Greene County, Ohio

Greene County is located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 161,573.[3] Its county seat is Xenia.[4] The county was established on March 24, 1803[5] and named for General Nathanael Greene,[6] an officer in the Revolutionary War.

Greene County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°41′N 83°53′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMay 1, 1803[1]
Named forGeneral Nathanael Greene
SeatXenia
Largest cityBeavercreek*
Area
 • Total416 sq mi (1,080 km2)
 • Land414 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Water2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
168,937
 • Density391/sq mi (151/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.co.greene.oh.us
  • Based on population just within the county.[2]

Greene 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 416 square miles (1,080 km2), of which 414 square miles (1,070 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) (0.6%) is water.[7]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18105,870—
182010,52979.4%
183014,80140.6%
184017,52818.4%
185021,94625.2%
186026,19719.4%
187028,0387.0%
188031,64912.9%
189029,820−5.8%
190031,6136.0%
191029,733−5.9%
192031,2215.0%
193033,2596.5%
194035,8637.8%
195058,89264.2%
196094,64260.7%
1970125,05732.1%
1980129,7693.8%
1990136,7315.4%
2000147,8868.2%
2010161,5739.3%
2019 (est.)168,937[8]4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2019[3]

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 161,573 people, 61,825 households, and 39,160 families living in the county. The population density was 356 people per square mile (138/km2). There were 58,224 housing units at an average density of 140 per square mile (54/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 55,312 households, out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.90% under the age of 18, 13.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,656, and the median income for a family was $57,954. Males had a median income of $42,338 versus $28,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,057. About 5.20% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 161,573 people, 62,770 households, and 41,696 families living in the county.[14] The population density was 390.5 inhabitants per square mile (150.8/km2). There were 68,241 housing units at an average density of 164.9 per square mile (63.7/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% white, 7.2% black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.1% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 26.4% were German, 15.7% were American, 13.0% were Irish, and 10.9% were English.[16]

Of the 62,770 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 37.2 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $56,679 and the median income for a family was $70,817. Males had a median income of $53,614 versus $37,056 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,328. About 7.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Politics

Greene County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The only times the county won for the Democratic nominee were Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[18][19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 58.7% 52,072 39.3% 34,798 2.0% 1,773
2016 58.5% 48,540 34.9% 28,943 6.6% 5,454
2012 59.6% 49,819 38.6% 32,256 1.9% 1,551
2008 58.5% 48,936 40.1% 33,540 1.5% 1,253
2004 61.0% 48,388 38.5% 30,531 0.5% 363
2000 58.2% 37,946 38.4% 25,059 3.4% 2,199
1996 49.7% 30,677 40.6% 25,082 9.8% 6,023
1992 46.5% 27,651 33.9% 20,139 19.7% 11,712
1988 65.1% 34,432 34.1% 18,025 0.8% 399
1984 66.3% 34,267 33.1% 17,129 0.6% 316
1980 51.0% 24,922 41.1% 20,068 7.9% 3,852
1976 51.3% 22,598 45.9% 20,245 2.8% 1,234
1972 65.2% 25,349 32.7% 12,736 2.1% 824
1968 45.4% 17,589 39.1% 15,178 15.5% 6,008
1964 40.7% 14,571 59.4% 21,276
1960 58.1% 19,642 41.9% 14,155
1956 61.1% 15,471 38.9% 9,861
1952 58.6% 12,900 41.4% 9,123
1948 50.2% 9,186 49.0% 8,970 0.8% 144
1944 55.0% 9,680 45.1% 7,937
1940 51.1% 9,273 48.9% 8,881
1936 44.6% 7,449 53.5% 8,946 1.9% 317
1932 54.6% 8,455 42.6% 6,600 2.8% 426
1928 74.1% 10,030 25.0% 3,385 0.8% 113
1924 73.0% 8,410 21.4% 2,471 5.6% 642
1920 67.3% 8,600 31.4% 4,016 1.4% 172
1916 57.9% 4,458 37.9% 2,913 4.2% 324
1912 46.0% 3,242 29.9% 2,107 24.1% 1,694
1908 60.1% 4,902 35.4% 2,882 4.5% 367
1904 67.4% 5,043 26.8% 2,004 5.8% 437
1900 62.9% 5,100 33.9% 2,743 3.2% 259
1896 62.5% 5,296 35.5% 3,003 2.0% 173
1892 59.1% 4,210 34.3% 2,442 6.7% 475
1888 61.7% 4,893 33.8% 2,682 4.5% 355
1884 63.4% 4,920 33.8% 2,624 2.8% 218
1880 66.3% 4,927 33.0% 2,455 0.7% 51
1876 63.7% 4,488 35.4% 2,494 1.0% 67
1872 66.6% 4,069 32.1% 1,961 1.3% 77
1868 69.8% 4,233 30.2% 1,829
1864 71.4% 3,887 28.6% 1,557
1860 63.1% 3,260 33.9% 1,751 3.0% 159
1856 64.4% 3,032 31.1% 1,465 4.5% 214

Government
See also: Ohio county government
  • Auditor: David Graham (R)
  • Coroner: Kevin L. Sharrett, M.D. (R)
  • Engineer: Stephanie Ann Goff (R)
  • Prosecutor: Stephen K. Haller (R)
  • Recorder: Eric C. Sears (R)
  • Sheriff: Gene Fischer (R)
  • Treasurer: Kraig A. Hagler (R)
  • Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Stephen A. Wolaver (R)
  • Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Michael A. Buckwalter (R)
  • Domestic Relations Judge: Hon. Stephen L. Hurley (R)
  • Juvenile Court Judge: Hon. Adolfo A. Tornichio (R)
  • Probate Court Judge: Hon. Thomas M. O'Diam (R)
  • County Commissioners: Tom Koogler (R), Alan Anderson (R), and Bob Glaser (R)

Parks

Greene County Parks & Trails manages over 3000 acres of parkland, 62 miles of paved multiuse trails, 36 miles of river trails, and 24 miles of hiking trails.[20]

Education

Higher education

The following colleges and universities are located in Greene County:

Public

Private

Public schools

Private schools

Communities
Map of Greene 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

See also

References
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  3. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. "Greene County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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  12. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  14. "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.
  15. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. "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 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  17. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  18. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  19. "Ohio Historical Election Results". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  20. "Spring Lakes Park" (PDF). Greene County Parks & Trails. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

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