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Richland County, Ohio

Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 124,936.[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 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.

Richland County
County
Richland County Courthouse
Richland County Courthouse
Flag of Richland County
Flag
Official seal of Richland County
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Richland County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°47′N 82°32′W / 40.78°N 82.54°W / 40.78; -82.54
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1813
Named fortheir fertile soil
SeatMansfield
Largest cityMansfield
Area
 • Total
500 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Land495 sq mi (1,280 km2)
 • Water4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
124,936 Increase
 • Density250/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.richlandcountyoh.us

History

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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. When Ashland County was formed on February 24, 1846, most of its area was provided by townships annexed in whole (such as Green Township) or in part (Clear Creek, Milton and Mifflin townships) from eastern Richland County.

Geography

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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

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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%
2020124,9360.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2020 [1]

2000 census

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As of the census[10] 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 people/km2). There were 53,062 housing units at an average density of 107 units 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

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 124,475 people, 48,921 households, and 32,510 families living in the county.[11] 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 units per square mile (42.5 units/km2).[12] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 30.6% were German, 13.3% were Irish, 12.6% were English, and 8.0% were American.[13]

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.[11]

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.[14]

Government

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See also: Ohio county government

County officials

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  • Commissioners: Cliff Mears, Darrell Banks, Tony Vero
  • Prosecutor: Jodie Schumacher
  • Sheriff: J. Steve Sheldon
  • Auditor: Patrick W. Dropsey
  • Treasurer: Bart Hamilton
  • Recorder: Denise Jackson
  • Clerk of Courts: Denise Ruhl
  • Engineer: Adam Gove
  • Judges of the Court of Common Pleas: Phillip Naumoff and Brent Robinson
  • Judges of the Domestic Relations Court: Beth Owens
  • Judges of the Juvenile Court: (William) Steven McKinley
  • Judges of the Probate Court: Kelly Badnell

Politics

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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. At 43%, Herbert Hoover in 1928 claimed the largest percentage margin of victory. Donald Trump recorded the largest victory by total number of votes in 2020.

United States presidential election results for Richland County, Ohio[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 41,298 70.76% 16,591 28.43% 473 0.81%
2020 41,472 69.15% 17,640 29.41% 863 1.44%
2016 36,590 66.02% 16,085 29.02% 2,749 4.96%
2012 33,867 58.59% 22,687 39.25% 1,252 2.17%
2008 34,034 55.58% 25,727 42.01% 1,478 2.41%
2004 36,872 59.62% 24,638 39.84% 330 0.53%
2000 30,138 57.10% 20,572 38.98% 2,069 3.92%
1996 23,697 46.06% 20,832 40.49% 6,922 13.45%
1992 23,532 41.50% 19,606 34.58% 13,559 23.91%
1988 30,047 60.04% 19,617 39.20% 383 0.77%
1984 35,299 68.10% 16,141 31.14% 396 0.76%
1980 29,213 57.48% 18,253 35.91% 3,358 6.61%
1976 24,310 49.36% 23,065 46.83% 1,876 3.81%
1972 31,117 68.18% 13,468 29.51% 1,056 2.31%
1968 23,484 53.63% 14,988 34.23% 5,315 12.14%
1964 18,833 43.16% 24,799 56.84% 0 0.00%
1960 27,317 58.17% 19,645 41.83% 0 0.00%
1956 26,098 65.78% 13,578 34.22% 0 0.00%
1952 25,829 63.60% 14,780 36.40% 0 0.00%
1948 15,894 51.46% 14,712 47.63% 280 0.91%
1944 18,065 53.97% 15,406 46.03% 0 0.00%
1940 17,157 47.92% 18,645 52.08% 0 0.00%
1936 11,220 34.25% 20,070 61.27% 1,468 4.48%
1932 12,531 44.36% 15,225 53.90% 493 1.75%
1928 18,468 71.28% 7,295 28.16% 146 0.56%
1924 12,013 55.50% 6,703 30.97% 2,929 13.53%
1920 10,940 52.78% 9,349 45.11% 438 2.11%
1916 4,886 39.78% 6,985 56.87% 412 3.35%
1912 2,389 22.33% 5,201 48.62% 3,108 29.05%
1908 5,301 43.01% 6,702 54.37% 323 2.62%
1904 5,587 48.85% 5,407 47.27% 444 3.88%
1900 5,461 44.90% 6,581 54.11% 120 0.99%
1896 5,115 44.70% 6,256 54.67% 73 0.64%
1892 3,994 40.77% 5,398 55.10% 404 4.12%
1888 4,188 43.43% 5,198 53.90% 258 2.68%
1884 4,018 42.93% 5,191 55.47% 150 1.60%
1880 4,032 45.11% 4,885 54.65% 22 0.25%
1876 3,649 45.18% 4,407 54.56% 21 0.26%
1872 3,369 47.71% 3,672 52.00% 20 0.28%
1868 3,300 46.78% 3,754 53.22% 0 0.00%
1864 3,194 48.41% 3,404 51.59% 0 0.00%
1860 3,023 47.60% 3,135 49.36% 193 3.04%
1856 2,726 47.93% 2,909 51.14% 53 0.93%
 
The Republican Party called itself the Union Party in 1864 and gave out this ballot for supporters to vote for Abraham Lincoln.

Communities

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Map of Richland County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

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Villages

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Townships

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b 2020 census
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. ^ "Richland County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved April 28, 2007.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ a b c "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.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Further reading

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