Miami County, Ohio

Miami County, Ohio

County courthouse in Troy

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Miami County
Location in the state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded March 1, 1807[1]
Named for Miami people
Seat Troy
Largest city Troy*
Area
 • Total 410 sq mi (1,062 km2)
 • Land 407 sq mi (1,054 km2)
 • Water 3.1 sq mi (8 km2), 0.8%
Population
 • (2010) 102,506
 • Density 252/sq mi (97/km²)
Congressional district 8th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.miamicountyohio.gov
Footnotes: *Based on population just within the county.[2]

Miami County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 102,506.[3] Its county seat is Troy.[4] The county is named for an Indian word of disputed meaning.[5]

Miami 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 410 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) (0.8%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18103,941—
18208,851124.6%
183012,80744.7%
184019,68853.7%
185024,99927.0%
186029,95919.8%
187032,7409.3%
188036,15810.4%
189039,7549.9%
190043,1058.4%
191045,0474.5%
192048,4287.5%
193051,3015.9%
194052,6322.6%
195061,30916.5%
196072,90118.9%
197084,34215.7%
198090,3817.2%
199093,1823.1%
200098,8686.1%
2010102,5063.7%
Est. 2014103,900[7]1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[3]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile (94/km²). There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile (38/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.78% White, 1.95% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 38,437 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,109, and the median income for a family was $51,169. Males had a median income of $37,357 versus $25,493 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,669. About 5.10% of families and 6.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 102,506 people, 40,917 households, and 28,626 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 252.1 inhabitants per square mile (97.3/km2). There were 44,256 housing units at an average density of 108.8 per square mile (42.0/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.4% white, 2.0% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 34.5% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 10.2% were English, and 9.8% were American.[15]

Of the 40,917 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.6 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $51,507 and the median income for a family was $61,190. Males had a median income of $46,133 versus $32,699 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,006. About 7.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Presidential election results[17]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 66.53% 34,606 31.50% 16,383
2008 63.15% 33,417 34.72% 18,372
2004 65.67% 33,992 34.01% 17,606
2000 60.78% 26,037 36.38% 15,584

Government

Current Officials

Miami County Court of Common Pleas

Municipal Court

Education

Public school districts

Miscellaneous education

The Western Ohio Japanese Language School (オハイオ西部日本語学校 Ohaio Seibu Nihongo Gakkō) is a supplementary weekend Japanese school in unincorporated Miami County, near Troy. It started in April 1988.[18]

Communities

Municipalities and townships of Miami County

Cities

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Miami County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Miami 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 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ↑ "Miami County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  10. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  17. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  18. ↑ "本校概要" (Archive). Western Ohio Japanese Language School. Retrieved on May 11, 2014. "所在地 2801 NORTH STRINGTOWN RD. TROY, OHIO 45373"

External links

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Coordinates: 40°03′N 84°14′W / 40.05°N 84.23°W / 40.05; -84.23

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