Pike County, Ohio

Pike County is a county located in the Appalachian (southern) region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,709.[2] Its county seat is Waverly.[3] The county is named for explorer Zebulon Pike.[4]

Pike County
U.S. county
Pike County Courthouse in Waverly.
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°05′N 83°04′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedFebruary 1, 1815[1]
Named forZebulon Pike
SeatWaverly
Largest villageWaverly
Area
 • Total444 sq mi (1,150 km2)
 • Land440 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (10 km2)  0.8%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
27,772
 • Density65/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd

History

Pike County was organized on February 1, 1815, from portions of Scioto, Ross, and Adams Counties, and was named in honor of Zebulon Pike, the explorer and soldier who had recently been killed in the War of 1812. Pike County was the site of the Pike County Massacre where eight members of the Rhoden family were shot and killed the evening of April 21 - 22, 2016. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 444 square miles (1,150 km2), of which 440 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) (0.8%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18204,253—
18306,02441.6%
18407,62626.6%
185010,95343.6%
186013,64324.6%
187015,44713.2%
188017,92716.1%
189017,482−2.5%
190018,1723.9%
191015,723−13.5%
192014,151−10.0%
193013,876−1.9%
194016,11316.1%
195014,607−9.3%
196019,38032.7%
197019,114−1.4%
198022,80219.3%
199024,2496.3%
200027,69514.2%
201028,7093.7%
2019 (est.)27,772[7]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families living in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km2). There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.72% White, 0.89% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,444 households, out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,649, and the median income for a family was $35,934. Males had a median income of $32,379 versus $20,761 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,093. About 15.10% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under age 18 and 13.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,709 people, 11,012 households, and 7,743 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 65.2 inhabitants per square mile (25.2/km2). There were 12,481 housing units at an average density of 28.3 per square mile (10.9/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 19.3% were German, 14.8% were Irish, 12.9% were English, and 12.5% were American.[15]

Of the 11,012 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.7% were non-families, and 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.2 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,912 and the median income for a family was $43,010. Males had a median income of $40,645 versus $27,422 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,494. About 18.0% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Pike County used to be very strongly Democratic in presidential elections, being the only county in the state to vote for Adlai Stevenson in 1956. However, things have changed recently; Bill Clinton in 1996 was the last Democrat to win the county, though Barack Obama lost here by only one vote in 2012. In 2016 the County took a sharp turn to the right, as Republican Donald Trump won over 65% of the vote in the county, after Mitt Romney won it by only a single vote 4 years prior.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 73.7% 9,157 25.0% 3,110 1.3% 157
2016 66.1% 7,902 29.6% 3,539 4.3% 510
2012 49.0% 5,685 49.0% 5,684 2.0% 227
2008 49.3% 6,162 48.2% 6,033 2.5% 311
2004 51.8% 6,520 47.6% 5,989 0.5% 67
2000 50.5% 5,333 46.6% 4,923 2.9% 304
1996 34.9% 3,759 51.4% 5,542 13.8% 1,486
1992 35.9% 4,094 44.4% 5,057 19.7% 2,242
1988 51.4% 5,611 47.5% 5,191 1.1% 117
1984 55.9% 6,318 43.3% 4,895 0.8% 89
1980 45.1% 4,426 50.3% 4,938 4.6% 454
1976 39.0% 3,729 59.9% 5,734 1.2% 111
1972 57.5% 5,037 40.3% 3,531 2.2% 193
1968 40.0% 3,247 42.5% 3,445 17.5% 1,423
1964 32.5% 2,567 67.5% 5,331
1960 45.9% 3,684 54.1% 4,339
1956 47.2% 3,447 52.9% 3,863
1952 43.4% 2,982 56.6% 3,893
1948 36.9% 2,639 63.1% 4,516 0.1% 6
1944 44.0% 3,117 56.0% 3,968
1940 38.9% 3,165 61.1% 4,962
1936 35.8% 2,953 64.1% 5,287 0.1% 4
1932 34.7% 2,743 64.6% 5,107 0.7% 58
1928 54.5% 3,246 45.5% 2,709
1924 43.9% 2,569 54.4% 3,185 1.7% 102
1920 52.1% 3,075 47.4% 2,799 0.5% 30
1916 43.1% 1,616 55.7% 2,091 1.2% 46
1912 34.5% 1,184 49.2% 1,691 16.4% 562
1908 45.5% 1,798 52.8% 2,085 1.7% 65
1904 45.7% 1,818 52.5% 2,090 1.8% 71
1900 54.0% 2,342 45.2% 1,960 0.9% 37
1896 50.6% 2,228 48.8% 2,145 0.6% 27
1892 44.5% 1,686 50.8% 1,926 4.7% 179
1888 43.9% 1,769 53.7% 2,162 2.5% 99
1884 43.8% 1,792 54.7% 2,238 1.5% 63
1880 44.2% 1,756 55.1% 2,192 0.7% 28
1876 41.1% 1,465 58.9% 2,096
1872 45.0% 1,284 55.0% 1,568 0.0% 1
1868 40.1% 1,155 59.9% 1,727
1864 41.2% 1,048 58.8% 1,493
1860 38.4% 958 56.1% 1,397 5.5% 137
1856 25.2% 523 56.7% 1,175 18.1% 375

Government
See also: Ohio county government

The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library serves area communities from its main branch in Waverly, Ohio and from its branches in Beaver, Piketon, and Western Pike County.

In 2005, the library loaned more than 238,000 items to its 20,000 cardholders. Total holding are over 91,000 volumes with over 210 periodical subscriptions.[19]

  • Waverly Library
  • Beaver Library
  • Piketon Library
  • Western Pike Library

Pike County has adopted a county flag with an unusual shape, rounded at the fly end. It bears fourteen stars, representing the county's townships, and various industry symbols within a circular emblem, all upon a green field.[20] The flag is through and through except for the emblem.[21]

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

Villages

Townships

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

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Pike County is briefly shown in the 2013 American action film, White House Down, directed by Roland Emmerich. Towards the climax of the film there is a scene in which terrorists hack into NORAD and launch a missile at Air Force One from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant located in the county, killing everyone on board. [22]

See also

References
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  20. "Pike". County Flags. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Statehouse Museum. Archived from the original on July 20, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  21. Stanley, Stephanie (November 9, 2015). "PCPADV hosts discussion about teen dating violence". The Pike County News Watchman. Waverly, Ohio. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  22. Emmerich, Roland (2013-06-26), White House Down (Action, Drama, Thriller), Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Columbia Pictures, Mythology Entertainment, Centropolis Entertainment, retrieved 2020-11-22

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