Wood County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Wood County is a county located in the state
of Ohio
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 125,488. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39173.html Its county seat
is Bowling Green
. The county was named for Captain Eleazer D. Wood
, the engineer for General William Henry Harrison
's army, who built Fort Meigs
in the War of 1812
. Wood County is part of the Toledo
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, the county has a total area of 621 square miles (1,608.4 km²). 617 square miles (1,598 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
of 2000, there were 121,065 people, 45,172 households, and 29,678 families residing in the county. The population density
was 196 people per square mile (76/km²). There were 47,468 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile (30/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.83% White
, 1.27% Black
or African American
, 0.23% Native American
, 1.03% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 1.45% from other races
, and 1.18% from two or more races. 3.33% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 36.3% were of German
, 9.9% American
, 8.2% English
, 8.0% Irish
and 5.8% Polish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 45,172 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.30% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 17.20% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,442, and the median income for a family was $56,468. Males had a median income of $40,419 versus $26,640 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,284. About 4.70% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.40% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over.
. In 2006, the library loaned 547,422 items and provided 1,121 programs to its patrons. Total holdings in 2006 were nearly 155,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.
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of Ohio
Ohio
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, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the population was 125,488. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39173.html Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green is the county seat of Wood County in the U.S. state of Ohio. At the time of the 2010 census, the population of Bowling Green was 30,028. It is part of the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bowling Green is the home of Bowling Green State University...
. The county was named for Captain Eleazer D. Wood
Eleazer D. Wood
Eleazer Derby Wood was an American Army officer in the War of 1812.Wood was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts...
, the engineer for General William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States , an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. He was 68 years, 23 days old when elected, the oldest president elected until Ronald Reagan in 1980, and last President to be born before the...
's army, who built Fort Meigs
Fort Meigs
Fort Meigs was a fortification along the Maumee River in Ohio during the War of 1812. It is named in honor of Ohio governor Return J. Meigs, Jr., for his support in providing General William Henry Harrison with militia and supplies for the line of forts along the Old Northwest...
in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. Wood County is part of the Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Toledo metropolitan area
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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 621 square miles (1,608.4 km²). 617 square miles (1,598 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Lucas CountyLucas County, Ohio----...
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(southwest corner) - Henry CountyHenry County, OhioHenry County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,215. Its county seat is Napoleon and is named for Patrick Henry, the Virginian famous for his "give me liberty or give me death" speech....
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 121,065 people, 45,172 households, and 29,678 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 196 people per square mile (76/km²). There were 47,468 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile (30/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.83% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.27% 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)
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, 0.23% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.03% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.45% from other races
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, and 1.18% from two or more races. 3.33% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 36.3% were of German
Germans
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, 9.9% American
United States
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, 8.2% English
English people
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, 8.0% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.8% Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 45,172 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.30% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 17.20% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,442, and the median income for a family was $56,468. Males had a median income of $40,419 versus $26,640 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,284. About 4.70% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.40% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over.
Current elected officials
| Office | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Tim W. Brown | Republican |
| Commissioner | James F. Carter | Republican |
| Commissioner | Alvin L. Perkins | Democrat |
| Auditor | Michael R. Sibbersen | Republican |
| Clerk of Court of Common Pleas | Cindy A. Hofner | Republican |
| Coroner | Douglas W. Hess | Republican |
| Engineer | Raymond A. Huber | Republican |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Paul A. Dobson | Republican |
| Recorder | Julie L. Baumgardner | Democrat |
| Sheriff | Mark G. Wasylyshyn | Republican |
| Treasurer | Jill D. Engle | Republican |
| Judge of the Common Pleas Court | Reeve W. Kelsey | Republican |
| Judge of the Common Pleas Court | Alan R. Mayberry | Republican |
| Judge of the Common Pleas Court | Robert C. Pollex | Republican |
| Judge of the Common Pleas Court (Probate) | David W. Woessner | Republican |
Library
The Wood County District Public Library serves the county from its administrative offices in Bowling Green and a branch in WalbridgeWalbridge, Ohio
Walbridge is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,546 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Walbridge is located at ....
. In 2006, the library loaned 547,422 items and provided 1,121 programs to its patrons. Total holdings in 2006 were nearly 155,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.
