Washington County, Ohio

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,778.[2] Its county seat is Marietta.[3] The county, the oldest in the state, is named for George Washington.[4]

For counties with a similar name, see Washington County (disambiguation).

Washington County
U.S. county
Washington County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°28′N 81°29′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedJuly 27, 1788[1]
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatMarietta
Largest cityMarietta
Area
 • Total640 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water8.0 sq mi (21 km2)  1.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
59,911
 • Density98/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.washingtongov.org

Washington County comprises the Marietta, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (1.3%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-largest county in Ohio by land area.

Washington County's southern and eastern boundary is the Ohio River. The Muskingum River, Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, and the Little Hocking River flow through the county to the Ohio River.[6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Protected areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18005,427—
18105,99110.4%
182010,42574.0%
183011,73112.5%
184020,82377.5%
185029,54041.9%
186036,26822.8%
187040,60912.0%
188043,2446.5%
189042,380−2.0%
190048,24513.8%
191045,422−5.9%
192043,049−5.2%
193042,437−1.4%
194043,5372.6%
195044,4072.0%
196051,68916.4%
197057,16010.6%
198064,26612.4%
199062,254−3.1%
200063,2511.6%
201061,778−2.3%
2019 (est.)59,911[7]−3.0%
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 63,251 people, 25,137 households, and 17,671 families living in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (38/km2). There were 27,760 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.5% were of German, 23.4% American, 12.3% English and 11.0% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 25,137 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,275, and the median income for a family was $41,605. Males had a median income of $32,034 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,082. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 61,778 people, 25,587 households, and 17,092 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 97.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.8/km2). There were 28,367 housing units at an average density of 44.9 per square mile (17.3/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 96.5% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 29.3% were German, 16.7% were Irish, 11.8% were English, and 10.7% were American.[15]

Of the 25,587 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.0 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,654 and the median income for a family was $53,131. Males had a median income of $42,460 versus $28,828 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,786. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Government

Washington County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. Washington County's elected commissioners are: Kevin Ritter (R), James Booth (R), and Charlie Schilling (R).[17]

Politics

Washington County typically, in recent years, votes Republican. In 1976, it was one of only two counties on the eastern Ohio border to vote for President Gerald Ford, and in 1996, it was the only county on the eastern border to vote for Bob Dole. Only six Democratic Party presidential candidates have won the county from 1856 to the present day, the most recent being Lyndon B. Johnson in his statewide & national landslide of 1964.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[18][19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 69.5% 22,307 28.8% 9,243 1.7% 531
2016 68.1% 20,514 26.6% 8,026 5.3% 1,597
2012 58.4% 17,284 39.4% 11,651 2.3% 667
2008 56.9% 17,019 41.3% 12,368 1.8% 545
2004 58.0% 17,532 41.5% 12,538 0.5% 146
2000 57.9% 15,342 39.2% 10,383 3.0% 790
1996 46.1% 11,965 42.1% 10,945 11.8% 3,067
1992 43.5% 12,204 37.0% 10,380 19.6% 5,489
1988 59.3% 14,767 40.0% 9,967 0.7% 182
1984 66.1% 16,529 31.7% 7,920 2.2% 544
1980 59.7% 14,310 33.1% 7,936 7.2% 1,725
1976 54.6% 11,513 42.3% 8,914 3.2% 669
1972 68.6% 14,023 28.5% 5,814 2.9% 597
1968 58.3% 11,888 33.9% 6,922 7.8% 1,598
1964 44.2% 8,873 55.8% 11,193
1960 64.4% 14,197 35.6% 7,856
1956 69.7% 13,927 30.4% 6,068
1952 65.2% 13,841 34.8% 7,376
1948 57.7% 10,349 42.1% 7,542 0.3% 45
1944 62.4% 11,676 37.6% 7,023
1940 61.2% 13,558 38.8% 8,584
1936 50.7% 10,826 47.8% 10,203 1.5% 325
1932 47.1% 9,352 51.4% 10,208 1.6% 316
1928 73.2% 12,767 26.3% 4,582 0.6% 98
1924 57.1% 8,704 37.6% 5,727 5.3% 808
1920 58.2% 9,279 39.4% 6,286 2.4% 379
1916 45.4% 4,745 50.4% 5,267 4.1% 432
1912 33.5% 3,326 46.7% 4,637 19.9% 1,978
1908 48.7% 5,648 49.7% 5,771 1.6% 188
1904 57.6% 6,522 39.2% 4,436 3.3% 374
1900 53.9% 6,542 44.5% 5,399 1.6% 195
1896 53.0% 5,949 46.2% 5,182 0.9% 95
1892 50.1% 4,845 46.8% 4,524 3.2% 306
1888 51.2% 4,921 46.3% 4,446 2.5% 237
1884 49.9% 4,790 48.7% 4,667 1.4% 136
1880 50.6% 4,711 47.9% 4,452 1.5% 140
1876 49.1% 4,361 50.6% 4,492 0.4% 32
1872 53.3% 4,231 46.3% 3,680 0.4% 32
1868 54.2% 4,258 45.8% 3,598
1864 57.4% 4,102 42.6% 3,050
1860 49.4% 3,169 47.7% 3,060 2.9% 188
1856 52.4% 2,783 42.3% 2,251 5.3% 281

Education

There are six high schools that serve the people of Washington County (as of 2016).

There is also the Washington County Career Center, a tech school, Washington State Community College, a two-year college, and Marietta College, a four-year college. All are located in Marietta.

Communities
Map of Washington County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
Downtown Marietta and the Muskingum River in July 2006

Cities

Villages

Townships

Source[20]

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
  1. "Ohio County Profiles: Washington County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "Washington County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1991. pp. 71–73, 80–81. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. "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.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. "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.
  16. "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.
  17. "Washington County Board of County Commissioners". Washington County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  18. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  19. "Ohio Historical Election Results". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  20. "Townships". Ohio Township Association. Archived from the original on July 15, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2019.

Further reading
  • Israel Ward Andrews, Washington County, and the Early Settlement of Ohio: Being the Centennial Historical Address, before the Citizens of Washington County. Cincinnati, OH: P.G. Thomson, 1877.
  • Martin Register Andrews and Seymour J. Hathaway, History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Chicago : Biographical Publishing Co., 1902.
  • William Dana Emerson, et al., Washington County, Ohio. Marietta, OH: Washington County Historical Society, 1976.
  • Henry Howe, History of Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1889. Knightstown, IN: Bookmark, 1977.
  • Thomas William Lewis, History of Southeastern Ohio and the Muskingum Valley, 1788-1928. In Three Volumes. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.
  • Washington County Historical Society, Washington County, Ohio, to 1980: A Collection of Topical and Family Sketches. Marietta, OH: Washington County Historical Society, 1980.
  • H.Z. Williams & Bro., History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Cleveland, OH: H.Z. Williams, 1881.

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