Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,097.[2] Its county seat is Urbana.[3] The county takes its name from the French word for "open level country".[4] Champaign County comprises the Urbana, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Dayton–Springfield–Sidney, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Champaign County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°08′N 83°46′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1805[1]
Named for"plain" in French
SeatUrbana
Largest cityUrbana
Area
 • Total430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land429 sq mi (1,110 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
38,885
 • Density94/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.champaign.oh.us

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18106,303—
18208,47934.5%
183012,13143.1%
184016,72137.8%
185019,78218.3%
186022,69814.7%
187024,1886.6%
188027,81715.0%
189026,980−3.0%
190026,642−1.3%
191026,351−1.1%
192025,071−4.9%
193024,103−3.9%
194025,2584.8%
195026,7936.1%
196029,71410.9%
197030,4912.6%
198033,64910.4%
199036,0197.0%
200038,8908.0%
201040,0973.1%
2019 (est.)38,885[6]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families living in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile (35/km2). There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.73% White, 2.30% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,952 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,139, and the median income for a family was $50,430. Males had a median income of $38,265 versus $26,241 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,542. About 5.10% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 40,097 people, 15,329 households, and 10,925 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 93.5 inhabitants per square mile (36.1/km2). There were 16,755 housing units at an average density of 39.1 per square mile (15.1/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 94.7% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 27.6% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 14.3% were American, and 11.8% were English.[14]

Of the 15,329 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.7 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,246 and the median income for a family was $58,433. Males had a median income of $44,920 versus $32,847 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,438. About 10.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Champaign County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections, it has only voted Democratic three times since 1856.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 72.9% 14,589 25.3% 5,062 1.8% 352
2016 69.2% 12,631 25.2% 4,594 5.6% 1,018
2012 59.8% 11,045 38.1% 7,044 2.1% 379
2008 58.8% 11,141 39.0% 7,385 2.2% 410
2004 62.4% 11,718 37.1% 6,968 0.5% 90
2000 58.8% 9,220 38.0% 5,955 3.2% 505
1996 44.1% 6,568 40.2% 5,990 15.7% 2,335
1992 43.1% 7,004 32.0% 5,201 24.9% 4,047
1988 67.3% 8,995 32.0% 4,272 0.8% 101
1984 73.1% 9,935 26.1% 3,544 0.9% 121
1980 60.2% 7,356 33.6% 4,109 6.2% 760
1976 56.7% 6,526 41.3% 4,748 2.0% 228
1972 69.5% 8,756 28.8% 3,626 1.8% 221
1968 53.8% 6,863 33.4% 4,264 12.7% 1,623
1964 43.9% 5,588 56.1% 7,138
1960 66.7% 9,141 33.3% 4,560
1956 69.5% 8,767 30.5% 3,851
1952 66.1% 8,880 33.9% 4,563
1948 58.5% 6,492 41.3% 4,585 0.2% 23
1944 61.9% 7,795 38.1% 4,800
1940 56.9% 7,841 43.1% 5,929
1936 50.1% 6,872 47.3% 6,485 2.6% 362
1932 48.7% 6,191 50.3% 6,396 1.0% 125
1928 69.5% 7,651 30.0% 3,296 0.5% 59
1924 60.3% 6,181 34.9% 3,575 4.8% 489
1920 60.1% 7,285 39.4% 4,775 0.6% 68
1916 51.8% 3,695 46.8% 3,338 1.4% 100
1912 35.1% 2,392 40.5% 2,763 24.4% 1,663
1908 55.7% 4,153 42.4% 3,160 1.9% 144
1904 62.0% 4,192 34.5% 2,336 3.5% 235
1900 56.3% 4,306 41.7% 3,192 2.0% 151
1896 55.1% 4,314 43.9% 3,432 1.0% 79
1892 54.0% 3,708 40.6% 2,791 5.4% 372
1888 53.6% 3,933 41.5% 3,049 4.9% 359
1884 56.4% 4,157 41.8% 3,078 1.8% 134
1880 58.4% 4,100 40.8% 2,865 0.8% 58
1876 55.0% 3,528 44.8% 2,872 0.3% 16
1872 58.1% 3,059 41.5% 2,185 0.4% 23
1868 58.0% 2,954 42.0% 2,138
1864 61.1% 2,766 38.9% 1,764
1860 52.1% 2,325 40.6% 1,810 7.3% 326
1856 49.6% 1,995 42.5% 1,711 8.0% 320

Communities
Map of Champaign County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

City

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

See also

References
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  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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