Wyandot County | |
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Coordinates: 40°51′N83°18′W / 40.85°N 83.3°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
Founded | February 3, 1845 [1] |
Named for | the Wyandot people |
Seat | Upper Sandusky |
Largest city | Upper Sandusky |
Area | |
• Total | 408 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
• Land | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
• Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 21,900 |
• Density | 54/sq mi (21/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 4th, 5th |
Website | www |
Wyandot County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,900. [2] Its county seat is Upper Sandusky. [3] It was named for the Wyandot Indians, who lived here before and after European encounter. Their autonym is variously translated from their language as "around the plains" and "dwellers on the peninsula". [4]
The county was organized by the state legislature from parts of Crawford, Marion, Hardin and Hancock counties on February 3, 1845.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 408 square miles (1,060 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water. [5]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1850 | 11,194 | — | |
1860 | 15,596 | 39.3% | |
1870 | 18,553 | 19.0% | |
1880 | 22,395 | 20.7% | |
1890 | 21,722 | −3.0% | |
1900 | 21,125 | −2.7% | |
1910 | 20,760 | −1.7% | |
1920 | 19,481 | −6.2% | |
1930 | 19,036 | −2.3% | |
1940 | 19,218 | 1.0% | |
1950 | 19,785 | 3.0% | |
1960 | 21,648 | 9.4% | |
1970 | 21,826 | 0.8% | |
1980 | 22,651 | 3.8% | |
1990 | 22,254 | −1.8% | |
2000 | 22,908 | 2.9% | |
2010 | 22,615 | −1.3% | |
2020 | 21,900 | −3.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8] 1990-2000 [9] 2020 [2] |
As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 22,908 people, 8,882 households, and 6,270 families living in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile (22 people/km2). There were 9,324 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.91% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.6% were of German, 19.5% American, 7.0% English and 6.9% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,882 households, out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,839, and the median income for a family was $45,173. Males had a median income of $31,716 versus $22,395 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,170. About 3.80% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 22,615 people, 9,091 households, and 6,236 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 55.6 inhabitants per square mile (21.5 inhabitants/km2). There were 9,870 housing units at an average density of 24.3 units per square mile (9.4 units/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 96.9% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% were German, 11.8% were American, 11.2% were Irish, and 8.6% were English. [13]
Of the 9,091 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.4% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.5 years. [11]
The median income for a household in the county was $47,216 and the median income for a family was $57,461. Males had a median income of $40,320 versus $30,027 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,553. About 4.6% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. [14]
From 1856 to 1916, Wyandot County was consistently Democratic, voting for the party's candidates in every presidential election in that span. Since 1916, it has become a strongly Republican county, voting for Republican presidential candidates in all but three elections that were national landslides for the Democratic Party, & none since 1964.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 8,462 | 74.21% | 2,733 | 23.97% | 208 | 1.82% |
2016 | 7,468 | 70.20% | 2,515 | 23.64% | 655 | 6.16% |
2012 | 6,180 | 58.29% | 4,137 | 39.02% | 285 | 2.69% |
2008 | 6,270 | 56.99% | 4,461 | 40.55% | 271 | 2.46% |
2004 | 7,254 | 65.69% | 3,708 | 33.58% | 81 | 0.73% |
2000 | 6,113 | 62.21% | 3,397 | 34.57% | 317 | 3.23% |
1996 | 4,473 | 46.56% | 3,677 | 38.27% | 1,457 | 15.17% |
1992 | 4,411 | 42.24% | 3,031 | 29.02% | 3,001 | 28.74% |
1988 | 6,178 | 66.87% | 2,936 | 31.78% | 125 | 1.35% |
1984 | 7,204 | 74.81% | 2,342 | 24.32% | 84 | 0.87% |
1980 | 5,786 | 63.06% | 2,757 | 30.05% | 632 | 6.89% |
1976 | 5,661 | 56.92% | 4,043 | 40.65% | 242 | 2.43% |
1972 | 6,414 | 68.15% | 2,771 | 29.44% | 227 | 2.41% |
1968 | 5,265 | 57.90% | 2,919 | 32.10% | 910 | 10.01% |
1964 | 4,139 | 43.98% | 5,273 | 56.02% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 6,786 | 65.81% | 3,526 | 34.19% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 6,807 | 73.18% | 2,495 | 26.82% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 7,015 | 71.64% | 2,777 | 28.36% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 4,849 | 59.26% | 3,308 | 40.43% | 25 | 0.31% |
1944 | 6,144 | 65.54% | 3,231 | 34.46% | 0 | 0.00% |
1940 | 6,272 | 59.86% | 4,206 | 40.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
