Columbiana County, Ohio | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
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| Coordinates:40°46′N80°47′W / 40.77°N 80.78°W /40.77; -80.78 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | May 1, 1803[1] |
| Named after | Christopher Columbus |
| Seat | Lisbon |
| Largest city | Salem |
| Area | |
• Total | 535 sq mi (1,390 km2) |
| • Land | 532 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) 0.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 101,877 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Columbiana County is located in theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 101,877.[2] Thecounty seat isLisbon and its largest city isSalem.[3] Created in 1803, the countyname is derived from that of 15th-century Italian explorerChristopher Columbus.[4]
Columbiana County is predominantly rural and considered part ofAppalachian Ohio.[5] While northern communities are more associated withNortheast Ohio, southern communities along theOhio River are culturally closer to theUpper Ohio Valley region. Columbiana County comprises the Salem, Ohiomicropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the largerYoungstown–Warren–Salem combined statistical area. Officially considered part of the Youngstownmedia market, stations fromSteubenville regularly report in the area as well.
The principal historicNative American peoples in the area were theLenape,Mingo, andWyandot. The Wyandot had an encampment where the city of Salem now stands.[6] Several important indigenous trails ran through the county, the most important being theGreat Trail which ran through the southern parts of the county towardsSandusky. Throughout the second half of the 18th century, starting withChristopher Gist in 1750, American colonists explored the area as theOhio Company surveyed.George Washington, while engaged in land examinations, camped in the area of present-day East Liverpool in October 1770.[6]
In the 1780s, the Native Americans relinquished control of the area, and the region was surveyed in accordance with theLand Ordinance of 1785. The ensuingPublic Land Survey System of the United States started by surveyorThomas Hutchins on north bank of theOhio River in present-day East Liverpool resulted in theSeven Ranges, believed to be "the first mathematically designed system and nationally conductedcadastral survey in any modern country."[7]
The first permanent settlement in the area was in 1792 or 1793, by hunter John Quinn, who settled inSt. Clair Township near present-dayCalcutta.[6] Columbiana County was founded in 1803 and named in honor ofChristopher Columbus, combining his surname with the suffix-iana. It was settled early on byQuakers andScotch-Irish from Pennsylvania, but was later settled primary byGermans.[6] The county was the scene of one of the northernmost action fought during theAmerican Civil War; on July 26, 1863, Confederate raiders underJohn Hunt Morgan were surrounded and captured by Union Army forces at theBattle of Salineville.
The county was home to the largestpottery industry in the world, in East Liverpool and surrounding communities, which produced more than half of the United States' annual ceramics output. Throughout East Liverpool's ceramics history, there were more than 300 potteries.[8][9] Other chief industries included iron and brick making, as well as transportation via the Ohio River,Sandy and Beaver Canal, andPennsylvania Railroad system.[6]
TheEast Palestine, Ohio, train derailment occurred on February 3, 2023. A freight train containing hazardous materials includingvinyl chloride derailed in East Palestine. After burning for more than two days, emergency crews conducted a controlled burn of the train's contents, releasing toxichydrogen chloride andphosgene into the air, and contaminating the Ohio River.[10]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 535 square miles (1,390 km2), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (0.5%) is water.[11]
TheLittle Beaver Creek watershed is home toBeaver Creek State Forest,[12]Beaver Creek State Park,[13] and Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve.[14]Yellow Creek State Forest is in the southern part of the county.[15]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 10,878 | — | |
| 1820 | 22,033 | 102.5% | |
| 1830 | 35,592 | 61.5% | |
| 1840 | 40,378 | 13.4% | |
| 1850 | 33,621 | −16.7% | |
| 1860 | 32,836 | −2.3% | |
| 1870 | 38,299 | 16.6% | |
| 1880 | 48,602 | 26.9% | |
| 1890 | 59,029 | 21.5% | |
| 1900 | 68,590 | 16.2% | |
| 1910 | 76,619 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 83,131 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 86,484 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 90,121 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 98,920 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 107,004 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 108,310 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 113,572 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 108,276 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 112,075 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 107,841 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 101,877 | −5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[16] 1790–1960[17] 1900–1990[18] 1990–2000[19] 2020[2] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[21] | Pop 1990[22] | Pop 2000[23] | Pop 2010[24] | Pop 2020[25] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 111,322 | 106,057 | 107,045 | 102,326 | 93,466 | 98.02% | 97.95% | 95.51% | 94.89% | 91.74% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,400 | 1,406 | 2,423 | 2,323 | 2,082 | 1.23% | 1.30% | 2.16% | 2.15% | 2.04% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 132 | 165 | 178 | 164 | 161 | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.15% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 200 | 215 | 248 | 319 | 345 | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.22% | 0.30% | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[26] | x[27] | 17 | 20 | 16 | x | x | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 105 | 28 | 45 | 55 | 217 | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.21% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[28] | x[29] | 810 | 1,286 | 3,838 | x | x | 0.72% | 1.19% | 3.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 413 | 405 | 1,309 | 1,348 | 1,752 | 0.36% | 0.37% | 1.17% | 1.25% | 1.72% |
| Total | 113,572 | 108,276 | 112,075 | 107,841 | 101,877 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 107,841 people, 42,683 households, and 29,101 families residing in the county.[30] The population density was 202.7 inhabitants per square mile (78.3/km2). There were 47,088 housing units at an average density of 88.5 units per square mile (34.2 units/km2).[31] The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[30] In terms of ancestry, 29.2% wereGerman, 17.7% wereIrish, 14.6% wereEnglish, 9.1% wereItalian, and 7.6% wereAmerican.[32]
Of the 42,683 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 42.3 years.[30]
The median income for a household in the county was $39,502 and the median income for a family was $48,948. Males had a median income of $39,614 versus $27,179 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,635. About 12.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.[33]
As of thecensus[34] of 2000, there were 112,075 people, 42,973 households, and 30,682 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 210 people per square mile (81 people/km2). There were 46,083 housing units at an average density of 86 units per square mile (33/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.43%White, 2.20%Black orAfrican American, 0.18%Native American, 0.23%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.15% fromother races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 24.0% were ofGerman, 12.9%English, 12.8%American, 12.3%Irish and 9.3%Italian ancestry according toCensus 2000.
