Hocking County, Ohio | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
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| Coordinates:39°30′N82°29′W / 39.50°N 82.48°W /39.50; -82.48 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1818[1] |
| Named after | Hocking River, perhaps from theLenape language for "bottle river" |
| Seat | Logan |
| Largest city | Logan |
| Area | |
• Total | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 421 sq mi (1,090 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) 0.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 28,050 |
| • Density | 66/sq mi (25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Hocking County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 28,050.[2] Itscounty seat isLogan.[3] The county was organized on March 1, 1818, from land previously included in Athens, Fairfield, and Ross counties.[4] Itsname is from theHocking River, the origins of which are disputed but is said to be aDelaware Indian word meaning "bottle river".[5] Hocking County is included in theColumbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 424 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 421 square miles (1,090 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.5%) is water.[6]
The major waterway of Hocking County is theHocking River, which flows roughly from WNW to ESE, arising inFairfield County and flowing from Hocking County intoAthens County. This river drains about half the county. To the southwest, much of the rest of the county is drained by Salt Creek, which flows from there intoVinton County. A small part of the southeastern county is drained byRaccoon Creek, which also flows into Vinton County. The easternmost area of the county is within theMonday Creek watershed. A small area in the north of the county is drained by Rush Creek.[7]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1820 | 2,130 | — | |
| 1830 | 4,008 | 88.2% | |
| 1840 | 9,741 | 143.0% | |
| 1850 | 14,119 | 44.9% | |
| 1860 | 17,057 | 20.8% | |
| 1870 | 17,925 | 5.1% | |
| 1880 | 21,126 | 17.9% | |
| 1890 | 22,658 | 7.3% | |
| 1900 | 24,398 | 7.7% | |
| 1910 | 23,650 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 23,291 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 20,407 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 21,504 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 19,520 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 20,168 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 20,322 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 24,304 | 19.6% | |
| 1990 | 25,533 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 28,241 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 29,380 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 28,050 | −4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2020[2] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[12] | Pop 1990[13] | Pop 2000[14] | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 24,026 | 25,118 | 27,439 | 28,509 | 26,502 | 98.86% | 98.37% | 97.16% | 97.04% | 94.48% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 117 | 234 | 257 | 215 | 139 | 0.48% | 0.92% | 0.91% | 0.73% | 0.50% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 13 | 55 | 78 | 88 | 45 | 0.05% | 0.22% | 0.28% | 0.30% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 38 | 24 | 22 | 47 | 71 | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.16% | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 0 | 3 | 0 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 24 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 53 | 0.10% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.19% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[19] | x[20] | 306 | 305 | 1,008 | x | x | 1.08% | 1.04% | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 86 | 93 | 124 | 198 | 232 | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.67% | 0.83% |
| Total | 24,304 | 25,533 | 28,241 | 29,380 | 28,050 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 29,380 people, 11,369 households, and 7,948 families living in the county.[21] The population density was 69.7 inhabitants per square mile (26.9/km2). There were 13,417 housing units at an average density of 31.8 per square mile (12.3/km2).[22] The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[21] In terms of ancestry, 25.3% wereGerman, 15.0% wereAmerican, 14.1% wereIrish, and 9.0% wereEnglish.[23]
Of the 11,369 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.1% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.9 years.[21]
The median income for a household in the county was $39,586 and the median income for a family was $48,796. Males had a median income of $39,219 versus $30,371 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,048. About 12.3% of families and 15.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.[24]
As of thecensus[25] of 2000, there were 28,241 people, 10,843 households, and 7,828 families living in the county. Thepopulation density was 67 inhabitants per square mile (26/km2). There were 12,141 housing units at an average density of 29/sq mi (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.32%White, 0.92%Black orAfrican American, 0.28%Native American, 0.08%Asian, 0.08% fromother races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 10,843 households, out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% weremarried couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.50% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,261, and the median income for a family was $40,888. Males had a median income of $31,951 versus $24,123 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $16,095. About 10.30% of families and 13.50% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 14.50% of those age 65 or over.
