Washington County, Ohio | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
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| Coordinates:39°28′N81°29′W / 39.46°N 81.49°W /39.46; -81.49 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | July 27, 1788[1] |
| Named after | George Washington |
| Seat | Marietta |
| Largest city | Marietta |
| Area | |
• Total | 640 sq mi (1,700 km2) |
| • Land | 632 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
| • Water | 8.0 sq mi (21 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 59,711 |
| • Density | 93/sq mi (36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Washington County is acounty located in the southeastern part of theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 59,711.[2] Itscounty seat isMarietta.[3] The county, the oldest in the state, isnamed forGeorge Washington.[4] Washington County comprises theMarietta, OHMicropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in theParkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (1.3%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-largest county in Ohio by land area.
Washington County's southern and eastern boundary is theOhio River. TheMuskingum River,Little Muskingum River,Duck Creek, and theLittle Hocking River flow through the county to the Ohio River.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,427 | — | |
| 1810 | 5,991 | 10.4% | |
| 1820 | 10,425 | 74.0% | |
| 1830 | 11,731 | 12.5% | |
| 1840 | 20,823 | 77.5% | |
| 1850 | 29,540 | 41.9% | |
| 1860 | 36,268 | 22.8% | |
| 1870 | 40,609 | 12.0% | |
| 1880 | 43,244 | 6.5% | |
| 1890 | 42,380 | −2.0% | |
| 1900 | 48,245 | 13.8% | |
| 1910 | 45,422 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 43,049 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 42,437 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 43,537 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 44,407 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 51,689 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 57,160 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 64,266 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 62,254 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 63,251 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 61,778 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 59,711 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2020[2] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[11] | Pop 1990[12] | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 62,919 | 60,931 | 61,320 | 59,281 | 55,663 | 97.90% | 97.87% | 96.95% | 95.96% | 93.13% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 776 | 773 | 580 | 657 | 600 | 1.21% | 1.24% | 0.92% | 1.06% | 1.00% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 53 | 111 | 149 | 128 | 114 | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.19% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 201 | 185 | 274 | 341 | 309 | 0.31% | 0.30% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[16] | x[17] | 24 | 9 | 8 | x | x | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 56 | 29 | 37 | 48 | 158 | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.26% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 543 | 853 | 2,202 | x | x | 0.86% | 1.38% | 3.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 261 | 225 | 324 | 461 | 717 | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.51% | 0.75% | 1.20% |
| Total | 64,266 | 62,254 | 63,251 | 61,778 | 59,771 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 61,778 people, 25,587 households, and 17,092 families living in the county.[20] The population density was 97.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.8 inhabitants/km2). There were 28,367 housing units at an average density of 44.9 units per square mile (17.3 units/km2).[21] The racial makeup of the county was 96.5% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[20] In terms of ancestry, 29.3% wereGerman, 16.7% wereIrish, 11.8% wereEnglish, and 10.7% wereAmerican.[22]
Of the 25,587 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.0 years.[20]
The median income for a household in the county was $41,654 and the median income for a family was $53,131. Males had a median income of $42,460 versus $28,828 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,786. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.[23]
As of thecensus[24] of 2000, there were 63,251 people, 25,137 households, and 17,671 families living in the county. The population density was 100 inhabitants per square mile (39 inhabitants/km2). There were 27,760 housing units at an average density of 44 units per square mile (17/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33%White, 0.92%Black orAfrican American, 0.24%Native American, 0.43%Asian, 0.05%Pacific Islander, 0.13% fromother races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 29.5% were ofGerman, 23.4%American, 12.3%English and 11.0%Irish ancestry according toCensus 2000.
There were 25,137 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% weremarried couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,275, and the median income for a family was $41,605. Males had a median income of $32,034 versus $21,346 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $18,082. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.
