Marion County, Ohio

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Marion County
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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°35′N83°10′W / 40.59°N 83.16°W / 40.59; -83.16
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedFebruary 20, 1820
Named for Francis Marion
Seat Marion
Largest cityMarion
Area
  Total
404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
  Land404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
  Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
65,359 Decrease2.svg
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.co.marion.oh.us

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,359. [1] Its county seat is Marion. [2] The county was erected by the state of Ohio on February 20, 1820 and later reorganized in 1824. [3] It is named for General Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion, a South Carolinian officer in the Revolutionary War. [4] Marion County comprises the Marion, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 404 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.1%) is water. [5] It is the fifth-smallest county in Ohio by total area.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1830 6,551
1840 14,765125.4%
1850 12,618−14.5%
1860 15,49022.8%
1870 16,1844.5%
1880 20,56527.1%
1890 24,72720.2%
1900 28,67816.0%
1910 33,97118.5%
1920 42,00423.6%
1930 45,4208.1%
1940 44,898−1.1%
1950 49,95911.3%
1960 60,22120.5%
1970 64,7247.5%
1980 67,9745.0%
1990 64,274−5.4%
2000 66,2173.0%
2010 66,5010.4%
2020 65,359−1.7%
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 66,217 people, 24,578 households, and 17,253 families living in the county. The population density was 164 inhabitants per square mile (63/km2). There were 26,298 housing units at an average density of 65 units per square mile (25/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.10% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 24,578 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 106.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,709, and the median income for a family was $45,297. Males had a median income of $33,179 versus $23,586 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,255. About 7.40% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 66,501 people, 24,691 households, and 16,837 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 164.7 inhabitants per square mile (63.6/km2). There were 27,834 housing units at an average density of 68.9 units per square mile (26.6 units/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 91.1% white, 5.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 29.7% were German, 15.2% were Irish, 14.7% were American, and 10.2% were English. [13]

Of the 24,691 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 39.9 years. [11]

The median income for a household in the county was $40,511 and the median income for a family was $50,900. Males had a median income of $39,741 versus $30,161 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,849. About 13.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Politics

Prior to 1940, Marion County supported Democrats in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates five times from 1856 to 1936. But starting with the 1940 election, the county has become a Republican stronghold in presidential elections with Lyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since, but Bill Clinton came within just 630 votes of winning it in 1996.

United States presidential election results for Marion County, Ohio [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 19,21969.96%7,90228.77%3491.27%
2020 19,02368.25%8,26929.67%5792.08%
2016 16,96164.06%7,92829.94%1,5896.00%
2012 14,26552.03%12,50445.61%6492.37%
2008 15,45453.12%12,87044.24%7682.64%
2004 17,17158.69%11,93040.78%1570.54%
2000 13,61754.87%10,37041.79%8283.34%
1996 11,11245.04%10,48242.48%3,08012.48%
1992 11,67542.13%9,44434.08%6,59623.80%
1988 14,86460.13%9,59638.82%2581.04%
1984 17,39265.77%8,82733.38%2240.85%
1980 14,60556.98%9,41936.75%1,6076.27%
1976 13,14153.38%10,96244.52%5172.10%
1972 17,19767.02%7,97031.06%4921.92%
1968 12,88753.10%8,61135.48%2,77311.43%
1964 10,05041.10%14,40058.90%00.00%
1960 15,21061.31%9,59838.69%00.00%
1956 15,12567.07%7,42532.93%00.00%
1952 14,58362.23%8,85137.77%00.00%
1948 10,33355.54%8,22344.20%500.27%
1944 11,92557.61%8,77542.39%00.00%
1940 11,81753.04%10,46246.96%00.00%
1936 9,07042.33%11,88155.45%4762.22%
1932 8,56944.10%10,35453.29%5062.60%
1928 13,39870.29%5,46828.69%1941.02%
1924 9,16154.20%5,23430.97%2,50614.83%
1920 11,32057.93%8,06541.27%1560.80%
1916 4,26443.29%5,27353.53%3133.18%
1912 3,21836.04%4,02445.07%1,68618.88%
1908 4,17546.12%4,65751.44%2212.44%
1904 4,47353.82%3,58143.09%2573.09%
1900 3,77047.03%4,14151.66%1051.31%
1896 3,42645.40%4,01653.21%1051.39%
1892 2,47740.93%3,28254.23%2934.84%
1888 2,52141.38%3,29754.12%2744.50%
1884 2,43943.11%3,11855.12%1001.77%
1880 2,19242.46%2,93256.79%390.76%
1876 1,91842.23%2,60357.31%210.46%
1872 1,34041.42%1,84256.94%531.64%
1868 1,54844.43%1,93655.57%00.00%
1864 1,52046.91%1,72053.09%00.00%
1860 1,59549.03%1,64050.42%180.55%
1856 1,36751.66%1,27548.19%40.15%

Government

Marion County is represented by two members of the Ohio House of Representatives, as it is split between the 86th and 87th Ohio House Districts. State Representative Tracy Richardson, elected in 2018, represents the 86th Ohio House district, and Riordan T. McClain, appointed in 2018, serves the 87th Ohio House District.

The entirety of Marion County lies within the 26th Ohio Senate District, currently represented by Bill Reineke, who defeated Democrat Craig Swartz in the 2020 Ohio Senate election.

Education

Colleges and universities

Public school districts

Five school districts cover the majority of Marion County:

Additionally, Buckeye Valley Local School District, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools, Northmor Local School District, and Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District cover small areas on the edges of the county. [16]

Communities

Map of Marion County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Map of Marion County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Marion County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

City

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 2020 census
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. 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. U.S. Government Printing Office. p.  200.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 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 9, 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 2, 2018.
  16. "Marion County School Map". Elgin Local Schools. Retrieved July 19, 2018.

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