Marion County, Ohio

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,501.[1] Its county seat is Marion.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1824.[3] It is named for General Francis "The Swamp Fox" Marion, a South Carolinian officer in the Revolutionary War.[4]

For counties with a similar name, see Marion County (disambiguation).
Marion County
U.S. county
Marion County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°35′N 83°10′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMay 1, 1824
Named forFrancis Marion
SeatMarion
Largest cityMarion
Area
 • Total404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Land404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)  0.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
65,093
 • Density165/sq mi (64/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 12th
Websitewww.co.marion.oh.us

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 404 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.1%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-smallest county in Ohio by total area.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18306,551—
184014,765125.4%
185012,618−14.5%
186015,49022.8%
187016,1844.5%
188020,56527.1%
189024,72720.2%
190028,67816.0%
191033,97118.5%
192042,00423.6%
193045,4208.1%
194044,898−1.1%
195049,95911.3%
196060,22120.5%
197064,7247.5%
198067,9745.0%
199064,274−5.4%
200066,2173.0%
201066,5010.4%
2019 (est.)65,093[6]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 66,217 people, 24,578 households, and 17,253 families living in the county. The population density was 164 people per square mile (63/km2). There were 26,298 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile (25/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.10% White, 5.75% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 24,578 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 106.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,709, and the median income for a family was $45,297. Males had a median income of $33,179 versus $23,586 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,255. About 7.40% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 66,501 people, 24,691 households, and 16,837 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 164.7 inhabitants per square mile (63.6/km2). There were 27,834 housing units at an average density of 68.9 per square mile (26.6/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 91.1% white, 5.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 29.7% were German, 15.2% were Irish, 14.7% were American, and 10.2% were English.[14]

Of the 24,691 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 39.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $40,511 and the median income for a family was $50,900. Males had a median income of $39,741 versus $30,161 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,849. About 13.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Prior to 1940, Marion County supported Democrats in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates five times from 1856 to 1936. But starting with the 1940 election, the county has become a Republican stronghold in presidential elections with Lyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since, but Bill Clinton came within just 630 votes of winning it in 1996.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16][17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 68.3% 19,023 29.7% 8,269 2.0% 579
2016 64.1% 16,961 29.9% 7,928 6.0% 1,589
2012 52.0% 14,265 45.6% 12,504 2.4% 649
2008 53.1% 15,454 44.2% 12,870 2.6% 768
2004 58.7% 17,171 40.8% 11,930 0.5% 157
2000 54.9% 13,617 41.8% 10,370 3.3% 828
1996 45.0% 11,112 42.5% 10,482 12.5% 3,080
1992 42.1% 11,675 34.1% 9,444 23.8% 6,596
1988 60.1% 14,864 38.8% 9,596 1.0% 258
1984 65.8% 17,392 33.4% 8,827 0.9% 224
1980 57.0% 14,605 36.8% 9,419 6.3% 1,607
1976 53.4% 13,141 44.5% 10,962 2.1% 517
1972 67.0% 17,197 31.1% 7,970 1.9% 492
1968 53.1% 12,887 35.5% 8,611 11.4% 2,773
1964 41.1% 10,050 58.9% 14,400
1960 61.3% 15,210 38.7% 9,598
1956 67.1% 15,125 32.9% 7,425
1952 62.2% 14,583 37.8% 8,851
1948 55.5% 10,333 44.2% 8,223 0.3% 50
1944 57.6% 11,925 42.4% 8,775
1940 53.0% 11,817 47.0% 10,462
1936 42.3% 9,070 55.5% 11,881 2.2% 476
1932 44.1% 8,569 53.3% 10,354 2.6% 506
1928 70.3% 13,398 28.7% 5,468 1.0% 194
1924 54.2% 9,161 31.0% 5,234 14.8% 2,506
1920 57.9% 11,320 41.3% 8,065 0.8% 156
1916 43.3% 4,264 53.5% 5,273 3.2% 313
1912 36.0% 3,218 45.1% 4,024 18.9% 1,686
1908 46.1% 4,175 51.4% 4,657 2.4% 221
1904 53.8% 4,473 43.1% 3,581 3.1% 257
1900 47.0% 3,770 51.7% 4,141 1.3% 105
1896 45.4% 3,426 53.2% 4,016 1.4% 105
1892 40.9% 2,477 54.2% 3,282 4.8% 293
1888 41.4% 2,521 54.1% 3,297 4.5% 274
1884 43.1% 2,439 55.1% 3,118 1.8% 100
1880 42.5% 2,192 56.8% 2,932 0.8% 39
1876 42.2% 1,918 57.3% 2,603 0.5% 21
1872 41.4% 1,340 56.9% 1,842 1.6% 53
1868 44.4% 1,548 55.6% 1,936
1864 46.9% 1,520 53.1% 1,720
1860 49.0% 1,595 50.4% 1,640 0.6% 18
1856 51.7% 1,367 48.2% 1,275 0.1% 4

Government
See also: Ohio county government

Marion County is represented by two members of the Ohio House of Representatives, as it is split between the 86th and 87th Ohio House Districts. State Representative Tracy Richardson, elected in 2018, represents the 86th Ohio House district, and Riordan T. McClain, appointed in 2018, serves the 87th Ohio House District.

The entirety of Marion County lies within the 26th Ohio Senate District, currently represented by Marion native and Marion Catholic alumnus David E. Burke, who was appointed to the seat in July 2011.

Education

Colleges and universities

Public school districts

Five school districts cover the majority of Marion County:

Additionally, Buckeye Valley Local School District, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools, Northmor Local School District, and Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District cover small areas on the edges of the county.[18]

Communities
Map of Marion County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

City

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
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