Hancock County, Ohio

Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,782.[1] Its county seat is Findlay.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828.[3] It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.[4]

Hancock County
U.S. county
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°00′N 83°40′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1828
Named forJohn Hancock
SeatFindlay
Largest cityFindlay
Area
 • Total534 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
75,783
 • Density141/sq mi (54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.hancock.oh.us

Hancock County comprises the Findlay, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Hancock County was established on January 21, 1828, by the Ohio General Assembly from the southern portions of Wood County. Originally containing only Findlay Township, the county would add Amanda and Welfare (now Delaware) townships later in April of that year. Additional townships were laid out as follows: Jackson in 1829; Liberty and Marion in December 1830; Big Lick, Blanchard and Van Buren in 1831; Washington, Union, and Eagle in 1832; Cass and Portage in 1833; Pleasant in 1835; Orange in 1836; Madison in 1840, and finally Allen in 1850. Originally nearly 24 miles square, Hancock County would lose some of its southeast portion in 1845 to the new Wyandot County.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 534 square miles (1,380 km2), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.4%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1830813—
18409,9861,128.3%
185016,75167.7%
186022,88636.6%
187023,8474.2%
188027,78416.5%
189042,56353.2%
190041,993−1.3%
191037,860−9.8%
192038,3941.4%
193040,4045.2%
194040,7931.0%
195044,2808.5%
196053,68621.2%
197061,21714.0%
198064,5815.5%
199065,5361.5%
200071,2958.8%
201074,7824.9%
2019 (est.)75,783[7]1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 71,295 people, 27,898 households, and 19,138 families living in the county. The population density was 134 people per square mile (52/km2). There were 29,785 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile (22/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.14% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 27,898 households, out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,856, and the median income for a family was $51,490. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,374 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,991. About 5.20% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 74,782 people, 30,197 households, and 19,884 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 140.7 inhabitants per square mile (54.3/km2). There were 33,174 housing units at an average density of 62.4 per square mile (24.1/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% white, 1.7% Asian, 1.5% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.5% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 43.1% were German, 11.0% were Irish, 10.3% were English, and 6.6% were American.[15]

Of the 30,197 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.2% were non-families, and 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 38.5 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,070 and the median income for a family was $59,600. Males had a median income of $42,479 versus $31,631 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,158. About 8.5% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]

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

Cities

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

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

Politics

Although in the period up to World War I Hancock County's German heritage caused it to lean Democratic,[18] since that war – when German Americans were driven from the Democratic Party by Woodrow Wilson’s postwar settlement policies[19] and James M. Cox’s refusal to accept German language instruction[20] – the county has been powerfully Republican. Since 1920 no Democratic presidential candidate has obtained an absolute majority of Hancock County’s vote – although Franklin D. Roosevelt did win narrow pluralities in his 1932 and 1936 landslides – and it was one of just five Ohio counties that voted for Barry Goldwater over Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Although Goldwater won by just sixty-three votes, no Democratic presidential nominee since has cracked three-eighths of the county’s vote.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[21][22]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 67.9% 26,310 30.3% 11,757 1.8% 704
2016 66.7% 24,183 26.5% 9,609 6.7% 2,442
2012 62.7% 22,443 35.1% 12,564 2.2% 776
2008 60.5% 22,420 37.4% 13,870 2.1% 765
2004 70.5% 25,105 29.1% 10,352 0.5% 162
2000 68.5% 20,985 28.7% 8,798 2.7% 834
1996 57.7% 17,252 31.2% 9,334 11.1% 3,322
1992 52.6% 16,821 24.9% 7,944 22.5% 7,198
1988 72.0% 19,896 26.9% 7,435 1.1% 312
1984 78.3% 22,169 20.4% 5,758 1.3% 370
1980 67.6% 18,264 25.3% 6,843 7.0% 1,903
1976 63.1% 15,983 33.7% 8,548 3.2% 802
1972 70.7% 18,111 23.7% 6,084 5.6% 1,429
1968 61.1% 15,032 28.1% 6,918 10.8% 2,659
1964 50.1% 11,610 49.9% 11,547
1960 71.8% 17,059 28.2% 6,712
1956 74.8% 15,713 25.2% 5,289
1952 73.7% 14,999 26.4% 5,366
1948 63.2% 11,427 36.5% 6,598 0.3% 54
1944 68.3% 13,450 31.7% 6,252
1940 64.6% 14,174 35.4% 7,755
1936 47.2% 9,816 47.8% 9,929 5.0% 1,039
1932 48.6% 9,260 49.2% 9,370 2.3% 431
1928 75.5% 13,151 23.9% 4,158 0.6% 101
1924 57.0% 9,167 31.8% 5,111 11.2% 1,796
1920 59.5% 9,746 39.0% 6,386 1.6% 258
1916 42.8% 4,268 54.3% 5,416 2.9% 292
1912 24.8% 2,241 47.7% 4,309 27.6% 2,491
1908 45.4% 4,899 50.3% 5,420 4.3% 462
1904 55.3% 5,766 39.8% 4,148 4.9% 512
1900 50.1% 5,559 48.0% 5,322 1.8% 205
1896 49.7% 5,591 49.3% 5,546 1.1% 121
1892 46.4% 4,780 47.9% 4,931 5.7% 582
1888 48.5% 4,634 47.5% 4,539 4.0% 384
1884 47.3% 3,245 51.0% 3,497 1.7% 116
1880 47.9% 3,124 51.4% 3,350 0.6% 42
1876 46.6% 2,811 53.3% 3,215 0.1% 8
1872 48.5% 2,311 51.4% 2,449 0.1% 3
1868 47.4% 2,279 52.6% 2,528
1864 48.6% 2,178 51.4% 2,300
1860 47.7% 2,135 51.4% 2,301 0.9% 40
1856 47.2% 1,773 51.8% 1,944 1.0% 37

See also

References
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