Fayette County, Ohio

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Fayette County
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 39°34′N83°27′W / 39.56°N 83.45°W / 39.56; -83.45
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1810 [1]
Named for Marquis de Lafayette
Seat Washington Court House
Largest cityWashington Court House
Area
  Total407 sq mi (1,050 km2)
  Land406 sq mi (1,050 km2)
  Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
  Total28,951
  Density71/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts 2nd, 15th
Website www.fayette-co-oh.com

Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,951. [2] Its county seat and largest city is Washington Court House. [3] The county was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, [4] a Frenchman who was an officer in the American Army in the Revolution, when established on March 1, 1810.

Contents

Fayette County comprises the Washington Court House, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

History

Fayette County was formed on March 1, 1810, from portions of Highland and Ross Counties. It was named after Marie-Joseph Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, a French general and politician who took the side of the Colonials during the American Revolutionary War and who played an important role in the French Revolution. [5]

Parks

Trails

Tri-County Triangle Trail - This trail goes between Washington Court House and Chillicothe.

Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail - This trail goes between Melvin to Borum RD and starts backup at Bush RD to Jamison RD.

The trail was extended from Greene County Line to OctaOcta, Ohio. The Connection into Fayette County was opened in 2022, allowing travel all the way to Octa, OH from Xenia, OH. There are 18.5 miles of this trail to enjoy in rural Greene and Fayette Counties.

Rechord Herald Newspaper link talking about the opening

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 406 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water. [6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1810 1,854
1820 6,316240.7%
1830 8,18229.5%
1840 10,98434.2%
1850 12,72615.9%
1860 15,93525.2%
1870 17,1707.8%
1880 20,36418.6%
1890 22,3099.6%
1900 21,725−2.6%
1910 21,7440.1%
1920 21,518−1.0%
1930 20,755−3.5%
1940 21,3853.0%
1950 22,5545.5%
1960 24,7759.8%
1970 25,4612.8%
1980 27,4677.9%
1990 27,4660.0%
2000 28,4333.5%
2010 29,0302.1%
2020 28,951−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2020 [11]

2000 census

As of the census [12] of 2010, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county. The population density was 71.4 inhabitants per square mile (27.6/km2). There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of 31.2 units per square mile (12.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.63% White, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11,436 households, out of which 32.53% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.05% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.34% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.67% under the age of 18, 7.88% from 18 to 24, 24.89% from 25 to 44, 27.59% from 45 to 64, and 14.97% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females there were 96.69 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.56 males.

As of 2013, the median income for a household in the county was $37,619, and the median income for a family was $45,108. Males had a median income of $30,516 versus $20,223 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,603. About 16.1% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county. [13] The population density was 71.4 inhabitants per square mile (27.6/km2). There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of 31.2 units per square mile (12.0 units/km2). [14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.6% white, 2.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population. [13] In terms of ancestry, 21.9% were German, 15.4% were American, 10.6% were Irish, and 9.7% were English. [15]

Of the 11,436 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 39.4 years. [13]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,599 and the median income for a family was $48,424. Males had a median income of $39,078 versus $31,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,525. About 12.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. [16]

Politics

Fayette County is a stronghold of the Republican party in presidential elections; it has voted Democratic only four times since 1856.

United States presidential election results for Fayette County, Ohio [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 9,47375.03%2,97523.56%1781.41%
2016 7,99571.18%2,73924.39%4984.43%
2012 6,62059.97%4,24938.49%1691.53%
2008 7,10260.61%4,40137.56%2151.83%
2004 7,37662.74%4,33436.86%470.40%
2000 5,68561.27%3,36336.25%2302.48%
1996 4,83150.29%3,66538.15%1,11111.56%
1992 4,91648.74%2,97629.51%2,19421.75%
1988 6,18669.72%2,62329.56%640.72%
1984 6,83875.80%2,12623.57%570.63%
1980 5,82764.26%2,81030.99%4314.75%
1976 5,71955.18%4,47743.20%1681.62%
1972 6,97073.25%2,34424.63%2012.11%
1968 5,33951.99%2,96628.88%1,96419.13%
1964 4,56742.70%6,12857.30%00.00%
1960 7,08564.11%3,96635.89%00.00%
1956 6,69666.00%3,44934.00%00.00%
1952 6,80063.66%3,88236.34%00.00%
1948 4,86557.95%3,51341.85%170.20%
1944 5,93360.06%3,94539.94%00.00%
1940 5,98453.27%5,24946.73%00.00%
1936 4,84145.29%5,80754.33%410.38%
1932 4,25444.74%5,15754.24%971.02%
1928 5,25165.23%2,75234.19%470.58%
1924 4,54260.27%2,69635.77%2983.95%
1920 5,44658.55%3,81240.98%430.46%
1916 2,77250.53%2,61647.69%981.79%
1912 2,18639.72%2,26141.08%1,05719.20%
1908 3,34356.84%2,45141.68%871.48%
1904 3,33162.47%1,88035.26%1212.27%
1900 3,38057.25%2,43841.29%861.46%
1896 3,35754.54%2,74844.65%500.81%
1892 2,83855.26%1,98938.73%3096.02%
1888 3,31658.44%2,19238.63%1662.93%
1884 3,17158.87%2,16040.10%551.02%
1880 2,83056.99%2,11142.51%250.50%
1876 2,43655.59%1,87442.77%721.64%
1872 2,14057.88%1,54541.79%120.32%
1868 1,97058.88%1,37641.12%00.00%
1864 1,84859.83%1,24140.17%00.00%
1860 1,45850.59%1,12138.90%30310.51%
1856 1,20949.11%88035.74%37315.15%

Government

Fayette 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. As of 2021, Fayette County's elected commissioners are Tony Anderson, Dan Dean, and Jim Garland. [18]

Transportation

Airport

Fayette County Airport is a general aviation facility owned by the county and located northeast of the city of Washington Court House.

Communities

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

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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