Miami County, Ohio

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Miami County
County
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County courthouse in Troy
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Seal
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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°03′N84°14′W / 40.05°N 84.23°W / 40.05; -84.23
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1807 [1]
Named for Miami people
Seat Troy
Largest cityTroy*
Area
 • Total410 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land407 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Water3.1 sq mi (8 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total108,774
 • Density270/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts 8th, 15th
Website www.miamicountyohio.gov

Miami County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 108,774. [2] Its county seat is Troy. [3] The county is named in honor of the Miami people. [4]

Contents

Miami County is part of the Dayton, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) (0.8%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810 3,941—
1820 8,851124.6%
1830 12,80744.7%
1840 19,68853.7%
1850 24,99927.0%
1860 29,95919.8%
1870 32,7409.3%
1880 36,15810.4%
1890 39,7549.9%
1900 43,1058.4%
1910 45,0474.5%
1920 48,4287.5%
1930 51,3015.9%
1940 52,6322.6%
1950 61,30916.5%
1960 72,90118.9%
1970 84,34215.7%
1980 90,3817.2%
1990 93,1823.1%
2000 98,8686.1%
2010 102,5063.7%
2020 108,7746.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2020 [2] >

2000 census

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families living in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile (94 people/km2). There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 units per square mile (39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.78% White, 1.95% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 38,437 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% 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 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,109, and the median income for a family was $51,169. Males had a median income of $37,357 versus $25,493 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,669. About 5.10% of families and 6.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 102,506 people, 40,917 households, and 28,626 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 252.1 inhabitants per square mile (97.3/km2). There were 44,256 housing units at an average density of 108.8 units per square mile (42.0 units/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 94.4% white, 2.0% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 34.5% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 10.2% were English, and 9.8% were American. [13]

Of the 40,917 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.6 years. [11]

The median income for a household in the county was $51,507 and the median income for a family was $61,190. Males had a median income of $46,133 versus $32,699 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,006. About 7.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Politics

Miami County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections, with Democrats winning the county only three times in 1912, 1936, and 1964.

United States presidential election results for Miami County, Ohio [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 41,37171.23%15,66326.97%1,0431.80%
2016 37,07969.84%13,12024.71%2,8955.45%
2012 34,60666.53%16,38331.50%1,0251.97%
2008 33,41763.15%18,37234.72%1,1262.13%
2004 33,99265.67%17,60634.01%1620.31%
2000 26,03760.78%15,58436.38%1,2202.85%
1996 19,50948.77%15,54038.85%4,95612.39%
1992 19,74145.90%12,54729.17%10,71824.92%
1988 24,91568.38%11,13830.57%3811.05%
1984 26,30072.42%9,69526.70%3200.88%
1980 19,92855.65%12,89336.01%2,9878.34%
1976 18,68657.65%13,07440.34%6532.01%
1972 21,22668.44%9,12129.41%6652.14%
1968 16,99750.62%13,22839.40%3,3529.98%
1964 12,98540.12%19,37959.88%00.00%
1960 22,15165.30%11,77034.70%00.00%
1956 20,13568.57%9,22931.43%00.00%
1952 19,52565.11%10,46234.89%00.00%
1948 13,10056.33%10,06643.29%890.38%
1944 14,75158.47%10,47641.53%00.00%
1940 14,72555.52%11,79944.48%00.00%
1936 11,34344.86%12,75450.44%1,1894.70%
1932 12,15751.95%10,67745.62%5682.43%
1928 16,06372.80%5,86726.59%1360.62%
1924 11,85162.70%5,29628.02%1,7549.28%
1920 13,12260.28%8,07637.10%5722.63%
1916 5,77248.61%5,58247.01%5194.37%
1912 3,61532.49%4,31038.74%3,20028.76%
1908 6,55853.69%5,36943.95%2882.36%
1904 6,79362.44%3,64633.51%4404.04%
1900 6,19753.86%5,12744.56%1811.57%
1896 6,05152.60%5,38746.83%650.57%
1892 5,11051.26%4,27142.84%5885.90%
1888 5,31253.04%4,25842.51%4464.45%
1884 5,27355.56%4,08443.03%1341.41%
1880 4,92857.33%3,60441.93%640.74%
1876 4,38855.40%3,50944.31%230.29%
1872 3,75356.03%2,91043.45%350.52%
1868 3,95859.82%2,65940.18%00.00%
1864 3,82161.94%2,34838.06%00.00%
1860 3,43158.69%2,33739.98%781.33%
1856 3,17159.63%1,98837.38%1592.99%

Government

Current officials

Miami County Court of Common Pleas

Municipal Court

Education

Public school districts

Miscellaneous education

The Western Ohio Japanese Language School (オハイオ西部日本語学校 Ohaio Seibu Nihongo Gakkō) is a supplementary weekend Japanese school in unincorporated Miami County, near Troy. It started in April 1988. [17]

Communities

Municipalities and townships of Miami County Map of Miami County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Municipalities and townships of Miami County

Cities

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

See also

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References

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  2. 1 2 2020 census
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  16. ↑ Bowman, Nancy (April 4, 2024). "Miami County judge Nasal resigns; attorneys can apply for vacancy". Dayton Daily News. Cox Enterprises. Retrieved April 18, 2024. Judge Gary Nasal of Miami County Municipal Court resigned effective March 31.
  17. ↑ "本校概要" (Archive). Western Ohio Japanese Language School. Retrieved on May 11, 2014.

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