Marion County, Ohio | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
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| Coordinates:40°35′N83°10′W / 40.59°N 83.16°W /40.59; -83.16 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | February 20, 1820 |
| Named after | Francis Marion |
| Seat | Marion |
| Largest city | Marion |
| Area | |
• Total | 404 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Land | 404 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 65,359 |
| • Density | 162/sq mi (62.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Marion County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 65,359.[1] Itscounty seat isMarion.[2] The county was erected by the state of Ohio on February 20, 1820 and later reorganized in 1824.[3] It isnamed for GeneralFrancis "Swamp Fox" Marion, a South Carolinian officer in theRevolutionary War.[4] Marion County comprises theMarion, OHMicropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in theColumbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 404 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.1%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-smallest county in Ohio by total area.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1830 | 6,551 | — | |
| 1840 | 14,765 | 125.4% | |
| 1850 | 12,618 | −14.5% | |
| 1860 | 15,490 | 22.8% | |
| 1870 | 16,184 | 4.5% | |
| 1880 | 20,565 | 27.1% | |
| 1890 | 24,727 | 20.2% | |
| 1900 | 28,678 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 33,971 | 18.5% | |
| 1920 | 42,004 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 45,420 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 44,898 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 49,959 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 60,221 | 20.5% | |
| 1970 | 64,724 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 67,974 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 64,274 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 66,217 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 66,501 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 65,359 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2020[1] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[10] | Pop 1990[11] | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 64,906 | 60,644 | 60,580 | 59,733 | 56,114 | 95.49% | 94.35% | 91.49% | 89.82% | 85.86% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,214 | 2,688 | 3,779 | 3,754 | 4,051 | 3.26% | 4.18% | 5.71% | 5.65% | 6.20% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 91 | 139 | 120 | 97 | 140 | 0.13% | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.15% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 245 | 281 | 340 | 326 | 358 | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.51% | 0.49% | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[15] | x[16] | 3 | 27 | 15 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 110 | 37 | 96 | 56 | 167 | 0.16% | 0.06% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.26% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 576 | 1,005 | 2,558 | x | x | 0.87% | 1.51% | 3.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 408 | 485 | 723 | 1,503 | 1,956 | 0.60% | 0.75% | 1.09% | 2.26% | 2.99% |
| Total | 67,974 | 64,274 | 66,217 | 66,501 | 65,359 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 66,501 people, 24,691 households, and 16,837 families living in the county.[19] The population density was 164.7 inhabitants per square mile (63.6/km2). There were 27,834 housing units at an average density of 68.9 units per square mile (26.6 units/km2).[20] The racial makeup of the county was 91.1% white, 5.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[19] In terms of ancestry, 29.7% wereGerman, 15.2% wereIrish, 14.7% wereAmerican, and 10.2% wereEnglish.[21]
Of the 24,691 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 39.9 years.[19]
The median income for a household in the county was $40,511 and the median income for a family was $50,900. Males had a median income of $39,741 versus $30,161 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,849. About 13.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.[22]
As of thecensus[23] of 2000, there were 66,217 people, 24,578 households, and 17,253 families living in the county. The population density was 164 inhabitants per square mile (63/km2). There were 26,298 housing units at an average density of 65 units per square mile (25/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.10%White, 5.75%Black orAfrican American, 0.19%Native American, 0.52%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.49% fromother races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 24,578 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% weremarried couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 106.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,709, and the median income for a family was $45,297. Males had a median income of $33,179 versus $23,586 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $18,255. About 7.40% of families and 9.70% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.