Hocking County has been considered to be a swing county in presidential elections as most were won by close margins.Barack Obama came within 105 votes in 2008 and 128 in 2012;Bill Clinton was the last Democrat to win it, in 1996. However, the margins of victory grew during theDonald Trump administration.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 9,679 | 71.63% | 3,704 | 27.41% | 129 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 9,737 | 70.28% | 3,880 | 28.00% | 238 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 8,497 | 65.72% | 3,775 | 29.20% | 657 | 5.08% |
| 2012 | 6,285 | 49.22% | 6,157 | 48.22% | 326 | 2.55% |
| 2008 | 6,364 | 48.89% | 6,259 | 48.09% | 393 | 3.02% |
| 2004 | 6,936 | 52.55% | 6,175 | 46.78% | 88 | 0.67% |
| 2000 | 5,702 | 53.01% | 4,474 | 41.60% | 580 | 5.39% |
| 1996 | 4,017 | 38.79% | 4,646 | 44.86% | 1,693 | 16.35% |
| 1992 | 3,761 | 35.57% | 3,935 | 37.21% | 2,878 | 27.22% |
| 1988 | 5,426 | 58.70% | 3,706 | 40.10% | 111 | 1.20% |
| 1984 | 6,071 | 64.16% | 3,280 | 34.66% | 112 | 1.18% |
| 1980 | 4,588 | 52.02% | 3,765 | 42.69% | 466 | 5.28% |
| 1976 | 4,114 | 43.78% | 5,126 | 54.56% | 156 | 1.66% |
| 1972 | 5,407 | 63.67% | 2,874 | 33.84% | 211 | 2.48% |
| 1968 | 3,998 | 45.94% | 3,701 | 42.53% | 1,003 | 11.53% |
| 1964 | 2,858 | 32.44% | 5,951 | 67.56% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 5,262 | 56.47% | 4,057 | 43.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 4,925 | 59.63% | 3,334 | 40.37% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 4,743 | 54.64% | 3,938 | 45.36% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 3,733 | 45.46% | 4,462 | 54.34% | 17 | 0.21% |
| 1944 | 4,535 | 54.63% | 3,766 | 45.37% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 5,336 | 48.40% | 5,688 | 51.60% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 3,960 | 37.09% | 6,580 | 61.62% | 138 | 1.29% |
| 1932 | 3,811 | 40.77% | 5,287 | 56.56% | 250 | 2.67% |
| 1928 | 5,497 | 67.92% | 2,502 | 30.92% | 94 | 1.16% |
| 1924 | 4,086 | 50.46% | 2,854 | 35.24% | 1,158 | 14.30% |
| 1920 | 4,335 | 50.84% | 4,082 | 47.87% | 110 | 1.29% |
| 1916 | 2,357 | 43.45% | 2,907 | 53.59% | 161 | 2.97% |
| 1912 | 1,354 | 27.02% | 2,295 | 45.79% | 1,363 | 27.19% |
| 1908 | 2,749 | 47.72% | 2,864 | 49.71% | 148 | 2.57% |
| 1904 | 2,979 | 55.18% | 2,304 | 42.67% | 116 | 2.15% |
| 1900 | 2,923 | 49.58% | 2,896 | 49.13% | 76 | 1.29% |
| 1896 | 2,746 | 46.00% | 3,177 | 53.22% | 47 | 0.79% |
| 1892 | 2,034 | 41.65% | 2,522 | 51.65% | 327 | 6.70% |
| 1888 | 2,113 | 43.47% | 2,541 | 52.27% | 207 | 4.26% |
| 1884 | 1,819 | 41.66% | 2,426 | 55.57% | 121 | 2.77% |
| 1880 | 1,830 | 42.15% | 2,422 | 55.78% | 90 | 2.07% |
| 1876 | 1,475 | 39.47% | 2,259 | 60.45% | 3 | 0.08% |
| 1872 | 1,350 | 41.69% | 1,860 | 57.44% | 28 | 0.86% |
| 1868 | 1,369 | 39.34% | 2,111 | 60.66% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 1,381 | 42.30% | 1,884 | 57.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 1,329 | 40.93% | 1,784 | 54.94% | 134 | 4.13% |
| 1856 | 1,092 | 41.04% | 1,454 | 54.64% | 115 | 4.32% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 8,599 | 64.67% | 4,125 | 31.02% | 572 | 4.30% |
| Office | Officeholder | Party |
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| Hocking County Commissioner | Michael Linton | Republican |
| Hocking County Commissioner | Jason Anthony Donofrio | Republican |
| Hocking County Commissioner | Andrew Davidson | Republican |
| Auditor | Christopher Donald Robers | Republican |
| Clerk of Courts | Rhonda Lynn Wykle | Democratic |
| Coroner | David Cummin | Republican |
| Engineer | Douglas Dillon | Democratic |
| Prosecutor | Jennifer Graham | Republican |
| Recorder | Teresa Salizzoni | Republican |
| Sheriff | Lanny North | Republican |
| Treasurer | Blaine Davidson | Republican |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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