Auglaize County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 46,611 people, 17,376 households, and 12,771 families residing in the county. The population density
was 116 people per square mile (45/km²). There were 18,470 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.12% White
, 0.24% Black
or African American
, 0.18% Native American
, 0.41% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.20% from other races
, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 59.5% were of German
, 10.9% American
, 6.9% Irish
and 6.3% English
ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.9% spoke English
and 1.2% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 17,376 households out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,367, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $37,024 versus $23,809 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,593. About 4.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, the Minster Machine Company
, Setex, Inc, AAP-St. Mary's Corporation (a division of Hitachi Metals), Veyance Technologies, Inc (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
), and the Dannon Company
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Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 46,611 people, 17,376 households, and 12,771 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 116 people per square mile (45/km²). There were 18,470 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.12% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% 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...
, 0.18% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.41% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.67% 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. 59.5% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 10.9% American
United States
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, 6.9% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 6.3% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.9% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 1.2% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 17,376 households out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,367, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $37,024 versus $23,809 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,593. About 4.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
Economics
Auglaize County's economy is based in Manufacturing. Employers with more than 400 employees are Crown Equipment CorporationCrown Equipment Corporation
A privately held, family-owned U.S. company, Crown Equipment Corporation is the fourth largest manufacturer of powered industrial forklift trucks in the world. According to industry reports, Crown had $1.6 billion in worldwide sales revenue for fiscal year 2009. Crown has appeared at least ten...
, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, the Minster Machine Company
Minster Machine Company
The Minster Machine Company is an American manufacturer of machine presses and other metalworking equipment, and a provider of related services.-Overview:...
, Setex, Inc, AAP-St. Mary's Corporation (a division of Hitachi Metals), Veyance Technologies, Inc (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling. Goodyear manufactures tires for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, SUVs, race cars, airplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery....
), and the Dannon Company
Groupe Danone
Groupe Danone is a French food-products multinational corporation based in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It claims world leadership in fresh dairy products, marketed under the corporate name, and also in bottled water...
.
Villages
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New Knoxville, Ohio New Knoxville is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. Established in 1835, it had a population of 891 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... Uniopolis, Ohio Uniopolis is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States with a population of 256 as of the 2000 U.S. census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.The village is served by the Wapakoneta City School District.-History:... Waynesfield, Ohio Waynesfield is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States with a population of 803 as of the 2000 U.S. census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waynesfield is located at .... |
Townships
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Noble Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Noble Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,439 people in the township, 1,240 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Pusheta Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Pusheta Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,346 people in the township, 1,295 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Saint Marys Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Saint Marys Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 11,600 people in the township, 3,457 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Salem Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Salem Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 580 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Union Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Union Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,870 people in the township, 1,614 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Washington Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,320 people in the township, 1,429 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Wayne Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Wayne Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,591 people in the township, 788 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Census-designated places
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- New HampshireNew Hampshire, OhioNew Hampshire is a census-designated place located in central Goshen Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The community is served by the Waynesfield-Goshen Local School District.Located between Wapakoneta and Lakeview at the intersection of U.S...
- Saint JohnsSaint Johns, OhioSaint Johns is a census-designated place located along the border between the Union and Clay Townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.It is located between Indian Lake and Wapakoneta at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and State Route 65...
Unincorporated communities
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- EgyptEgypt, OhioEgypt is an unincorporated community in western Jackson Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. Located at , the community sits at an elevation of 971 feet , approximately west of the village of Minster....
- Fryburg
- GeyerGeyer, OhioGeyer is an unincorporated community in southwestern Clay Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. Go to http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Geyer_Family_1912.jpgfor a picture of the Geyer family...
- GlynwoodGlynwood, OhioGlynwood is an unincorporated community located in southwestern Moulton Township, in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.It is located between Wapakoneta and Saint Marys. The community is served by the Saint Marys City School District and the Saint Marys post office.A community landmark is St...
- Gutman
- Holden
- KossuthKossuth, OhioKossuth is an unincorporated community located in eastern Salem Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.It is located along State Routes 66 and 197 between Saint Marys and Spencerville...
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- Lock TwoLock Two, OhioLock Two is an unincorporated community in northeastern German Township, Auglaize County in the west central part of the U.S. state of Ohio....
- MoultonMoulton, OhioMoulton is an unincorporated community located in southern Moulton Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.It is located along U.S. Route 33 between Wapakoneta and Saint Marys. The community is served by the Saint Marys City School District and the Wapakoneta post office.The original...
- Santa FeSanta Fe, OhioSanta Fe is an unincorporated community located on the border of Clay Township in Auglaize County and Stokes Township in Logan County, in the west central part of the U.S. state of Ohio....
- Slater
- Villa Nova
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Auglaize County, Ohio
- Ohio county governmentOhio county governmentOhio county government is the structure of official managerial and legal bodies of the counties of Ohio, USA. It is marked by a loose organization and a diffusion of power, the basic framework not having been changed since the Nineteenth century...