Fairfield County, Ohio

Fairfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 146,156.[2] Its county seat is Lancaster.[3] Its name is a reference to the Fairfield area of the original Lancaster.

Not to be confused with Fairfield, Ohio.

Fairfield County
U.S. county
Fairfield County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°45′N 82°38′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedDecember 9, 1800[1]
Named forthe Fairfield area of Lancaster, Lancashire, UK
SeatLancaster
Largest cityLancaster
Area
 • Total509 sq mi (1,320 km2)
 • Land504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Water4.2 sq mi (11 km2)  0.8%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
157,574
 • Density290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.co.fairfield.oh.us

Fairfield County is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Fairfield County originally encompassed all or parts of present day Knox, Hocking, Licking, Perry, and Pickaway counties.[4] Fairfield is a descriptive name referring to the beauty of their fields.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 509 square miles (1,320 km2), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km2) (0.8%) is water.[6]

Fairfield County sits just on the edge of Ohio's Appalachian region. While the once-glaciated northern portion of the county is fairly flat, as one travels south along U.S. 33 one can easily recognize the foothills of a mountainous region beginning around the village of Carroll. Although not officially part of the state or federal definition of Appalachia, certain areas of Fairfield County—particularly south of U.S. 22—bear a distinctly Appalachian feel in both physical geography and demographics.

The scenic Hocking Hills region lies immediately to the south, mostly in neighboring Hocking County. A large portion of Buckeye Lake is located in northeastern Fairfield County.

Mudhouse Mansion, an alleged haunted house, was located in the county.

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
181011,361—
182016,63346.4%
183024,78649.0%
184031,92428.8%
185030,264−5.2%
186030,5380.9%
187031,1382.0%
188034,28410.1%
189033,939−1.0%
190034,2590.9%
191039,20114.4%
192040,4843.3%
193044,0108.7%
194048,49010.2%
195052,1307.5%
196063,91222.6%
197073,30114.7%
198093,67827.8%
1990103,46110.4%
2000122,75918.7%
2010146,15619.1%
2019 (est.)157,574[7]7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 146,156 people, 54,310 households, and 39,846 families living in the county. The population density was 289 people per square mile (111/km2). There were 58,678 housing units at an average density of 116 per square mile (44/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.02% White, 6.00% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 54,310 households, out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,962, and the median income for a family was $55,539. Males had a median income of $39,566 versus $27,353 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,671. About 4.50% of families and 5.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.40% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 146,156 people, 54,310 households, and 39,846 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 289.8 inhabitants per square mile (111.9/km2). There were 58,687 housing units at an average density of 116.3 per square mile (44.9/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% white, 6.0% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 31.2% were German, 16.2% were Irish, 11.7% were English, 8.6% were American, and 5.2% were Italian.[15]

