Richland County, Ohio | |
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 Richland County Courthouse | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
 Ohio's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:40°47′N82°32′W / 40.78°N 82.54°W /40.78; -82.54 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1813 |
| Named after | their fertilesoil |
| Seat | Mansfield |
| Largest city | Mansfield |
| Area | |
• Total | 500 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Land | 495 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 124,936 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Richland County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 124,936.[1] Itscounty seat isMansfield.[2] The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1813.[3] It isnamed for the fertile soil found there.[4] Richland County is included in the Mansfield, OHMetropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OHCombined Statistical Area. The county is one of the six Metropolitan Statistical Areas that make upNortheast Ohio.
At its formation in 1806 Richland County encompassed a larger area. The land was mainly forest. Settlers cleared the land for farming and the population increased. When Ashland County was formed on February 24, 1846, most of its area was provided by townships annexed in whole (such asGreen Township) or in part (Clear Creek,Milton andMifflin townships) from eastern Richland County.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 500 square miles (1,300 km2), of which 495 square miles (1,280 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 9,169 | — | |
| 1830 | 24,006 | 161.8% | |
| 1840 | 44,532 | 85.5% | |
| 1850 | 30,879 | −30.7% | |
| 1860 | 31,158 | 0.9% | |
| 1870 | 32,516 | 4.4% | |
| 1880 | 36,306 | 11.7% | |
| 1890 | 38,072 | 4.9% | |
| 1900 | 44,289 | 16.3% | |
| 1910 | 47,667 | 7.6% | |
| 1920 | 55,178 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 65,902 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 73,853 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 91,305 | 23.6% | |
| 1960 | 117,761 | 29.0% | |
| 1970 | 129,997 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 131,205 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 126,137 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 128,852 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 124,475 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 124,936 | 0.4% | |
| 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) | 120,326 | 114,444 | 112,910 | 107,726 | 104,231 | 91.71% | 90.73% | 87.63% | 86.54% | 83.43% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 9,245 | 9,914 | 12,082 | 11,612 | 11,216 | 7.05% | 7.86% | 9.38% | 9.33% | 8.98% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 135 | 217 | 247 | 218 | 192 | 0.10% | 0.17% | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 365 | 572 | 651 | 800 | 791 | 0.28% | 0.45% | 0.51% | 0.64% | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[15] | x[16] | 33 | 32 | 58 | x | x | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 144 | 87 | 171 | 153 | 473 | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.13% | 0.12% | 0.38% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 1,558 | 2,202 | 5,360 | x | x | 1.21% | 1.77% | 4.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 990 | 903 | 1,200 | 1,732 | 2,615 | 0.75% | 0.72% | 0.93% | 1.39% | 2.09% |
| Total | 131,205 | 126,137 | 128,852 | 124,475 | 124,936 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 124,475 people, 48,921 households, and 32,510 families living in the county.[19] The population density was 251.3 inhabitants per square mile (97.0/km2). There were 54,599 housing units at an average density of 110.2 units per square mile (42.5 units/km2).[20] The racial makeup of the county was 87.5% white, 9.4% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[19] In terms of ancestry, 30.6% wereGerman, 13.3% wereIrish, 12.6% wereEnglish, and 8.0% wereAmerican.[21]
Of the 48,921 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 40.9 years.[19]
The median income for a household in the county was $42,664 and the median income for a family was $54,637. Males had a median income of $42,919 versus $31,228 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,459. About 8.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.[22]
As of thecensus[23] of 2000, there were 128,852 people, 49,534 households, and 34,277 families living in the county. Thepopulation density was 259 people per square mile (100 people/km2). There were 53,062 housing units at an average density of 107 units per square mile (41/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.16%White, 9.43%Black orAfrican American, 0.20%Native American, 0.51%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.38% fromother races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 96.0% spokeEnglish, 1.2%German and 1.2%Spanish as their first language.
