Adams County, Ohio
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density
was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% White
, 0.18% Black
or African American
, 0.68% Native American
, 0.12% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.11% from other races
, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 38.5% were of American
, 19.8% German
, 11.7% Irish
and 8.9% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,501 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples
living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,315, and the median income for a family was $34,714. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,433 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,515. About 12.80% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 16.00% of those age 65 or over.
and branches in Manchester
, West Union
, and Seaman
.
In 2005, the library system loaned more than 264,000 items to its 14,000 cardholders. Total holdings (as of 2005) were over 101,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.
. It was renamed and relocated to Seaman, and is easily accessible from the Appalachian Highway.
Census
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of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.68% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 38.5% were of American
United States
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, 19.8% German
Germans
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, 11.7% Irish
Irish people
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and 8.9% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,501 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,315, and the median income for a family was $34,714. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,433 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,515. About 12.80% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 16.00% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Library
The Adams County Public Library serves the communities of Adams County, Ohio from its administrative location in PeeblesPeebles, Ohio
Peebles is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,739 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
and branches in Manchester
Manchester, Ohio
Manchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,043....
, West Union
West Union, Ohio
West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Adams County....
, and Seaman
Seaman, Ohio
Seaman is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2000 census.Seaman is served by North Adams High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the North Adams Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library...
.
In 2005, the library system loaned more than 264,000 items to its 14,000 cardholders. Total holdings (as of 2005) were over 101,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.
Hospital
Adams County is served by the Adams County Regional Medical Center, located at 230 Medical Center Drive in Seaman. The hospital was previously known as Adams County Hospital, and was located in West UnionWest Union, Ohio
West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Adams County....
. It was renamed and relocated to Seaman, and is easily accessible from the Appalachian Highway.
Communities
Villages
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Seaman, Ohio Seaman is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2000 census.Seaman is served by North Adams High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the North Adams Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library... West Union, Ohio West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Adams County.... Winchester, Ohio Winchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,025 at the 2000 census. The name of the surrounding township is also Winchester.-Geography:Winchester is located at .... |
Townships
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Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio Liberty Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,816 people in the township, 1,776 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Manchester Township, Adams County, Ohio Manchester Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,140 people in the township, 98 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Meigs Township, Adams County, Ohio Meigs Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,753 people in the township, 2,014 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio Monroe Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 735 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county along the Ohio River, it borders the following townships:... Oliver Township, Adams County, Ohio Oliver Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,246 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Scott Township - north... |
Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio Scott Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,053 people in the township, 1,014 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio Sprigg Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,639 people in the township, 1,638 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Tiffin Township, Adams County, Ohio Tiffin Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,075 people in the township, 5,075 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Wayne Township, Adams County, Ohio Wayne Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,273 people in the township, 1,146 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio Winchester Township is one of the fifteen townships of Adams County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,984 people in the township, 959 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Unincorporated communities
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Lynx, Ohio Lynx is a census-designated place in southwestern Brush Creek Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45650. It is located along State Route 125.... |
Unity, Ohio Unity is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1876, Unity is primarily a community of the Amish.... |
Natural areas
- Adams Lake State ParkAdams Lake State ParkAdams Lake State Park is a Ohio state park near West Union, in Adams County, Ohio in the United States. The park is named for Adams Lake which was built to supply fresh water to the village of West Union...
- Chaparral Prairie State Nature PreserveChaparral Prairie State Nature PreserveChaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve is located in Adams County, Ohio, United States, near the city of West Union. The prairie is a remnant of what was once a larger prairie ecosystem caused by the Holocene climatic optimum, a climatic change that created a warmer and drier climate more...
- Davis Memorial State Nature Preserve
- Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve
- Lynx PrairieLynx PrairieLynx Prairie is a nature preserve located in Adams County, Ohio, United States, near the city of Lynx. The preserve features a group of cedar glades which harbor rare prairie species, surrounded by forests on all sides....
- Shoemaker State Nature Preserve
- Whipple State Nature Preserve
Places of interest
- Great Serpent Mound
- Counterfeit House in the Manchester, OH area, the only home constructed for the purposes of counterfeiting U.S. currency
- Brushcreek Motorsports Complex
Notable people
- John Albert Cockerill, (1845-1896), born in Adams County, journalist and editor, awarded Third Order of Sacred TreasureOrder of the Sacred TreasuresThe is a Japanese Order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan as the Order of Meiji. It is awarded in eight classes . It is generally awarded for long and/or meritorious service and considered to be the lowest of the Japanese orders of merit...
by the Emperor of JapanEmperor of JapanThe Emperor of Japan is, according to the 1947 Constitution of Japan, "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people." He is a ceremonial figurehead under a form of constitutional monarchy and is head of the Japanese Imperial Family with functions as head of state. He is also the highest...
. - Cowboy CopasCowboy CopasLloyd Estel Copas , known by his stage name Cowboy Copas, was an American country music singer popular from the 1940s until his death in the 1963 plane crash that also killed country stars Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry.-Biography:Copas was born in 1913 in...
, (1913-1963), country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer who died in the plane crash that also killed Patsy ClinePatsy ClinePatsy Cline , born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Gore, Virginia, was an American country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success during the era of the Nashville sound in the early 1960s...
and Hawkshaw HawkinsHawkshaw HawkinsHarold Franklin Hawkins , better known as Hawkshaw Hawkins, was an American country music singer popular from the 1950s into the early 60s known for his rich, smooth vocals and music drawn from blues, boogie and honky tonk... - John Glasgow KerrJohn Glasgow KerrJohn Glasgow Kerr was a Presbyterian medical missionary to China with the American Presbyterian Mission.Born in Duncansville, Ohio, Kerr graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He went to China as a medical missionary and arrived at Guangzhou in 1854...
, (1824-1901), born in Adams County, noted physician and medical missionary; founder of the first hospital for the insane in ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, at Canton, ChinaGuangzhouGuangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
. - John P. LeedomJohn P. LeedomFor the Texas state senator from Dallas, see John N. Leedom.John Peter Leedom was a U.S. Representative from Ohio....
, (1847-1895), born in Adams County, United States congressman from Ohio and Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of RepresentativesSergeant at Arms of the United States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The Sergeant at Arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the chamber...
. - Jack RoushJack RoushJack Roush is the founder, CEO, and co-owner along with John Henry of Roush Fenway Racing, a NASCAR team headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, and is Chairman of the Board of Roush Enterprises....
, (1942-),is the founder, CEO, and co-owner along with John Henry of Roush Fenway Racing, a NASCAR team headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, and is Chairman of the Board of Roush Enterprises.