Of the 54,310 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.6% were non-families, and 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 38.2 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $56,796 and the median income for a family was $65,835. Males had a median income of $49,314 versus $37,209 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,130. About 7.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Prior to 1944, Fairfield County was Democratic in presidential elections, only voting for Republican twice from 1856 to 1940. But starting with the 1944 election, the county has become a Republican stronghold in presidential elections, with Lyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since then, but Harry S. Truman came within 96 votes of winning it in 1948.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 61.0% 50,797 37.5% 31,224 1.6% 1,290
2016 60.3% 44,314 33.8% 24,881 5.9% 4,359
2012 56.8% 41,034 41.4% 29,890 1.8% 1,296
2008 57.6% 41,580 40.5% 29,250 1.8% 1,317
2004 62.9% 42,715 36.5% 24,783 0.6% 384
2000 62.0% 33,523 35.2% 19,065 2.8% 1,506
1996 53.0% 26,850 37.1% 18,821 9.9% 5,013
1992 47.5% 24,125 28.1% 14,249 24.4% 12,415
1988 69.5% 29,208 29.7% 12,504 0.8% 339
1984 75.2% 30,843 23.9% 9,817 0.9% 373
1980 61.0% 24,096 33.3% 13,144 5.8% 2,275
1976 57.7% 19,098 40.4% 13,361 1.9% 620
1972 71.7% 21,909 25.3% 7,746 3.0% 913
1968 52.0% 14,810 33.5% 9,533 14.5% 4,124
1964 42.4% 11,480 57.6% 15,611
1960 66.0% 17,743 34.0% 9,128
1956 65.2% 15,647 34.8% 8,337
1952 62.2% 15,027 37.8% 9,140
1948 50.1% 9,471 49.6% 9,375 0.3% 61
1944 56.9% 11,135 43.1% 8,439
1940 48.9% 10,813 51.1% 11,298
1936 38.7% 8,062 59.2% 12,322 2.1% 446
1932 43.0% 8,050 55.7% 10,410 1.3% 244
1928 67.9% 12,072 31.6% 5,619 0.6% 97
1924 53.8% 8,281 38.3% 5,890 7.9% 1,222
1920 46.5% 7,572 52.8% 8,610 0.7% 116
1916 34.7% 3,380 63.3% 6,172 2.0% 192
1912 18.8% 1,672 57.5% 5,101 23.7% 2,106
1908 40.2% 4,023 58.2% 5,821 1.5% 154
1904 45.3% 4,084 51.3% 4,632 3.4% 308
1900 40.1% 3,738 58.3% 5,431 1.5% 143
1896 39.2% 3,432 60.0% 5,250 0.9% 74
1892 37.8% 3,004 58.6% 4,650 3.6% 287
1888 37.6% 3,058 59.7% 4,846 2.7% 220
1884 38.9% 3,210 59.7% 4,922 1.4% 112
1880 38.9% 3,103 60.7% 4,842 0.4% 29
1876 37.6% 2,770 62.4% 4,597 0.1% 5
1872 39.4% 2,540 60.3% 3,888 0.3% 19
1868 37.4% 2,439 62.6% 4,076
1864 40.9% 2,427 59.1% 3,512
1860 37.7% 2,178 56.2% 3,249 6.2% 356
1856 30.1% 1,700 57.3% 3,233 12.6% 711

Government
Seal of the Fairfield County Auditor
See also: Ohio county government

Roster of County Officials (as of Feb. 2019):

  • Commissioners: David L. Levacy (R), Steve Davis (R), Jeffrey Fix (R)
  • Prosecutor: Kyle Witt (R)
  • Sheriff: David Phalen (R)
  • Auditor: Jon A. Slater Jr. (R)
  • Treasurer: James Bahnsen, CPA (R)
  • Recorder: Lisa R. McKenzie (R)
  • Clerk of Courts: Branden Meyer (R)
  • Engineer: Jeremiah Upp (R)
  • Coroner: Dr. L. Brian Varney, M.D. (R)
  • Judge, Common Pleas Court: David A. Trimmer (R)
  • Judge, Common Pleas Court: Richard Berens (R)
  • Judge, Common Pleas Court (General/Domestic Relations): Laura B. Smith (R)
  • Judge, Common Pleas Court (Juvenile/Probate): Terre L. Vandervoort (R)

Education

School districts
  • Amanda Clearcreek Local School District
  • Berne Union Local School District
  • Bloom-Carroll Local School District
  • Canal Winchester Local School District (Franklin & Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Union Local School District
  • Lancaster City Schools
  • Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District
  • Pickerington Local School District
  • Teays Valley Local School District (Almost entirely Pickaway)
  • Walnut Township Local School District

Elementary schools
  • St. Mary's School
  • St. Bernadette School
  • Mount Pleasant Elementary
  • Medill Elementary (housed at former East Elementary location during reconstruction)
  • Sanderson Elementary (to be closed upon completion of Medill Elementary reconstruction)
  • Tallmadge Elementary (housed at former West Elementary location during reconstruction)
  • Tarhe Trails Elementary
  • Gorsuch West Elementary
  • Pleasantville Elementary
  • Bremen Elementary

High schools

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

Cities

Villages

Townships

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

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities
  • Cedar Hill
  • Clearport
  • Colfax
  • Delmont
  • Drinkle
  • Dumontsville
  • Geneva
  • Greencastle
  • Hamburg
  • Havensport
  • Hooker
  • Horns Mill
  • Jefferson
  • Lockville
  • Marcy
  • New Salem
  • North Berne
  • Oakland
  • Oakthorpe
  • Revenge
  • Royalton
  • Waterloo

Source:[19]

See also

References
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  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. Miller, Charles Christian (1912). History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens. Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company. p. 82.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 123.
  6. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. "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.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. "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.
  16. "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.
  17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  18. "Ohio Historical Election Results". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  19. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 13, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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