Logan County, Ohio

Logan County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,858.[2] The county seat is Bellefontaine.[3] The county is named for Benjamin Logan, who fought Native Americans in the area.[4]

Not to be confused with Logan, Ohio.

Logan County
U.S. county
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°23′N 83°46′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1818[1]
Named forBenjamin Logan
SeatBellefontaine
Largest cityBellefontaine
Area
 • Total467 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Land458 sq mi (1,190 km2)
 • Water8.3 sq mi (21 km2)  1.8%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
45,672
 • Density100/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.logan.oh.us

Logan County comprises the Bellefontaine, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography
County history plaque outside Zanesfield
View from the US 68-US 33 interchange at Bellefontaine, near Campbell Hill

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 467 square miles (1,210 km2), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km2) is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km2) (1.8%) is water.[5] Campbell Hill, the highest natural point in Ohio at 1,549 feet (472 m), is located northeast of Bellefontaine.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18203,159—
18306,440103.9%
184014,015117.6%
185019,16236.7%
186020,9969.6%
187023,0289.7%
188026,26714.1%
189027,3864.3%
190030,42011.1%
191030,084−1.1%
192030,1040.1%
193028,981−3.7%
194029,6242.2%
195031,3295.8%
196034,80311.1%
197035,0720.8%
198039,15511.6%
199042,3108.1%
200046,0058.7%
201045,858−0.3%
2019 (est.)45,672[6]−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families living in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (39/km2). There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% White, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.8% spoke English, 1.0% German and 1.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 17,956 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% 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 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,858 people, 18,111 households, and 12,569 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of 50.6 per square mile (19.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 11.5% were American, and 9.1% were English.[14]

Of the 18,111 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,493 and the median income for a family was $53,601. Males had a median income of $42,702 versus $29,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,974. About 11.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Logan County is a strongly Republican county, having only backed Democratic Party presidential candidates twice from 1856 onward in 1912 and 1964.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[16][17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 76.7% 17,964 21.6% 5,055 1.7% 390
2016 73.5% 15,957 21.4% 4,647 5.1% 1,108
2012 64.3% 13,633 33.3% 7,062 2.4% 504
2008 62.2% 13,848 35.6% 7,936 2.2% 499
2004 67.6% 14,471 31.9% 6,825 0.5% 102
2000 64.2% 11,849 32.2% 5,945 3.6% 661
1996 48.6% 8,325 37.3% 6,397 14.1% 2,423
1992 49.8% 9,364 26.0% 4,889 24.1% 4,534
1988 70.7% 11,099 28.6% 4,484 0.7% 114
1984 76.5% 12,230 22.8% 3,645 0.7% 104
1980 64.9% 9,727 28.8% 4,319 6.3% 948
1976 59.0% 9,092 38.6% 5,949 2.3% 361
1972 71.1% 10,938 24.6% 3,786 4.3% 656
1968 56.1% 8,362 32.8% 4,889 11.1% 1,648
1964 44.1% 6,683 55.9% 8,484
1960 68.2% 11,311 31.8% 5,279
1956 72.7% 11,229 27.3% 4,226
1952 69.8% 11,084 30.2% 4,793
1948 61.0% 8,118 38.7% 5,149 0.3% 38
1944 66.7% 9,882 33.4% 4,944
1940 60.8% 9,861 39.2% 6,351
1936 52.6% 8,363 46.2% 7,353 1.2% 189
1932 52.0% 7,469 46.5% 6,678 1.4% 205
1928 76.6% 9,602 22.8% 2,858 0.6% 71
1924 61.0% 7,186 27.0% 3,176 12.0% 1,412
1920 63.2% 8,521 36.4% 4,904 0.4% 56
1916 54.8% 4,345 43.9% 3,483 1.3% 101
1912 27.1% 1,977 37.3% 2,727 35.6% 2,600
1908 58.4% 4,756 39.2% 3,186 2.4% 196
1904 69.2% 4,994 26.9% 1,939 3.9% 283
1900 60.4% 4,806 37.1% 2,951 2.5% 202
1896 59.6% 4,722 39.4% 3,125 1.0% 81
1892 57.9% 3,796 35.5% 2,332 6.6% 434
1888 59.3% 4,115 36.5% 2,533 4.1% 287
1884 58.8% 3,998 38.6% 2,625 2.6% 173
1880 59.2% 3,739 39.1% 2,468 1.8% 113
1876 58.0% 3,259 40.7% 2,286 1.4% 76
1872 58.7% 2,795 41.1% 1,955 0.2% 8
1868 61.1% 2,778 38.9% 1,770
1864 61.9% 2,637 38.1% 1,626
1860 59.3% 2,415 37.8% 1,542 2.9% 117
1856 56.8% 2,093 36.0% 1,328 7.2% 267

Government

Commissioners: John F. Bayliss (R), Dustin A. Wickersham (R), Anthony E. Core (R)

Auditor: Jack Reser (R)

Clerk of Courts: Barb McDonald (R) [18]

Recorder: Pat Myers (R) (Appointed July 2, 2013) [18]

Treasurer: Dara J. Wren (R)

Prosecuting Attorney: Eric Stewart (R)

Sheriff: Randall J. Dodds (R)

Engineer: Scott Coleman (R)

Coroner: Michael E. Failor D.O. (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas: William T. Goslee (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division: Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division: Dan W. Bratka (R)

Judge Municipal Court: Ann E. Beck (D)

Communities
Map of Logan County with municipalities and townships

City

Villages

Townships

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

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people
Historical marker in downtown Bellefontaine marking the site of Blue Jacket's Town

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 8, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 189.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "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.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. "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.
  15. "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.
  16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  17. "Ohio Historical Election Results". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  18. Logan County Board of Elections (PDF) http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf. Retrieved June 16, 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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