Richland County, Ohio

Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 124,475.[1] Its county seat is Mansfield.[2] The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1813.[3] It is named for the fertile soil found there.[4]

Richland County
U.S. county
Richland County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°47′N 82°32′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1813
Named fortheir fertile soil
SeatMansfield
Largest cityMansfield
Area
 • Total500 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Land495 sq mi (1,280 km2)
 • Water4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  1.0%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
121,154
 • Density251/sq mi (97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts7th, 12th
Websitewww.richlandcountyoh.us

Richland County is included in the Mansfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OH Combined Statistical Area. The county is one of the six Metropolitan Statistical Areas that make up Northeast Ohio and is also included in the Cleveland-Akron, OH Combined Statistical Area.

History

At its formation in 1806 Richland County encompassed a larger area. The land was mainly forest. Settlers cleared the land for farming and the population increased. In 1846, some eastern portions of the county (such as Green Township) were separated to contribute to formation of Ashland County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 500 square miles (1,300 km2), of which 495 square miles (1,280 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18209,169—
183024,006161.8%
184044,53285.5%
185030,879−30.7%
186031,1580.9%
187032,5164.4%
188036,30611.7%
189038,0724.9%
190044,28916.3%
191047,6677.6%
192055,17815.8%
193065,90219.4%
194073,85312.1%
195091,30523.6%
1960117,76129.0%
1970129,99710.4%
1980131,2050.9%
1990126,137−3.9%
2000128,8522.2%
2010124,475−3.4%
2019 (est.)121,154[6]−2.7%
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 128,852 people, 49,534 households, and 34,277 families living in the county. The population density was 259 people per square mile (100/km2). There were 53,062 housing units at an average density of 107 per square mile (41/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.16% White, 9.43% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.0% spoke English, 1.2% German and 1.2% Spanish as their first language.

There were 49,534 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.50% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,397, and the median income for a family was $45,036. Males had a median income of $35,425 versus $22,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,582. About 8.20% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.30% 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 124,475 people, 48,921 households, and 32,510 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 251.3 inhabitants per square mile (97.0/km2). There were 54,599 housing units at an average density of 110.2 per square mile (42.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 87.5% white, 9.4% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 30.6% were German, 13.3% were Irish, 12.6% were English, and 8.0% were American.[14]

Of the 48,921 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 40.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,664 and the median income for a family was $54,637. Males had a median income of $42,919 versus $31,228 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,459. About 8.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Prior to 1944, Richland County was Democratic in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates four times from 1856 to 1940. But starting with the 1944 election, it has become a Republican stronghold for presidential elections, with Lyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since then.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16][17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 69.1% 41,472 29.4% 17,640 1.5% 863
2016 66.0% 36,590 29.0% 16,085 5.0% 2,749
2012 58.6% 33,867 39.3% 22,687 2.2% 1,252
2008 55.6% 34,034 42.0% 25,727 2.4% 1,478
2004 59.6% 36,872 39.8% 24,638 0.5% 330
2000 57.1% 30,138 39.0% 20,572 3.9% 2,069
1996 46.1% 23,697 40.5% 20,832 13.5% 6,922
1992 41.5% 23,532 34.6% 19,606 23.9% 13,559
1988 60.0% 30,047 39.2% 19,617 0.8% 383
1984 68.1% 35,299 31.1% 16,141 0.8% 396
1980 57.5% 29,213 35.9% 18,253 6.6% 3,358
1976 49.4% 24,310 46.8% 23,065 3.8% 1,876
1972 68.2% 31,117 29.5% 13,468 2.3% 1,056
1968 53.6% 23,484 34.2% 14,988 12.1% 5,315
1964 43.2% 18,833 56.8% 24,799
1960 58.2% 27,317 41.8% 19,645
1956 65.8% 26,098 34.2% 13,578
1952 63.6% 25,829 36.4% 14,780
1948 51.5% 15,894 47.6% 14,712 0.9% 280
1944 54.0% 18,065 46.0% 15,406
1940 47.9% 17,157 52.1% 18,645
1936 34.3% 11,220 61.3% 20,070 4.5% 1,468
1932 44.4% 12,531 53.9% 15,225 1.8% 493
1928 71.3% 18,468 28.2% 7,295 0.6% 146
1924 55.5% 12,013 31.0% 6,703 13.5% 2,929
1920 52.8% 10,940 45.1% 9,349 2.1% 438
1916 39.8% 4,886 56.9% 6,985 3.4% 412
1912 22.3% 2,389 48.6% 5,201 29.1% 3,108
1908 43.0% 5,301 54.4% 6,702 2.6% 323
1904 48.9% 5,587 47.3% 5,407 3.9% 444
1900 44.9% 5,461 54.1% 6,581 1.0% 120
1896 44.7% 5,115 54.7% 6,256 0.6% 73
1892 40.8% 3,994 55.1% 5,398 4.1% 404
1888 43.4% 4,188 53.9% 5,198 2.7% 258
1884 42.9% 4,018 55.5% 5,191 1.6% 150
1880 45.1% 4,032 54.7% 4,885 0.3% 22
1876 45.2% 3,649 54.6% 4,407 0.3% 21
1872 47.7% 3,369 52.0% 3,672 0.3% 20
1868 46.8% 3,300 53.2% 3,754
1864 48.4% 3,194 51.6% 3,404
1860 47.6% 3,023 49.4% 3,135 3.0% 193
1856 47.9% 2,726 51.1% 2,909 0.9% 53
The Republican Party called itself the Union Party in 1864 and gave out this ballot for supporters to vote for Abraham Lincoln.

Government
See also: Ohio county government

County officials
  • Commissioners: Marilyn John, Darrell Banks, Tony Vero
  • Prosecutor: Gary Bishop
  • Sheriff: J. Steve Sheldon
  • Auditor: Patrick W. Dropsey
  • Treasurer: Bart Hamilton
  • Recorder: Sarah Davis
  • Clerk of Courts: Linda H. Frary
  • Engineer: Adam Gove
  • Judges of the Court of Common Pleas: James DeWeese and Brent Robinson
  • Judges of the Domestic Relations Court: Heather Cockley, William S. McKinley (magistrate), Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner (magistrate)
  • Judges of the Juvenile Court: Ron Spon
  • Judges of the Probate Court: Philip Mayer

Communities
Map of Richland County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

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

Unincorporated communities
  • Adario
  • Alta
  • Amoy
  • Bangorville
  • Bethlehem
  • Coulter
  • Crimson
  • Culler Mill
  • Darlington
  • East Mansfield
  • Epworth
  • Fleming Falls
  • Ganges
  • Hanley Village
  • Hastings
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Little Washington
  • Lockhart
  • London
  • Millsboro
  • Olivesburg
  • Pavonia
  • Pinhook
  • Planktown
  • Rome
  • Shenandoah
  • Spring Mill
  • Taylortown
  • Vernon Junction
  • Washington
  • Windsor
  • Wooster Heights

Ghost towns

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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  4. "Richland County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
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