66%5,73028.79%1090.55%
1980 10,38457.07%6,58636.20%1,2256.73%
1976 9,29054.39%7,36143.09%4302.52%
1972 10,70563.95%5,37032.08%6643.97%
1968 9,07255.01%5,72534.71%1,69510.28%
1964 7,25839.27%11,22260.73%00.00%
1960 12,71165.94%6,56534.06%00.00%
1956 12,34771.35%4,95828.65%00.00%
1952 12,70569.05%5,69430.95%00.00%
1948 8,60758.33%6,12041.48%280.19%
1944 9,96364.13%5,57335.87%00.00%
1940 10,30359.27%7,08140.73%00.00%
1936 7,95647.81%8,31549.97%3702.22%
1932 8,27253.42%7,00845.25%2061.33%
1928 10,02873.07%3,60126.24%950.69%
1924 7,51957.43%4,72136.06%8536.51%
1920 8,17855.98%6,36143.54%710.49%
1916 3,64643.49%4,57854.61%1591.90%
1912 2,53032.05%3,63246.01%1,73221.94%
1908 4,31849.09%4,23348.12%2452.79%
1904 4,23556.17%3,03640.27%2693.57%
1900 4,01150.56%3,79747.86%1251.58%
1896 3,76247.72%4,06251.52%600.76%
1892 3,34745.98%3,48947.93%4446.10%
1888 3,58848.68%3,52847.86%2553.46%
1884 3,57349.03%3,53048.44%1852.54%
1880 3,43248.82%3,47549.43%1231.75%
1876 3,15148.15%3,30150.44%921.41%
1872 2,77349.44%2,73048.67%1061.89%
1868 2,90851.25%2,76648.75%00.00%
1864 2,89953.25%2,54546.75%00.00%
1860 2,86051.48%2,06037.08%63611.45%
1856 2,73551.64%2,43746.02%1242.34%

Government

People, who represent the county in various elected positions, at different levels of the government include:

County Commissioners

State Senate

State representative

United States House of Representatives

United States Senators

Economy

A large portion of Knox County's economy is based on agriculture, with gross cash receipts for crops and livestock at $110 million for 2011. Corn is the primary crop, followed by soybeans and livestock. [7] Mount Vernon, the county seat, is home to major employers in the county, Siemens Energy Inc. (formerly Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. and Cooper Industries before that) and Ariel Corporation, both of which are manufacturers of components used in the natural gas industry. Major employers in the county also include Kenyon College located in Gambier, Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, and the Kokosing Construction Company near Fredericktown.

Education

Communities

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

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Notable people, who lived or worked in Knox County, include the following:

See also

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