Huron County, Ohio

Huron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,626.[1] Its county seat is Norwalk.[2] The county was created in 1809 and later organized in 1815.[3]

Not to be confused with Huron, Ohio.
Huron County
U.S. county
Huron County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°09′N 82°36′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedApril 1, 1815
Named forHuron tribe
SeatNorwalk
Largest cityNorwalk
Area
 • Total495 sq mi (1,280 km2)
 • Land491 sq mi (1,270 km2)
 • Water3.3 sq mi (9 km2)  0.7%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
58,266
 • Density121/sq mi (47/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 7th
Websitewww.huroncounty-oh.gov

Huron County is included in the Norwalk, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area.

History

Huron County was named in honor of the Huron Indians (Wyandot), an Iroquoian-speaking tribe who occupied large areas in the Great Lakes region. The word "Huron" may be French, although this origin is disputed.[4]

In the late 18th century this area was in the US Northwest Territory, part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in a sub-region called the Firelands. Connecticut had originally claimed the land as part of its original colony, then afterward wanted to use it to grant to veterans as payment for their service in the war. In 1795 the land was purchased for resale and development by the Connecticut Land Company, but was later under the sole administration of the "Fire Land Company".[5]

At its formation, Huron County consisted of all the Firelands. However, as the population increased in the region, the sections in the northern areas of the county were divided and assigned to the newly organized Erie and Ottawa counties, and a township in the southern section became part of the newly established Ashland County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 495 square miles (1,280 km2), of which 491 square miles (1,270 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.7%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18206,675—
183013,34199.9%
184023,93379.4%
185026,2039.5%
186029,61613.0%
187028,532−3.7%
188031,60910.8%
189031,9491.1%
190032,3301.2%
191034,2065.8%
192032,424−5.2%
193033,7003.9%
194034,8003.3%
195039,35313.1%
196047,32620.3%
197049,5874.8%
198054,60810.1%
199056,2403.0%
200059,4875.8%
201059,6260.2%
2019 (est.)58,266[7]−2.3%
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 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families living in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile (47/km2). There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.98% White, 0.97% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 3.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,307 households, out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% 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 3.11.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.30% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,558, and the median income for a family was $46,911. Males had a median income of $35,760 versus $22,785 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,133. About 6.50% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 59,626 people, 22,820 households, and 16,141 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 121.3 inhabitants per square mile (46.8/km2). There were 25,196 housing units at an average density of 51.3 per square mile (19.8/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 1.0% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.6% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 36.4% were German, 14.5% were Irish, 10.8% were English, and 8.9% were American.[15]

Of the 22,820 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.3% were non-families, and 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.4 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,058 and the median income for a family was $53,887. Males had a median income of $41,566 versus $30,967 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,743. About 10.9% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Huron County has almost always been a Republican stronghold. However, in the election of 1996, Bill Clinton narrowly carried the county by a margin of .6%.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 69.7% 18,956 28.5% 7,759 1.8% 475
2016 64.9% 16,226 28.8% 7,192 6.3% 1,584
2012 52.9% 13,060 44.5% 11,006 2.6% 645
2008 50.4% 12,884 47.2% 12,076 2.4% 622
2004 58.0% 14,817 41.4% 10,568 0.7% 173
2000 57.5% 12,286 38.3% 8,183 4.2% 891
1996 41.4% 8,750 41.9% 8,858 16.8% 3,553
1992 38.7% 9,480 32.4% 7,930 28.9% 7,061
1988 61.2% 12,633 37.8% 7,794 1.0% 215
1984 68.0% 14,388 31.2% 6,609 0.8% 174
1980 58.3% 11,173 34.1% 6,537 7.6% 1,449
1976 52.0% 9,386 42.9% 7,742 5.2% 938
1972 63.1% 10,942 31.7% 5,491 5.2% 907
1968 53.4% 9,456 36.8% 6,515 9.8% 1,743
1964 41.5% 7,655 58.5% 10,780
1960 61.9% 12,261 38.1% 7,534
1956 73.4% 12,208 26.6% 4,418
1952 71.7% 12,372 28.3% 4,875
1948 59.5% 9,004 40.1% 6,073 0.4% 57
1944 66.1% 11,442 33.9% 5,879
1940 63.6% 11,758 36.4% 6,741
1936 46.2% 8,318 47.2% 8,500 6.7% 1,204
1932 49.2% 8,702 49.7% 8,795 1.2% 204
1928 67.2% 10,702 32.4% 5,157 0.5% 71
1924 62.1% 8,340 21.4% 2,871 16.5% 2,214
1920 67.2% 9,348 31.6% 4,398 1.2% 169
1916 48.3% 4,048 49.4% 4,136 2.3% 196
1912 20.6% 1,707 40.1% 3,317 39.3% 3,259
1908 52.7% 4,930 45.6% 4,262 1.7% 158
1904 66.1% 5,613 30.9% 2,622 3.0% 255
1900 55.1% 4,993 43.1% 3,906 1.7% 156
1896 54.0% 5,008 45.1% 4,185 0.9% 84
1892 51.9% 4,257 43.8% 3,592 4.3% 349
1888 53.4% 4,392 41.8% 3,438 4.9% 402
1884 56.0% 4,650 39.9% 3,311 4.1% 341
1880 58.0% 4,566 38.6% 3,040 3.5% 272
1876 59.4% 4,504 39.7% 3,014 0.9% 68
1872 62.8% 3,812 36.0% 2,182 1.2% 74
1868 64.2% 4,019 35.8% 2,243
1864 68.0% 4,430 32.0% 2,086
1860 65.4% 4,107 33.2% 2,083 1.4% 91
1856 66.3% 3,468 32.7% 1,709 1.0% 54

Government
See also: Ohio county government

Officials

Commissioner - Terry Boose

Commissioner - Joe Hintz

Commissioner - Bruce "Skip" Wilde [19]

Auditor - Roland Tkach[20]

Clerk of Courts - Susan Hazel[21]

Coroner - Jeffery Harwood[22]

Engineer - Joseph B. Kovach[23]

Prosecutor - Joel Sitterly [24]

Recorder - Jan Tkach [25]

Treasurer - Kathleen Schaffer[26]

Sheriff - Todd Corbin [27]

Judge of Court of Common Pleas - James Conway[28]

Court Secretary (non-elected position) - Julie Wise[29]

Education
Main article: School Districts of Huron County, Ohio

Infrastructure

Major highways

Communities
Map of Huron 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

Notable people

See also

References
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