Communities
Cities
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Fostoria, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 13,931 people, 5,565 households, and 3,628 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,917.6 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 829.2 per square mile... |
Northwood, Ohio Northwood is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.-History:Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and... |
Perrysburg, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 16,945 people, 6,592 households, and 4,561 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,899.2 people per square mile . There were 6,964 housing units at an average density of 780.5 per square mile... |
Rossford, Ohio Rossford is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The population was 6,406 at the 2000 census. The town includes the intersection of Interstate 75 and the Ohio Turnpike.- History :... |
Villages
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Haskins, Ohio Haskins is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 638 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Haskins is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Hoytville, Ohio Hoytville is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 296 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hoytville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.32% is water.-Demographics:As of the census of... Jerry City, Ohio Jerry City is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 453 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jerry City is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Luckey, Ohio Luckey is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 998 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Luckey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Millbury, Ohio Millbury is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,161 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Millbury is located at .... |
Milton Center, Ohio Milton Center is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 195 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Milton Center is located at .... North Baltimore, Ohio North Baltimore is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,361 at the 2000 census.North Baltimore is south of Toledo.-Geography:North Baltimore is located at .... Pemberville, Ohio Pemberville is a village located on the banks of the Portage River in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pemberville is located at .... Portage, Ohio Portage is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 428 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Portage is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Risingsun, Ohio Risingsun is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 620 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Risingsun is located at .... |
Tontogany, Ohio Tontogany is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 364 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tontogany is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Walbridge, Ohio Walbridge is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,546 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Walbridge is located at .... Wayne, Ohio Wayne is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 842 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wayne is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... West Millgrove, Ohio West Millgrove is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 78 at the 2000 census.-Geography:West Millgrove is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Weston, Ohio Weston is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,659 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Weston is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Townships
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Jackson Township, Wood County, Ohio Jackson Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 751 people in the township, 455 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Lake Township, Wood County, Ohio Lake Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,350 people in the township, 6,643 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Liberty Township, Wood County, Ohio Liberty Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,862 people in the township, 1,730 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio Middleton Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,598 people in the township, 1,960 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Milton Township, Wood County, Ohio Milton Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,159 people in the township, 630 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Montgomery Township, Wood County, Ohio Montgomery Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,505 people in the township, 1,872 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Perry Township, Wood County, Ohio Perry Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,934 people in the township, 1,856 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio Perrysburg Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 13,613 people in the township.-Geography:... Plain Township, Wood County, Ohio Plain Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,706 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships:*Middleton Township - north... Portage Township, Wood County, Ohio Portage Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,516 people in the township, 988 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Northwood, Ohio Northwood is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.-History:Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and... †† Troy Township, Wood County, Ohio Troy Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,355 people in the township, 3,357 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Washington Township, Wood County, Ohio Washington Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,688 people in the township, 1,324 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Webster Township, Wood County, Ohio Webster Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,277 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern central part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Weston Township, Wood County, Ohio Weston Township is one of the nineteen townships of Wood County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,274 people in the township, 741 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
- † Fort Meigs Township is defunct. It is the original square mile that makes up the City of Perrysburg.
- †† Ross Township is defunct, as it was entirely incorporated by the cities of NorthwoodNorthwood, OhioNorthwood is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.-History:Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and...
and RossfordRossford, OhioRossford is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The population was 6,406 at the 2000 census. The town includes the intersection of Interstate 75 and the Ohio Turnpike.- History :...
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Unincorporated communities
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Dunbridge, Ohio Dunbridge is an unincorporated community in eastern Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43414.-References:... Lemoyne, Ohio Lemoyne is an unincorporated community in northern Troy Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43441. It lies along the concurrent U.S. Routes 20 and 23.-References:... |
Moline, Ohio Moline is an unincorporated community in western Lake Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States.Moline does not have a post office. It shares its ZIP code with neighboring Walbridge .-Geography:... Rudolph, Ohio Rudolph is an unincorporated community in eastern Liberty Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43462.-References:... |
Stony Ridge, Ohio Stony Ridge is an unincorporated community in northwestern Troy Township, Wood County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43463. It is located along the concurrent U.S. Routes 20 and 23.... |