There were 42,973 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% weremarried couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,226, and the median income for a family was $40,486. Males had a median income of $32,134 versus $20,331 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $16,655. About 9.00% of families and 11.50% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 8.40% of those age 65 or over.
Unlike most counties inNortheast Ohio, Columbiana County has been predominantly Republican throughout most of its history. In only eight elections from 1856 to the present has a Democratic Party candidate won the county, the most recent beingBill Clinton in 1996. Despite this, the county was a swing county in the latter half of the 20th century, voting for the national winner in all but two elections from 1952 to 2004. However, it has trended heavily Republican in more recent elections, with the party's candidates garnering increasing amounts of the vote in each presidential election from 2000 on. This trend was most apparent in 2016 whenDonald Trump posted the best showing by a Republican in the county sinceHerbert Hoover in 1928 with a 41.4-point margin of victory overHillary Clinton.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 35,607 | 73.80% | 12,064 | 25.01% | 575 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 35,726 | 71.51% | 13,359 | 26.74% | 875 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 31,676 | 68.13% | 12,432 | 26.74% | 2,384 | 5.13% |
| 2012 | 25,251 | 54.66% | 19,821 | 42.90% | 1,127 | 2.44% |
| 2008 | 25,585 | 52.54% | 21,882 | 44.93% | 1,232 | 2.53% |
| 2004 | 25,753 | 52.06% | 23,429 | 47.36% | 283 | 0.57% |
| 2000 | 21,804 | 49.08% | 20,657 | 46.50% | 1,966 | 4.43% |
| 1996 | 15,386 | 35.27% | 20,716 | 47.48% | 7,527 | 17.25% |
| 1992 | 15,016 | 31.58% | 19,765 | 41.56% | 12,773 | 26.86% |
| 1988 | 21,175 | 49.08% | 21,581 | 50.03% | 384 | 0.89% |
| 1984 | 24,552 | 54.43% | 20,155 | 44.68% | 403 | 0.89% |
| 1980 | 20,798 | 50.55% | 17,459 | 42.43% | 2,886 | 7.01% |
| 1976 | 22,318 | 48.13% | 23,096 | 49.81% | 953 | 2.06% |
| 1972 | 27,308 | 62.63% | 15,683 | 35.97% | 611 | 1.40% |
| 1968 | 19,947 | 46.21% | 19,382 | 44.90% | 3,841 | 8.90% |
| 1964 | 15,827 | 35.54% | 28,706 | 64.46% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 28,414 | 58.64% | 20,037 | 41.36% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 28,783 | 66.47% | 14,516 | 33.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 26,707 | 58.36% | 19,057 | 41.64% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 17,724 | 51.32% | 16,588 | 48.03% | 226 | 0.65% |
| 1944 | 19,976 | 51.52% | 18,796 | 48.48% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 21,221 | 48.71% | 22,349 | 51.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 16,986 | 42.26% | 22,664 | 56.38% | 548 | 1.36% |
| 1932 | 19,707 | 55.62% | 14,284 | 40.32% | 1,439 | 4.06% |
| 1928 | 26,405 | 77.30% | 7,461 | 21.84% | 292 | 0.85% |
| 1924 | 20,483 | 69.97% | 4,685 | 16.01% | 4,104 | 14.02% |
| 1920 | 16,846 | 60.11% | 9,774 | 34.88% | 1,403 | 5.01% |
| 1916 | 8,118 | 46.85% | 7,788 | 44.95% | 1,420 | 8.20% |
| 1912 | 4,601 | 28.59% | 4,816 | 29.93% | 6,674 | 41.48% |
| 1908 | 9,626 | 53.26% | 6,736 | 37.27% | 1,710 | 9.46% |
| 1904 | 11,571 | 67.22% | 4,203 | 24.42% | 1,439 | 8.36% |
| 1900 | 10,255 | 60.53% | 5,997 | 35.40% | 690 | 4.07% |
| 1896 | 9,487 | 57.80% | 6,598 | 40.20% | 329 | 2.00% |
| 1892 | 7,232 | 51.97% | 5,573 | 40.05% | 1,111 | 7.98% |
| 1888 | 7,700 | 57.08% | 5,154 | 38.21% | 636 | 4.71% |
