Coshocton County, Ohio

Coshocton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,901.[1] Its county seat is Coshocton.[2] The county lies within the Appalachian region of the state. The county was formed on January 31, 1810 from portions of Muskingum and Tuscarawas Counties and later organized in 1811.[3] Its name comes from the Delaware Indian language and has been translated as "union of waters" or "black bear crossing".[4]

Coshocton County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°18′N 81°55′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedApril 1, 1811
Named for"union of waters" or "black bear crossing" in Delaware (Lenape) language
SeatCoshocton
Largest cityCoshocton
Area
 • Total567 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Land564 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  0.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
36,600
 • Density65/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.coshoctoncounty.net

The Coshocton, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Coshocton County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km2), of which 564 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18207,086—
183011,16157.5%
184021,59093.4%
185025,67418.9%
186025,032−2.5%
187023,600−5.7%
188026,64212.9%
189026,7030.2%
190029,3379.9%
191030,1212.7%
192029,595−1.7%
193028,976−2.1%
194030,5945.6%
195031,1411.8%
196032,2243.5%
197033,4863.9%
198036,0247.6%
199035,427−1.7%
200036,6553.5%
201036,9010.7%
2019 (est.)36,600[6]−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 36,655 people, 14,356 households, and 10,164 families living in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile (25/km2). There were 16,107 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.35% White, 1.09% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.4% were of German, 23.4% American, 11.6% English and 9.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 93.9% spoke English, 2.4% German, 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch, and 0.9% Dutch as their first language.[12]

There were 14,356 households, out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,701, and the median income for a family was $41,676. Males had a median income of $31,095 versus $21,276 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,364. About 7.00% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 36,901 people, 14,658 households, and 10,089 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 65.4 inhabitants per square mile (25.3/km2). There were 16,545 housing units at an average density of 29.3 per square mile (11.3/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.0% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 29.5% were German, 14.2% were Irish, 11.2% were English, and 10.3% were American.[15]

Of the 14,658 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.2% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.8 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,469 and the median income for a family was $47,931. Males had a median income of $39,701 versus $26,706 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,635. About 12.4% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Prior to 1912, Coshocton County was Democratic in presidential elections, only voting Republican twice from 1856 to 1908. The election was a bellwether from 1912 to 1936. But starting with the 1940 election it has become a Republican stronghold county with Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and Bill Clinton in 1992 being the two lone Democrats to win the county since then.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 73.5% 12,325 24.6% 4,125 1.9% 318
2016 68.9% 10,785 25.6% 4,013 5.5% 861
2012 53.2% 8,390 44.0% 6,940 2.9% 454
2008 51.2% 8,675 45.4% 7,689 3.4% 574
2004 56.9% 9,839 42.6% 7,378 0.5% 86
2000 57.8% 8,243 39.2% 5,594 3.0% 431
1996 42.0% 6,018 41.9% 6,005 16.1% 2,307
1992 35.3% 5,705 38.4% 6,212 26.3% 4,256
1988 57.1% 8,282 41.5% 6,020 1.4% 204
1984 68.7% 9,842 30.7% 4,392 0.6% 89
1980 60.3% 8,359 34.1% 4,725 5.6% 772
1976 50.9% 6,361 46.6% 5,827 2.5% 308
1972 66.2% 8,082 31.1% 3,790 2.7% 334
1968 53.6% 7,256 37.0% 5,013 9.4% 1,270
1964 41.6% 5,965 58.4% 8,382
1960 64.8% 9,913 35.3% 5,396
1956 66.6% 9,549 33.4% 4,789
1952 62.9% 9,832 37.1% 5,799
1948 52.1% 7,096 47.4% 6,457 0.6% 81
1944 56.4% 7,917 43.6% 6,126
1940 52.2% 8,623 47.8% 7,889
1936 40.7% 6,449 58.7% 9,316 0.6% 101
1932 41.5% 6,040 56.3% 8,188 2.3% 327
1928 70.6% 9,154 28.9% 3,745 0.6% 71
1924 49.8% 5,837 37.6% 4,415 12.6% 1,477
1920 51.1% 6,154 46.6% 5,617 2.3% 280
1916 37.5% 2,831 56.6% 4,269 5.9% 443
1912 27.4% 1,984 47.8% 3,465 24.9% 1,805
1908 44.5% 3,606 50.6% 4,106 4.9% 399
1904 49.5% 3,715 47.2% 3,545 3.4% 253
1900 46.6% 3,592 51.2% 3,940 2.2% 169
1896 45.2% 3,340 53.9% 3,979 0.9% 65
1892 41.6% 2,705 54.3% 3,529 4.1% 269
1888 42.2% 2,768 54.4% 3,567 3.4% 223
1884 44.7% 2,839 54.6% 3,469 0.7% 45
1880 45.0% 2,831 54.7% 3,440 0.3% 21
1876 43.2% 2,518 56.8% 3,312 0.1% 4
1872 45.7% 2,252 53.9% 2,656 0.5% 22
1868 45.4% 2,176 54.7% 2,622
1864 46.4% 2,122 53.6% 2,451
1860 47.8% 2,299 47.6% 2,288 4.6% 220
1856 48.1% 2,162 50.7% 2,281 1.2% 56

Government
See also: Ohio county government

The county courts meet in the courthouse located in Coshocton. Built in 1875, it is still in use today.

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

City

Villages

Townships

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

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
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  4. "Coshocton County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
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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 2008-01-31.
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  13. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
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Further reading
  • Thomas William Lewis, History of Southeastern Ohio and the Muskingum Valley, 1788-1928. In Three Volumes. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.

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