Harrison County, Ohio

Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,864,[3] making it the fifth-least populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Cadiz.[4] The county is named for General William Henry Harrison, who was later President of the United States.[5]

Not to be confused with Harrison, Ohio.
Harrison County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°17′N 81°05′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedFebruary 1, 1813[1][2]
Named forWilliam Henry Harrison
SeatCadiz
Largest villageCadiz
Area
 • Total411 sq mi (1,060 km2)
 • Land402 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Water8.4 sq mi (22 km2)  2.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
15,040
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.harrisoncountyohio.org

History
The Conotton Creek Trail begins in Bowerston

Harrison County was formed from parts of Jefferson and Tuscarawas Counties in 1813. The county was named after General William Henry Harrison, the hero of the battle of Tippecanoe in the War of 1812 (and later to become the 9th US President).

Oil was discovered near Jewett, Ohio in 1895, and then in the Scio, Ohio area in 1898. However, by 1901, the Scio oil boom had essentially ceased.[6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 411 square miles (1,060 km2), of which 402 square miles (1,040 km2) is land and 8.4 square miles (22 km2) (2.1%) is water.[7]

On May 16, 2013 the Chicago Tribune Business section reported that the Utica Shale underlying Harrison County shows promise as a tight oil production zone.[8] To produce tight oil in large quantities would require horizontal drilling and fracturing of the shale formation as is being done in North Dakota and Texas.[9][10]

Adjacent counties

Conotton Creek Trail

The Conotton Creek Trail is a rails-to-trails path that runs along Conotton Creek from Bowerston to Jewett in northern Harrison County, Ohio. The paved multi-use trail is 11.4 miles (18.3 km) long.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
182014,345—
183020,91645.8%
184020,099−3.9%
185020,1570.3%
186019,110−5.2%
187018,682−2.2%
188020,4569.5%
189020,8301.8%
190020,486−1.7%
191019,076−6.9%
192019,6252.9%
193018,844−4.0%
194020,3137.8%
195019,054−6.2%
196017,995−5.6%
197017,013−5.5%
198018,1526.7%
199016,085−11.4%
200015,856−1.4%
201015,8640.1%
2019 (est.)15,040[11]−5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2019[3]

2000 census

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 15,856 people, 6,398 households, and 4,516 families living in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 7,680 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 0.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,398 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,318, and the median income for a family was $36,646. Males had a median income of $30,485 versus $18,813 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,479. 13.3% of the population and 11% of families were below the poverty line. 17.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,864 people, 6,526 households, and 4,452 families living in the county.[17] The population density was 39.4 inhabitants per square mile (15.2/km2). There were 8,170 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.8/km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 95.9% white, 2.1% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.5% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 20.9% were German, 15.5% were Irish, 9.0% were English, 8.9% were American, and 5.7% were Polish.[19]

Of the 6,526 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 44.4 years.[17]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,363 and the median income for a family was $44,325. Males had a median income of $38,489 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,318. About 14.1% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.[20]

Politics

Harrison County was considered a swing county in presidential elections prior to 2016. The last Democrat to win the county was Bill Clinton in 1996, although Al Gore came within 66 votes in 2000 and Barack Obama came within 189 votes in 2008.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[21][22]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 75.6% 5,792 23.1% 1,768 1.3% 103
2016 71.8% 5,098 23.8% 1,688 4.5% 319
2012 56.2% 4,019 41.2% 2,950 2.6% 184
2008 49.5% 3,872 47.1% 3,683 3.4% 262
2004 52.7% 4,274 46.6% 3,780 0.7% 55
2000 47.7% 3,417 46.8% 3,351 5.5% 393
1996 31.2% 2,310 50.3% 3,721 18.5% 1,371
1992 29.2% 2,289 48.9% 3,830 21.8% 1,708
1988 45.5% 3,298 53.5% 3,881 1.0% 73
1984 55.5% 4,276 43.7% 3,370 0.9% 66
1980 52.6% 3,639 41.2% 2,848 6.2% 429
1976 45.7% 3,509 53.0% 4,070 1.3% 102
1972 65.0% 4,554 34.1% 2,388 1.0% 68
1968 45.9% 3,532 46.7% 3,594 7.5% 574
1964 36.2% 2,928 63.8% 5,159
1960 58.8% 5,191 41.2% 3,641
1956 65.8% 5,444 34.2% 2,831
1952 59.5% 5,306 40.5% 3,614
1948 54.7% 4,215 44.4% 3,422 0.8% 63
1944 60.6% 5,194 39.4% 3,381
1940 55.7% 5,729 44.3% 4,559
1936 47.6% 4,779 52.1% 5,231 0.4% 35
1932 56.4% 4,759 41.6% 3,512 2.0% 168
1928 79.4% 6,095 19.8% 1,516 0.9% 65
1924 66.0% 4,904 26.9% 1,999 7.1% 531
1920 66.6% 5,053 32.6% 2,473 0.8% 58
1916 55.8% 2,517 42.3% 1,911 1.9% 86
1912 42.4% 1,950 37.3% 1,714 20.3% 932
1908 59.4% 3,069 37.9% 1,961 2.7% 140
1904 63.4% 3,115 32.1% 1,578 4.5% 220
1900 57.9% 3,274 40.0% 2,261 2.1% 116
1896 57.4% 3,151 40.9% 2,245 1.8% 97
1892 51.6% 2,541 41.3% 2,032 7.1% 351
1888 54.9% 2,763 38.3% 1,927 6.8% 340
1884 55.4% 2,765 41.6% 2,077 3.0% 150
1880 56.5% 2,767 42.5% 2,082 0.9% 46
1876 55.6% 2,564 43.8% 2,020 0.7% 32
1872 57.4% 2,303 42.2% 1,695 0.4% 17
1868 58.3% 2,267 41.7% 1,620
1864 58.8% 2,236 41.2% 1,566
1860 60.0% 2,175 20.9% 759 19.1% 691
1856 56.6% 2,060 40.4% 1,473 3.0% 110

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

Villages

Townships

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

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Notable residents

See also

References
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