| 1884 | 6,995 | 57.85% | 4,472 | 36.99% | 624 | 5.16% |
| 1880 | 6,545 | 58.45% | 4,273 | 38.16% | 379 | 3.38% |
| 1876 | 5,417 | 55.87% | 4,000 | 41.25% | 279 | 2.88% |
| 1872 | 4,773 | 61.78% | 2,897 | 37.50% | 56 | 0.72% |
| 1868 | 4,881 | 62.42% | 2,938 | 37.58% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 4,553 | 64.54% | 2,501 | 35.46% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 3,864 | 60.37% | 2,130 | 33.28% | 407 | 6.36% |
| 1856 | 3,516 | 57.55% | 2,497 | 40.87% | 96 | 1.57% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 31,757 | 66.72% | 13,902 | 29.21% | 1,935 | 4.07% |
| Party | Name | Position | |
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| R | Mike Halleck | Commissioner | |
| R | Roy Paparodis | Commissioner | |
| R | Tim Weigle | Commissioner | |
| R | Nancy Gause Milliken | Auditor | |
| R | Anthony J. Dattilio | Clerk of Courts | |
| R | George Scott Wilson | Coroner | |
| R | Bert Dawson | Engineer | |
| R | Vito J. Abruzzino | Prosecuting Attorney | |
| R | James Armeni, Sr. | Recorder | |
| R | Brian McLaughlin | Sheriff | |
| R | Bryan Blakeman | Treasurer | |
| Party | Name | Position | |
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| R | Megan L. Bickerton | Court of Common Pleas | |
| R | Scott A. Washam | Court of Common Pleas | |
| R | Thomas M. Baronzzi | Court of Common Pleas Probate Court | |
| R | Kelly Linger | Columbiana County Municipal Court | |
| R | Timothy J. McNicol | Columbiana County Municipal Court | |
| D | Cheryl L. Waite | 7th District Court of Appeals | |
| R | Carol Ann Robb | 7th District Court of Appeals | |
| R | Katelyn D. Dickey | 7th District Court of Appeals | |
| R | Mark A. Hanni | 7th District Court of Appeals | |
| Party | Name | District | Body | |
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| R | Monica Robb Blasdel | 79 | Ohio House of Representatives | |
| R | Alessandro Cutrona | 33 | Ohio Senate | |
| R | Michael Rulli | 6 | U.S. House of Representatives | |
| R | Bernie Moreno | Statewide | U.S. Senate | |
| R | Jon Husted | Statewide | U.S. Senate | |
The population ranking of the following table is based on the2020 census of Columbiana County.[38]
*majority of municipality in Columbiana County
**minority of municipality in Columbiana County
†county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Population (2020 Census) | Township | Municipal type |
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| 1 | Salem* | 11,915 | Perry,Salem | City |
| 2 | East Liverpool | 9,958 | Liverpool | City |
| 3 | Columbiana* | 6,559 | Fairfield,Unity | City |
| 4 | East Palestine | 4,761 | Unity | Village |
| 5 | Calcutta | 3,941 | St. Clair | CDP |
| 6 | Minerva** | 3,684 | West | Village |
| 7 | Wellsville | 3,113 | Yellow Creek | Village |
| 8 | †Lisbon | 2,597 | Center,Elkrun | Village |
| 9 | Leetonia | 1,833 | Salem,Fairfield | Village |
| 10 | Glenmoor | 1,829 | St. Clair | CDP |
| 11 | Salineville | 1,206 | Washington | Village |
| 12 | New Waterford | 1,194 | Unity | Village |
| 13 | La Croft | 1,078 | Liverpool | CDP |
| 14 | Washingtonville* | 712 | Salem | Village |
| 15 | Lake Tomahawk | 494 | Middleton | CDP |
| 16 | Homeworth | 492 | Knox | CDP |
| 17 | Damascus** | 418 | Butler | CDP |
| 18 | Hanoverton | 354 | Hanover | Village |
| 19 | Negley | 274 | Middleton | CDP |
| 20 | East Rochester | 224 | West | CDP |
| 21 | Rogers | 194 | Middleton | Village |
| 22 | Summitville | 110 | Franklin | Village |
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