Putnam County, Ohio

Putnam County, Ohio

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Putnam County
Location in the state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded January 3, 1834
Named for Israel Putnam
Seat Ottawa
Largest village Ottawa
Area
 • Total 484 sq mi (1,254 km2)
 • Land 483 sq mi (1,251 km2)
 • Water 1.8 sq mi (5 km2), 0.4%
Population
 • (2010) 34,499
 • Density 71/sq mi (27/km²)
Congressional district 5th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.putnamcountyohio.gov

Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,499.[1] Its county seat is Ottawa.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1834.[3] Its name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 484 square miles (1,250 km2), of which 483 square miles (1,250 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.4%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1830230—
18405,1892,156.1%
18507,22139.2%
186012,80877.4%
187017,08133.4%
188023,71338.8%
189030,18827.3%
190032,5257.7%
191029,972−7.8%
192027,751−7.4%
193025,074−9.6%
194025,016−0.2%
195025,2480.9%
196028,33112.2%
197031,1349.9%
198032,9916.0%
199033,8192.5%
200034,7262.7%
201034,499−0.7%
Est. 201434,171[6]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 34,726 people, 12,200 households, and 9,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 12,753 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.26% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.51% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 4.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,200 households out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.90% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.70% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.70% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,426, and the median income for a family was $52,859. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $23,963 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,680. About 4.00% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 34,499 people, 12,872 households, and 9,556 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 71.5 inhabitants per square mile (27.6/km2). There were 13,731 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.7% white, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 65.6% were German, 7.8% were Irish, and 7.3% were American.[14]

Of the 12,872 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.8% were non-families, and 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age was 39.0 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $56,573 and the median income for a family was $65,882. Males had a median income of $44,417 versus $33,200 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,023. About 5.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Presidential election results[16]
Year Republican Democrat
2012 74.57% 13,721 23.47% 4,318
2008 69.98% 13,072' 28.27% 5,281
2004 76.24% 14,370 23.30% 4,392
2000 74.01% 12,837 23.43% 4,063

Education

The Putnam County Board of Education operates nine separate school districts county-wide.

Other villages across the county are served by one or more of these districts above in the district's zone area.

Communities

Map of Putnam County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Villages

Townships

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Putnam County Fair

Official logo for Putnam County Fair

The Putnam County Fair is located in Ottawa, Ohio and the slogan is "A Blue Ribbon Event." At the fairgrounds, there are several activities from playing games, to riding rides, or just eating the food. The Putnam County Fair usually runs the last week of June.

See also

Footnotes

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). "Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam". Toledo Blade. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 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 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 10, 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.

Further reading

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Putnam County (Ohio).
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Coordinates: 41°01′N 84°08′W / 41.02°N 84.13°W / 41.02; -84.13

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