Washington County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. Washington County's elected commissioners are: Eddie Place (R), James Booth (R), and Charlie Schilling (R).[25]
Washington County typically votes Republican. In 1976, it was one of only two counties on the eastern Ohio border to vote for PresidentGerald Ford, and in 1996, it was the only county on the eastern border to vote forBob Dole. Only five Democratic Party presidential candidates have won the county from 1856 to the present day, the most recent beingLyndon B. Johnson in his statewide & national landslide of 1964.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 22,161 | 71.20% | 8,600 | 27.63% | 362 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 22,307 | 69.53% | 9,243 | 28.81% | 531 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 20,514 | 68.07% | 8,026 | 26.63% | 1,597 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 17,284 | 58.39% | 11,651 | 39.36% | 667 | 2.25% |
| 2008 | 17,019 | 56.86% | 12,368 | 41.32% | 545 | 1.82% |
| 2004 | 17,532 | 58.02% | 12,538 | 41.49% | 146 | 0.48% |
| 2000 | 15,342 | 57.86% | 10,383 | 39.16% | 790 | 2.98% |
| 1996 | 11,965 | 46.06% | 10,945 | 42.13% | 3,067 | 11.81% |
| 1992 | 12,204 | 43.47% | 10,380 | 36.98% | 5,489 | 19.55% |
| 1988 | 14,767 | 59.27% | 9,967 | 40.00% | 182 | 0.73% |
| 1984 | 16,529 | 66.13% | 7,920 | 31.69% | 544 | 2.18% |
| 1980 | 14,310 | 59.70% | 7,936 | 33.11% | 1,725 | 7.20% |
| 1976 | 11,513 | 54.57% | 8,914 | 42.25% | 669 | 3.17% |
| 1972 | 14,023 | 68.63% | 5,814 | 28.45% | 597 | 2.92% |
| 1968 | 11,888 | 58.25% | 6,922 | 33.92% | 1,598 | 7.83% |
| 1964 | 8,873 | 44.22% | 11,193 | 55.78% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 14,197 | 64.38% | 7,856 | 35.62% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 13,927 | 69.65% | 6,068 | 30.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 13,841 | 65.24% | 7,376 | 34.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 10,349 | 57.70% | 7,542 | 42.05% | 45 | 0.25% |
| 1944 | 11,676 | 62.44% | 7,023 | 37.56% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 13,558 | 61.23% | 8,584 | 38.77% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 10,826 | 50.70% | 10,203 | 47.78% | 325 | 1.52% |
| 1932 | 9,352 | 47.05% | 10,208 | 51.36% | 316 | 1.59% |
| 1928 | 12,767 | 73.18% | 4,582 | 26.26% | 98 | 0.56% |
| 1924 | 8,704 | 57.12% | 5,727 | 37.58% | 808 | 5.30% |
| 1920 | 9,279 | 58.20% | 6,286 | 39.43% | 379 | 2.38% |
| 1916 | 4,745 | 45.43% | 5,267 | 50.43% | 432 | 4.14% |
| 1912 | 3,326 | 33.46% | 4,637 | 46.65% | 1,978 | 19.90% |
| 1908 | 5,648 | 48.66% | 5,771 | 49.72% | 188 | 1.62% |
| 1904 | 6,522 | 57.55% | 4,436 | 39.15% | 374 | 3.30% |
| 1900 | 6,542 | 53.91% | 5,399 | 44.49% | 195 | 1.61% |
| 1896 | 5,949 | 52.99% | 5,182 | 46.16% | 95 | 0.85% |
| 1892 | 4,845 | 50.08% | 4,524 | 46.76% | 306 | 3.16% |
| 1888 | 4,921 | 51.24% | 4,446 | 46.29% | 237 | 2.47% |
| 1884 | 4,790 | 49.93% | 4,667 | 48.65% | 136 | 1.42% |
| 1880 | 4,711 | 50.64% | 4,452 | 47.86% | 140 | 1.50% |
| 1876 | 4,361 | 49.08% | 4,492 | 50.56% | 32 | 0.36% |
| 1872 | 4,231 | 53.27% | 3,680 | 46.33% | 32 | 0.40% |
| 1868 | 4,258 | 54.20% | 3,598 | 45.80% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 4,102 | 57.35% | 3,050 | 42.65% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 3,169 | 49.38% | 3,060 | 47.69% | 188 | 2.93% |
| 1856 | 2,783 | 52.36% | 2,251 | 42.35% | 281 | 5.29% |
School districts in Washington County, including those that may operate their schools in other counties, include:[27]
There are six high schools in the county boundaries that serve the people of Washington County (as of 2016).
There is also the Washington County Career Center, a tech school,Washington State College of Ohio, a two-year college, andMarietta College, a four-year college. All are located in Marietta.
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