Van Wert County, Ohio

Van Wert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,744.[1] Its county seat is Van Wert.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1837.[3] It is named for Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of John André in the American Revolutionary War.[4]

Van Wert County
U.S. county
Courthouse in Van Wert
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°52′N 84°35′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 18, 1837
Named forIsaac Van Wart
SeatVan Wert
Largest cityVan Wert
Area
 • Total410 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land409 sq mi (1,060 km2)
 • Water1.3 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
28,275
 • Density70/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.vanwertcountyohio.gov

Van Wert County comprises the Van Wert, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included within the Lima-Van Wert-Celina, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
183049—
18401,5773,118.4%
18504,793203.9%
186010,238113.6%
187015,82354.6%
188023,02845.5%
189029,67128.8%
190030,3942.4%
191029,119−4.2%
192028,210−3.1%
193026,273−6.9%
194026,7591.8%
195026,9710.8%
196028,8406.9%
197029,1941.2%
198030,4584.3%
199030,4640.0%
200029,659−2.6%
201028,744−3.1%
2019 (est.)28,275[6]−1.6%
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 29,659 people, 11,587 households, and 8,354 families living in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km2). There were 12,363 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.43% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11,587 households, out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,497, and the median income for a family was $46,503. Males had a median income of $32,377 versus $23,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,293. About 4.20% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.80% of those under age 18 and 4.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,744 people, 11,439 households, and 7,921 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 70.3 inhabitants per square mile (27.1/km2). There were 12,615 housing units at an average density of 30.8 per square mile (11.9/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 43.6% were German, 12.4% were Irish, 11.5% were English, and 11.0% were American.[14]

Of the 11,439 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.3 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,415 and the median income for a family was $51,215. Males had a median income of $37,408 versus $28,692 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,772. About 6.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Van Wert County is a stronghold Republican county in presidential elections. In 2020, Donald Trump nearly won 80% of the votes cast in the county.[16]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 77.7% 11,650 20.5% 3,067 1.8% 277
2016 76.0% 10,469 19.6% 2,697 4.4% 604
2012 69.0% 9,585 29.0% 4,029 2.0% 284
2008 62.4% 9,168 35.2% 5,178 2.4% 355
2004 72.0% 10,678 27.6% 4,095 0.4% 54
2000 65.7% 8,679 31.8% 4,209 2.5% 331
1996 53.7% 6,999 34.2% 4,453 12.2% 1,589
1992 50.8% 7,227 26.9% 3,822 22.3% 3,168
1988 70.6% 9,410 28.9% 3,848 0.6% 78
1984 73.7% 9,570 25.7% 3,338 0.6% 80
1980 61.1% 7,866 31.6% 4,070 7.3% 936
1976 58.4% 8,344 39.8% 5,689 1.8% 251
1972 71.3% 9,545 27.2% 3,644 1.5% 202
1968 57.9% 7,835 32.2% 4,360 9.9% 1,332
1964 44.6% 6,194 55.4% 7,695
1960 65.7% 9,666 34.3% 5,050
1956 70.0% 9,834 30.0% 4,208
1952 64.7% 9,355 35.3% 5,108
1948 56.8% 6,785 43.0% 5,127 0.2% 24
1944 62.8% 8,529 37.2% 5,046
1940 58.1% 8,656 42.0% 6,254
1936 42.6% 6,275 52.6% 7,744 4.9% 714
1932 42.0% 5,918 56.7% 7,977 1.3% 183
1928 59.4% 7,540 40.1% 5,089 0.5% 67
1924 53.1% 6,206 37.0% 4,318 9.9% 1,154
1920 60.0% 7,495 39.2% 4,899 0.8% 99
1916 49.2% 3,802 48.6% 3,753 2.3% 174
1912 35.0% 2,490 46.3% 3,287 18.7% 1,329
1908 49.3% 3,809 49.0% 3,783 1.8% 137
1904 54.1% 4,120 43.7% 3,325 2.3% 173
1900 52.2% 4,006 46.7% 3,582 1.2% 90
1896 49.3% 3,957 49.6% 3,984 1.2% 92
1892 46.5% 3,373 50.1% 3,629 3.4% 248
1888 48.2% 3,411 48.0% 3,398 3.8% 270
1884 50.4% 3,052 48.6% 2,940 1.0% 60
1880 50.5% 2,634 49.3% 2,571 0.2% 10
1876 48.6% 2,290 51.2% 2,410 0.2% 8
1872 51.6% 1,805 48.2% 1,686 0.2% 6
1868 52.0% 1,547 48.0% 1,431
1864 50.4% 1,214 49.6% 1,193
1860 50.9% 1,015 48.1% 959 1.0% 19
1856 48.0% 758 50.0% 789 2.0% 32

Government

Van Wert County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that administer and oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. The elected commissioners serve four-year terms. Van Wert County's elected commissioners are: Thad Lichtensteiger, Stan Owens, and Todd Wolfrum.[19]

Communities
Municipalities and townships of Van Wert County

Cities

Villages

Townships

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

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
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