Washington County, Ohio

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Washington County
County
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Washington County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 39°28′N81°29′W / 39.46°N 81.49°W / 39.46; -81.49
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedJuly 27, 1788 [1]
Named for George Washington
Seat Marietta
Largest cityMarietta
Area
 • Total
640 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water8.0 sq mi (21 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
59,711 Decrease2.svg
 • Density93/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 6th
Website www.washingtongov.org

Washington County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,711. [2] Its county seat is Marietta. [3] The county, the oldest in the state, is named for George Washington. [4] Washington County comprises the Marietta, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (1.3%) is water. [5] It is the fifth-largest county in Ohio by land area.

Washington County's southern and eastern boundary is the Ohio River. The Muskingum River, Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, and the Little Hocking River flow through the county to the Ohio River. [6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1800 5,427—
1810 5,99110.4%
1820 10,42574.0%
1830 11,73112.5%
1840 20,82377.5%
1850 29,54041.9%
1860 36,26822.8%
1870 40,60912.0%
1880 43,2446.5%
1890 42,380−2.0%
1900 48,24513.8%
1910 45,422−5.9%
1920 43,049−5.2%
1930 42,437−1.4%
1940 43,5372.6%
1950 44,4072.0%
1960 51,68916.4%
1970 57,16010.6%
1980 64,26612.4%
1990 62,254−3.1%
2000 63,2511.6%
2010 61,778−2.3%
2020 59,711−3.3%
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 63,251 people, 25,137 households, and 17,671 families living in the county. The population density was 100 inhabitants per square mile (39 inhabitants/km2). There were 27,760 housing units at an average density of 44 units per square mile (17/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.5% were of German, 23.4% American, 12.3% English and 11.0% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 25,137 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,275, and the median income for a family was $41,605. Males had a median income of $32,034 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,082. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 61,778 people, 25,587 households, and 17,092 families living in the county. [12] The population density was 97.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.8 inhabitants/km2). There were 28,367 housing units at an average density of 44.9 units per square mile (17.3 units/km2). [13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.5% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population. [12] In terms of ancestry, 29.3% were German, 16.7% were Irish, 11.8% were English, and 10.7% were American. [14]

Of the 25,587 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.0 years. [12]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,654 and the median income for a family was $53,131. Males had a median income of $42,460 versus $28,828 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,786. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. [15]

Government

Washington County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. Washington County's elected commissioners are: Kevin Ritter (R), James Booth (R), and Charlie Schilling (R). [16]

Politics

Results from the 2020 Presidential Election in Marietta, the county's largest city. Marietta2020.svg
Results from the 2020 Presidential Election in Marietta, the county's largest city.

Washington County typically votes Republican. In 1976, it was one of only two counties on the eastern Ohio border to vote for President Gerald Ford, and in 1996, it was the only county on the eastern border to vote for Bob Dole. Only five Democratic Party presidential candidates have won the county from 1856 to the present day, the most recent being Lyndon B. Johnson in his statewide & national landslide of 1964.

United States presidential election results for Washington County, Ohio [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 22,16171.20%8,60027.63%3621.16%
2020 22,30769.53%9,24328.81%5311.66%
2016 20,51468.07%8,02626.63%1,5975.30%
2012 17,28458.39%11,65139.36%6672.25%
2008 17,01956.86%12,36841.32%5451.82%
2004 17,53258.02%12,53841.49%1460.48%
2000 15,34257.86%10,38339.16%7902.98%
1996 11,96546.06%10,94542.13%3,06711.81%
1992 12,20443.47%10,38036.98%5,48919.55%
1988 14,76759.27%9,96740.00%1820.73%
1984 16,52966.13%7,92031.69%5442.18%
1980 14,31059.70%7,93633.11%1,7257.20%
1976 11,51354.57%8,91442.25%6693.17%
1972 14,02368.63%5,81428.45%5972.92%
1968 11,88858.25%6,92233.92%1,5987.83%
1964 8,87344.22%11,19355.78%00.00%
1960 14,19764.38%7,85635.62%00.00%
1956 13,92769.65%6,06830.35%00.00%
1952 13,84165.24%7,37634.76%00.00%
1948 10,34957.70%7,54242.05%450.25%
1944 11,67662.44%7,02337.56%00.00%
1940 13,55861.23%8,58438.77%00.00%
1936 10,82650.70%10,20347.78%3251.52%
1932 9,35247.05%10,20851.36%3161.59%
1928 12,76773.18%4,58226.26%980.56%
1924 8,70457.12%5,72737.58%8085.30%
1920 9,27958.20%6,28639.43%3792.38%
1916 4,74545.43%5,26750.43%4324.14%
1912 3,32633.46%4,63746.65%1,97819.90%
1908 5,64848.66%5,77149.72%1881.62%
1904 6,52257.55%4,43639.15%3743.30%
1900 6,54253.91%5,39944.49%1951.61%
1896 5,94952.99%5,18246.16%950.85%
1892 4,84550.08%4,52446.76%3063.16%
1888 4,92151.24%4,44646.29%2372.47%
1884 4,79049.93%4,66748.65%1361.42%
1880 4,71150.64%4,45247.86%1401.50%
1876 4,36149.08%4,49250.56%320.36%
1872 4,23153.27%3,68046.33%320.40%
1868 4,25854.20%3,59845.80%00.00%
1864 4,10257.35%3,05042.65%00.00%
1860 3,16949.38%3,06047.69%1882.93%
1856 2,78352.36%2,25142.35%2815.29%

Education

There are six high schools that serve the people of Washington County (as of 2016).

There is also the Washington County Career Center, a tech school, Washington State College of Ohio, a two-year college, and Marietta College, a four-year college. All are located in Marietta.

Communities

Map of Washington County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Map of Washington County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Washington County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
Downtown Marietta and the Muskingum River in July 2006 Marietta Ohio Muskingum River.jpg
Downtown Marietta and the Muskingum River in July 2006

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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