Greene County, Ohio

Greene County, Ohio


Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Greene County
Location in the state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded May 1, 1803[1]
Named for General Nathanael Greene
Seat Xenia
Largest city Beavercreek*
Area
 • Total 416 sq mi (1,077 km2)
 • Land 414 sq mi (1,072 km2)
 • Water 2.5 sq mi (6 km2), 0.6%
Population
 • (2010) 161,573
 • Density 391/sq mi (151/km²)
Congressional district 10th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.co.greene.oh.us
Footnotes: *Based on population just within the county.[2]

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 161,573.[3] Its county seat is Xenia.[4] The county was established on March 24, 1803[5] and named for General Nathanael Greene,[6] an officer in the Revolutionary War.

Greene 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 416 square miles (1,080 km2), of which 414 square miles (1,070 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) (0.6%) is water.[7]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18105,870—
182010,52979.4%
183014,80140.6%
184017,52818.4%
185021,94625.2%
186026,19719.4%
187028,0387.0%
188031,64912.9%
189029,820−5.8%
190031,6136.0%
191029,733−5.9%
192031,2215.0%
193033,2596.5%
194035,8637.8%
195058,89264.2%
196094,64260.7%
1970125,05732.1%
1980129,7693.8%
1990136,7315.4%
2000147,8868.2%
2010161,5739.3%
Est. 2014163,820[8]1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[3]

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 161,573 people, 61,825 households, and 39,160 families residing in the county. The population density was 356 people per square mile (138/km²). There were 58,224 housing units at an average density of 140 per square mile (54/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 55,312 households out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% 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 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 13.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,656, and the median income for a family was $57,954. Males had a median income of $42,338 versus $28,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,057. About 5.20% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 161,573 people, 62,770 households, and 41,696 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 390.5 inhabitants per square mile (150.8/km2). There were 68,241 housing units at an average density of 164.9 per square mile (63.7/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% white, 7.2% black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.1% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 26.4% were German, 15.7% were American, 13.0% were Irish, and 10.9% were English.[16]

Of the 62,770 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 37.2 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $56,679 and the median income for a family was $70,817. Males had a median income of $53,614 versus $37,056 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,328. About 7.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Politics

Presidential election results[18]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 59.57% 49,819 38.57% 32,256
2008 58.45% 48,936 40.06% 33,540
2004 61.03% 48,388 38.51% 30,531
2000 58.20% 37,946 38.43% 25,059

Government

Education

Higher education

The following colleges and universities are located in Greene County:

Public

Private

Public schools

Private schools

Communities

Map of Greene County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Greene County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Greene County data (population)". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  3. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ↑ "Greene County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  6. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 143.
  7. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  13. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  14. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  17. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  18. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  19. ↑ Greene County, Ohio, Greene County Auditor's Office, 2002. Accessed 2007-11-09.

External links

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Coordinates: 39°41′N 83°53′W / 39.69°N 83.89°W / 39.69; -83.89

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