Logan County, Ohio

Not to be confused with Logan, Ohio.
Logan County, Ohio


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Map of Ohio highlighting Logan County
Location in the state of Ohio
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Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded March 1, 1818[1]
Named for Benjamin Logan
Seat Bellefontaine
Largest city Bellefontaine
Area
 • Total 467 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Land 458 sq mi (1,186 km2)
 • Water 8.3 sq mi (21 km2), 1.8%
Population
 • (2010) 45,858
 • Density 100/sq mi (39/km²)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.co.logan.oh.us

Logan County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,858.[2] The county seat is Bellefontaine.[3] The county is named for Benjamin Logan, who fought Native Americans in the area.[4]

Logan County comprises the Bellefontaine, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

County history plaque outside Zanesfield
View from the US 68-US 33 interchange at Bellefontaine, near Campbell Hill

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 467 square miles (1,210 km2), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km2) is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km2) (1.8%) is water.[5] Campbell Hill, the highest natural point in Ohio at 1,549 feet (472 m), is located northeast of Bellefontaine.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18203,159—
18306,440103.9%
184014,015117.6%
185019,16236.7%
186020,9969.6%
187023,0289.7%
188026,26714.1%
189027,3864.3%
190030,42011.1%
191030,084−1.1%
192030,1040.1%
193028,981−3.7%
194029,6242.2%
195031,3295.8%
196034,80311.1%
197035,0720.8%
198039,15511.6%
199042,3108.1%
200046,0058.7%
201045,858−0.3%
Est. 201445,507[6]−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (39/km²). There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% White, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.8% spoke English, 1.0% German and 1.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 17,956 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% 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 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,858 people, 18,111 households, and 12,569 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of 50.6 per square mile (19.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 11.5% were American, and 9.1% were English.[14]

Of the 18,111 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,493 and the median income for a family was $53,601. Males had a median income of $42,702 versus $29,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,974. About 11.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Presidential election results[16]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 64.31% 13,633 33.31% 7,062
2008 62.15% 13,848 35.61% 7,936
2004 67.63% 14,471 31.90% 6,825
2000 64.20% 11,849 32.21% 5,945

Government

Commissioners: John F. Bayliss (R), Dusin A. Wickersham (R), Anthony E. Core (R)

Auditor: Michael E. Yoder (R) (Appointed 4/16/2012)

Clerk of Courts: Barb McDonald (R) [17]

Recorder: Pat Myers (R) (Appointed 2/7/2013) [17]

Treasurer: Dara J. Wren

Prosecuting Attorney: William T. Goslee (R) (Appointed 8/16/2011)

Sheriff: Andrew J. Smith (R)

Engineer: Scott Coleman (R)

Coroner: Michael E. Failor D.O. (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas: Mark S. O'Connor (D)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division: Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division: Dan W. Bratka (R)

Judge Municipal Court: Ann E. Beck (D)

Communities

Map of Logan County with municipalities and townships

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Historical marker in downtown Bellefontaine marking the site of Blue Jacket's Town

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Logan County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 189.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  17. 1 2 Logan County Board of Elections (PDF) http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf. Retrieved 16 June 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

 Auglaize County Hardin County
Shelby County Union County
   Logan County, Ohio  
Champaign County

Coordinates: 40°23′N 83°46′W / 40.39°N 83.77°W / 40.39; -83.77

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