1936 | 4,260 | 41.42% | 5,597 | 54.41% | 429 | 4.17% |
1932 | 3,939 | 41.42% | 5,451 | 57.32% | 119 | 1.25% |
1928 | 5,790 | 65.41% | 3,024 | 34.16% | 38 | 0.43% |
1924 | 3,973 | 50.86% | 3,271 | 41.88% | 567 | 7.26% |
1920 | 4,560 | 50.50% | 4,443 | 49.21% | 26 | 0.29% |
1916 | 2,078 | 38.68% | 3,250 | 60.50% | 44 | 0.82% |
1912 | 1,409 | 26.94% | 2,848 | 54.46% | 973 | 18.60% |
1908 | 2,408 | 41.36% | 3,353 | 57.59% | 61 | 1.05% |
1904 | 2,603 | 47.90% | 2,697 | 49.63% | 134 | 2.47% |
1900 | 2,397 | 41.68% | 3,268 | 56.82% | 86 | 1.50% |
1896 | 2,374 | 40.44% | 3,441 | 58.62% | 55 | 0.94% |
1892 | 2,057 | 40.25% | 2,857 | 55.90% | 197 | 3.85% |
1888 | 2,256 | 41.64% | 2,981 | 55.02% | 181 | 3.34% |
1884 | 2,380 | 43.05% | 3,074 | 55.60% | 75 | 1.36% |
1880 | 2,398 | 44.46% | 2,981 | 55.27% | 15 | 0.28% |
1876 | 2,079 | 44.22% | 2,619 | 55.71% | 3 | 0.06% |
1872 | 1,816 | 46.13% | 2,095 | 53.21% | 26 | 0.66% |
1868 | 1,734 | 44.19% | 2,190 | 55.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
1864 | 1,730 | 47.94% | 1,879 | 52.06% | 0 | 0.00% |
1860 | 1,567 | 47.72% | 1,670 | 50.85% | 47 | 1.43% |
1856 | 1,247 | 47.36% | 1,278 | 48.54% | 108 | 4.10% |
Wyandot County is represented in the Ohio General Assembly by State Representative Riordan McClain (House District 87) and State Senator Dave Burke (Senate District 26). McClain represents the 87th Ohio House district, which also includes all of Crawford and Morrow counties as well as parts of northern Marion County and southwestern Seneca County. McClain was elected to his first full term in November 2018 after having been appointed to the seat in January 2018. Burke represents the 26th Ohio Senate district, which includes parts or all of 7 counties currently, having been appointed to the seat in July 2011.
Wyandot County has three county commissioners who oversee the various county departments. Current commissioners are: Ron Metzger, Steven Seitz and Bill Clinger. [16]
The largest solar energy farm in Ohio covers 80 acres (320,000 m2) adjacent to the Wyandot County Airport. It has 159,000 ground-mounted solar panels, and can produce 12 megawatts. It was inaugurated on August 19, 2010, with Governor Ted Strickland. [18] [19] It was developed by PSEG Energy. [20]
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Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 124,936. Its county seat is Mansfield. The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1813. It is named for the fertile soil found there.
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,359. Its county seat is Marion. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1824. It is named for General Francis "The Swamp Fox" Marion, a South Carolinian officer in the Revolutionary War.
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,920. Its county seat and largest city is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Caledonia is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. The population was 560 at the 2020 census.
Clyde is a city in Sandusky County, Ohio, located eight miles southeast of Fremont. The population was 6,294 at the time of the 2020 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Clyde as a Tree City USA.
Gibsonburg is a village in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States, about 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Toledo. The population was 2,452 at the 2020 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Gibsonburg as a Tree City USA.
Helena is a village in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. The population was 211 at the 2020 census.
Kirby is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 120 at the 2020 census.
Marseilles is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States, located at the western edge of the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. The population was 93 at the 2020 census.
Nevada is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 706 at the 2020 census.
Sycamore is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 793 at the 2020 census.
Upper Sandusky is a city in and the county seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States, along the upper Sandusky River. The city lies approximately 59 miles (95 km) south of Toledo and 62 miles (100 km) north of Columbus. The population was 6,698 at the 2020 census.
Wharton is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 328 at the 2020 census.
Crestline is a village in Crawford and Richland Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Crestline's population was 4,525 at the 2020 census. It is the third largest municipality in Crawford County. The Crawford County portion of Crestline is part of the Bucyrus Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the small portion of the village that extends into Richland County is considered part of the Mansfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. Both sections form the Mansfield–Bucyrus, OH Combined Statistical Area.
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