There were 49,534 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% weremarried couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.50% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,397, and the median income for a family was $45,036. Males had a median income of $35,425 versus $22,859 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $18,582. About 8.20% of families and 10.60% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.30% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
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Prior to 1944, Richland County was largely Democratic in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates four times from 1856 to 1940. But starting with the 1944 election, it has become a Republican stronghold for presidential elections, withLyndon B. Johnson being the only Democrat to win since then. The rise ofDonald Trump in 2016 saw the county swing even further in the GOP's favor, with Trump's vote share in the 2024 election the highest for any presidential candidate since 1928.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 41,298 | 70.76% | 16,591 | 28.43% | 473 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 41,472 | 69.15% | 17,640 | 29.41% | 863 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 36,590 | 66.02% | 16,085 | 29.02% | 2,749 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 33,867 | 58.59% | 22,687 | 39.25% | 1,252 | 2.17% |
| 2008 | 34,034 | 55.58% | 25,727 | 42.01% | 1,478 | 2.41% |
| 2004 | 36,872 | 59.62% | 24,638 | 39.84% | 330 | 0.53% |
| 2000 | 30,138 | 57.10% | 20,572 | 38.98% | 2,069 | 3.92% |
| 1996 | 23,697 | 46.06% | 20,832 | 40.49% | 6,922 | 13.45% |
| 1992 | 23,532 | 41.50% | 19,606 | 34.58% | 13,559 | 23.91% |
| 1988 | 30,047 | 60.04% | 19,617 | 39.20% | 383 | 0.77% |
| 1984 | 35,299 | 68.10% | 16,141 | 31.14% | 396 | 0.76% |
| 1980 | 29,213 | 57.48% | 18,253 | 35.91% | 3,358 | 6.61% |
| 1976 | 24,310 | 49.36% | 23,065 | 46.83% | 1,876 | 3.81% |
| 1972 | 31,117 | 68.18% | 13,468 | 29.51% | 1,056 | 2.31% |
| 1968 | 23,484 | 53.63% | 14,988 | 34.23% | 5,315 | 12.14% |
| 1964 | 18,833 | 43.16% | 24,799 | 56.84% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 27,317 | 58.17% | 19,645 | 41.83% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 26,098 | 65.78% | 13,578 | 34.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 25,829 | 63.60% | 14,780 | 36.40% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 15,894 | 51.46% | 14,712 | 47.63% | 280 | 0.91% |
| 1944 | 18,065 | 53.97% | 15,406 | 46.03% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 17,157 | 47.92% | 18,645 | 52.08% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 11,220 | 34.25% | 20,070 | 61.27% | 1,468 | 4.48% |
| 1932 | 12,531 | 44.36% | 15,225 | 53.90% | 493 | 1.75% |
| 1928 | 18,468 | 71.28% | 7,295 | 28.16% | 146 | 0.56% |
| 1924 | 12,013 | 55.50% | 6,703 | 30.97% | 2,929 | 13.53% |
| 1920 | 10,940 | 52.78% | 9,349 | 45.11% | 438 | 2.11% |
| 1916 | 4,886 | 39.78% | 6,985 | 56.87% | 412 | 3.35% |
| 1912 | 2,389 | 22.33% | 5,201 | 48.62% | 3,108 | 29.05% |
| 1908 | 5,301 | 43.01% | 6,702 | 54.37% | 323 | 2.62% |
| 1904 | 5,587 | 48.85% | 5,407 | 47.27% | 444 | 3.88% |
| 1900 | 5,461 | 44.90% | 6,581 | 54.11% | 120 | 0.99% |
| 1896 | 5,115 | 44.70% | 6,256 | 54.67% | 73 | 0.64% |
| 1892 | 3,994 | 40.77% | 5,398 | 55.10% | 404 | 4.12% |
| 1888 | 4,188 | 43.43% | 5,198 | 53.90% | 258 | 2.68% |
| 1884 | 4,018 | 42.93% | 5,191 | 55.47% | 150 | 1.60% |
| 1880 | 4,032 | 45.11% | 4,885 | 54.65% | 22 | 0.25% |
| 1876 | 3,649 | 45.18% | 4,407 | 54.56% | 21 | 0.26% |
| 1872 | 3,369 | 47.71% | 3,672 | 52.00% | 20 | 0.28% |
| 1868 | 3,300 | 46.78% | 3,754 | 53.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 3,194 | 48.41% | 3,404 | 51.59% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 3,023 | 47.60% | 3,135 | 49.36% | 193 | 3.04% |
| 1856 | 2,726 | 47.93% | 2,909 | 51.14% | 53 | 0.93% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 37,368 | 64.71% | 18,488 | 32.02% | 1,891 | 3.27% |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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