Prior to 1940, Marion County supported Democrats in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates five times from 1856 to 1936. But starting with the 1940 election, the county has become a Republican stronghold in presidential elections withLyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since, butBill Clinton came within just 630 votes of winning it in 1996.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 19,219 | 69.96% | 7,902 | 28.77% | 349 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 19,023 | 68.25% | 8,269 | 29.67% | 579 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 16,961 | 64.06% | 7,928 | 29.94% | 1,589 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 14,265 | 52.03% | 12,504 | 45.61% | 649 | 2.37% |
| 2008 | 15,454 | 53.12% | 12,870 | 44.24% | 768 | 2.64% |
| 2004 | 17,171 | 58.69% | 11,930 | 40.78% | 157 | 0.54% |
| 2000 | 13,617 | 54.87% | 10,370 | 41.79% | 828 | 3.34% |
| 1996 | 11,112 | 45.04% | 10,482 | 42.48% | 3,080 | 12.48% |
| 1992 | 11,675 | 42.13% | 9,444 | 34.08% | 6,596 | 23.80% |
| 1988 | 14,864 | 60.13% | 9,596 | 38.82% | 258 | 1.04% |
| 1984 | 17,392 | 65.77% | 8,827 | 33.38% | 224 | 0.85% |
| 1980 | 14,605 | 56.98% | 9,419 | 36.75% | 1,607 | 6.27% |
| 1976 | 13,141 | 53.38% | 10,962 | 44.52% | 517 | 2.10% |
| 1972 | 17,197 | 67.02% | 7,970 | 31.06% | 492 | 1.92% |
| 1968 | 12,887 | 53.10% | 8,611 | 35.48% | 2,773 | 11.43% |
| 1964 | 10,050 | 41.10% | 14,400 | 58.90% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 15,210 | 61.31% | 9,598 | 38.69% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 15,125 | 67.07% | 7,425 | 32.93% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 14,583 | 62.23% | 8,851 | 37.77% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 10,333 | 55.54% | 8,223 | 44.20% | 50 | 0.27% |
| 1944 | 11,925 | 57.61% | 8,775 | 42.39% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 11,817 | 53.04% | 10,462 | 46.96% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 9,070 | 42.33% | 11,881 | 55.45% | 476 | 2.22% |
| 1932 | 8,569 | 44.10% | 10,354 | 53.29% | 506 | 2.60% |
| 1928 | 13,398 | 70.29% | 5,468 | 28.69% | 194 | 1.02% |
| 1924 | 9,161 | 54.20% | 5,234 | 30.97% | 2,506 | 14.83% |
| 1920 | 11,320 | 57.93% | 8,065 | 41.27% | 156 | 0.80% |
| 1916 | 4,264 | 43.29% | 5,273 | 53.53% | 313 | 3.18% |
| 1912 | 3,218 | 36.04% | 4,024 | 45.07% | 1,686 | 18.88% |
| 1908 | 4,175 | 46.12% | 4,657 | 51.44% | 221 | 2.44% |
| 1904 | 4,473 | 53.82% | 3,581 | 43.09% | 257 | 3.09% |
| 1900 | 3,770 | 47.03% | 4,141 | 51.66% | 105 | 1.31% |
| 1896 | 3,426 | 45.40% | 4,016 | 53.21% | 105 | 1.39% |
| 1892 | 2,477 | 40.93% | 3,282 | 54.23% | 293 | 4.84% |
| 1888 | 2,521 | 41.38% | 3,297 | 54.12% | 274 | 4.50% |
| 1884 | 2,439 | 43.11% | 3,118 | 55.12% | 100 | 1.77% |
| 1880 | 2,192 | 42.46% | 2,932 | 56.79% | 39 | 0.76% |
| 1876 | 1,918 | 42.23% | 2,603 | 57.31% | 21 | 0.46% |
| 1872 | 1,340 | 41.42% | 1,842 | 56.94% | 53 | 1.64% |
| 1868 | 1,548 | 44.43% | 1,936 | 55.57% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 1,520 | 46.91% | 1,720 | 53.09% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 1,595 | 49.03% | 1,640 | 50.42% | 18 | 0.55% |
| 1856 | 1,367 | 51.66% | 1,275 | 48.19% | 4 | 0.15% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 16,763 | 62.59% | 8,824 | 32.95% | 1,195 | 4.46% |
Marion County is represented by two members of the Ohio House of Representatives, as it is split between the 86th and 87th Ohio House Districts. State Representative Tracy Richardson, elected in 2018, represents the 86th Ohio House district, and Riordan T. McClain, appointed in 2018, serves the 87th Ohio House District.
The entirety of Marion County lies within the 26th Ohio Senate District, currently represented byBill Reineke, who defeated Democrat Craig Swartz in the2020 Ohio Senate election.
Five school districts cover the majority of Marion County:
Additionally,Buckeye Valley Local School District,Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools,Northmor Local School District, andUpper Sandusky Exempted Village School District cover small areas on the edges of the county.[26]
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