Wyandot County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 22,908 people, 8,882 households, and 6,270 families residing in the county. The population density
was 56 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 9,324 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.91% White
, 0.14% Black
or African American
, 0.08% Native American
, 0.50% Asian
, 0.74% from other races
, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 45.6% were of German
, 19.5% American
, 7.0% English
and 6.9% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,882 households out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,839, and the median income for a family was $45,173. Males had a median income of $31,716 versus $22,395 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,170. About 3.80% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
s. It was inaugurated on 19 August 2010, with Governor Ted Strickland
. It was developed by PSEG Energy.
Census
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of 2000, there were 22,908 people, 8,882 households, and 6,270 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 56 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 9,324 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.50% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.74% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.46% 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. 45.6% were of German
Germans
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, 19.5% American
United States
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, 7.0% English
English people
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and 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...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,882 households out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,839, and the median income for a family was $45,173. Males had a median income of $31,716 versus $22,395 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,170. About 3.80% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Communities
Villages
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Kirby, Ohio Kirby is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kirby is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Marseilles, Ohio Marseilles is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marseilles is located at .... Nevada, Ohio Nevada is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 814 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nevada is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Sycamore, Ohio Sycamore is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 914 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sycamore is located at .... Wharton, Ohio Wharton is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 409 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wharton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Townships
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Marseilles Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Marseilles Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 446 people in the township, 322 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Mifflin Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Mifflin Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 705 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Salem Township - north... Pitt Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Pitt Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,036 people in the township, 833 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Richland Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Richland Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 952 people in the township, 543 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Ridge Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Ridge Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 512 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Salem Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Salem Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,055 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Crawford Township - north... Sycamore Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Sycamore Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,598 people in the township, 684 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Tymochtee Township is one of the thirteen townships of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,186 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... |
Unincorporated communities
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McCutchenville, Ohio McCutchenville is a census-designated place in northern Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44844. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 53 and 587.... Mexico, Wyandot County, Ohio Mexico is an unincorporated community in northeastern Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. Located at , it lies at an elevation of 810 feet .... |
Notable residents
- Darius D. HareDarius D. HareDarius Dodge Hare was a soldier, lawyer, and a two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:...
, (1843–1897), born near Adrian, United States Congressman from Ohio - John StewartJohn Stewart (missionary)John Stewart was a missionary to the Wyandot Indians of Ohio and founder of what is often considered the first Methodist mission in America. Stewart was born in Powhatan County, Virginia to free Negro parents who were of mixed ancestry; a mix of white, black, and Indian.-References:...
, Methodist missionary
Notable places, activities, and events
The largest solar energy farm in Ohio covers 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) adjacent to the Wyandot County airport. It has 159,000 ground-mounted solar panels, and can produce 12 megawattWatt
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s. It was inaugurated on 19 August 2010, with Governor Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
Theodore "Ted" Strickland was the 68th Governor of Ohio, serving from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing ....
. It was developed by PSEG Energy.