Fulton County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
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| Coordinates:41°36′N84°07′W / 41.6°N 84.12°W /41.6; -84.12 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | April 1, 1850[1] |
| Named after | Robert Fulton |
| Seat | Wauseon |
| Largest city | Wauseon |
| Area | |
• Total | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Land | 405 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 42,713 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 9th |
| Website | www |
Fulton County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofOhio west ofToledo. As of the2020 census, the population was 42,713.[2] Itscounty seat and largest city isWauseon.[3] The county was created in 1850 with land from Henry, Lucas, and Williams counties[4] and isnamed forRobert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.[5] Fulton County is a part of theToledo metropolitan area.
The first seat of justice in Fulton County wasOttokee, located there because of its central location in the county. A wooden courthouse was built in 1851.[6]
However, a railroad was built further south. Wauseon sprung up in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point, and incorporated in 1859.[7] With the commercial success that the railroad brought to Wauseon, the citizens of the county voted to move the county seat to Wauseon in 1871.[6] TheFulton County Courthouse was built in 1872.[8]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 405 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.4%) is water.[11]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7,781 | — | |
| 1860 | 14,043 | 80.5% | |
| 1870 | 17,789 | 26.7% | |
| 1880 | 21,053 | 18.3% | |
| 1890 | 22,023 | 4.6% | |
| 1900 | 22,801 | 3.5% | |
| 1910 | 23,914 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 23,445 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 23,477 | 0.1% | |
| 1940 | 23,626 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 25,580 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 29,301 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 33,071 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 37,751 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 38,498 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 42,084 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 42,698 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 42,713 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[12] 1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14] 1990-2000[15] 2020[2] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[16] | Pop 1990[17] | Pop 2000[18] | Pop 2010[19] | Pop 2020[20] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 35,854 | 36,367 | 39,011 | 38,569 | 36,968 | 94.97% | 94.46% | 92.70% | 90.33% | 86.55% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 36 | 85 | 93 | 138 | 225 | 0.10% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.53% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 22 | 57 | 82 | 84 | 60 | 0.06% | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.20% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 82 | 134 | 172 | 176 | 152 | 0.22% | 0.35% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[21] | x[22] | 12 | 4 | 6 | x | x | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 25 | 13 | 28 | 23 | 120 | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.28% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[23] | x[24] | 264 | 363 | 1,391 | x | x | 0.63% | 0.85% | 3.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,732 | 1,842 | 2,422 | 3,341 | 3,791 | 4.59% | 4.78% | 5.76% | 7.82% | 8.88% |
| Total | 37,751 | 38,498 | 42,084 | 42,698 | 42,713 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 42,698 people, 16,188 households, and 11,942 families living in the county.[25] The population density was 105.3 inhabitants per square mile (40.7/km2). There were 17,407 housing units at an average density of 42.9 units per square mile (16.6 units/km2).[26] The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.8% of the population.[25] In terms of ancestry, 45.5% wereGerman, 11.9% wereIrish, 10.7% wereEnglish, 6.9% werePolish, and 6.2% wereAmerican.[27]
Of the 16,188 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.2% were non-families, and 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 39.9 years.[25]
The median income for a household in the county was $50,717 and the median income for a family was $59,090. Males had a median income of $42,561 versus $30,070 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,804. About 8.5% of families and 10.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.[28]
As of thecensus[29] of 2000, there were 42,084 people, 15,480 households, and 11,687 families living in the county. The population density was 104 inhabitants per square mile (40/km2). There were 16,232 housing units at an average density of 40 units per square mile (15/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.65%White, 0.24%Black orAfrican American, 0.26%Native American, 0.42%Asian, 0.04%Pacific Islander, 2.31% fromother races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 5.76% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 15,480 households, out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.20% weremarried couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 21.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.30% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,074, and the median income for a family was $50,952. Males had a median income of $36,180 versus $25,137 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $18,999. About 4.00% of families and 5.40% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 4.60% of those age 65 or over.
Since 1936, Fulton County has largely voted forRepublican candidates for president. The only Democrats to win Fulton wereFranklin Pierce in 1852 andFranklin D. Roosevelt in his 1932 election.[citation needed], it also voted for Theodore Roosevelt (of the "Bull Moose" Progressive Party) in 1912.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 15,893 | 70.44% | 6,374 | 28.25% | 297 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 15,731 | 68.98% | 6,664 | 29.22% | 411 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 13,709 | 64.20% | 6,069 | 28.42% | 1,575 | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 11,738 | 55.08% | 9,073 | 42.58% | 499 | 2.34% |
| 2008 | 11,689 | 53.10% | 9,900 | 44.97% | 424 | 1.93% |
| 2004 | 13,640 | 62.13% | 8,224 | 37.46% | 90 | 0.41% |
| 2000 | 11,546 | 61.10% | 6,805 | 36.01% | 545 | 2.88% |
| 1996 | 8,703 | 48.60% | 6,662 | 37.20% | 2,542 | 14.20% |
| 1992 | 8,358 | 44.45% | 5,576 | 29.65% | 4,870 | 25.90% |
| 1988 | 10,230 | 66.31% | 5,076 | 32.90% | 122 | 0.79% |
| 1984 | 11,412 | 72.55% | 4,217 | 26.81% | 101 | 0.64% |
| 1980 | 9,519 | 64.72% | 3,972 | 27.01% | 1,216 | 8.27% |
| 1976 | 7,891 | 60.94% | 4,850 | 37.45% | 208 | 1.61% |
| 1972 | 8,387 | 68.55% | 3,615 | 29.55% | 232 | 1.90% |
| 1968 | 7,817 | 64.14% | 3,338 | 27.39% | 1,033 | 8.48% |
| 1964 | 5,973 | 51.59% | 5,604 | 48.41% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 9,695 | 74.76% | 3,274 | 25.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 9,030 | 77.50% | 2,622 | 22.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 9,191 | 78.18% | 2,565 | 21.82% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 6,523 | 70.67% | 2,672 | 28.95% | 35 | 0.38% |
| 1944 | 8,258 | 79.37% | 2,147 | 20.63% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 8,653 | 77.38% | 2,530 | 22.62% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 6,152 | 60.17% | 3,582 | 35.04% | 490 | 4.79% |
| 1932 | 4,487 | 48.02% | 4,673 | 50.01% | 184 | 1.97% |
| 1928 | 6,416 | 77.74% | 1,788 | 21.66% | 49 | 0.59% |
| 1924 | 4,951 | 69.56% | 1,333 | 18.73% | 834 | 11.72% |
| 1920 | 6,111 | 73.88% | 2,049 | 24.77% | 111 | 1.34% |
| 1916 | 2,933 | 52.97% | 2,507 | 45.28% | 97 | 1.75% |
| 1912 | 929 | 17.64% | 1,805 | 34.28% | 2,531 | 48.07% |
| 1908 | 3,608 | 61.24% | 2,131 | 36.17% | 153 | 2.60% |
| 1904 | 3,593 | 69.12% | 1,448 | 27.86% | 157 | 3.02% |
| 1900 | 3,457 | 59.49% | 2,262 | 38.93% | 92 | 1.58% |
| 1896 | 3,227 | 55.99% | 2,464 | 42.75% | 73 | 1.27% |
| 1892 | 2,808 | 55.34% | 1,919 | 37.82% | 347 | 6.84% |
| 1888 | 2,901 | 55.72% | 1,997 | 38.36% | 308 | 5.92% |
| 1884 | 2,848 | 56.90% | 1,904 | 38.04% | 253 | 5.05% |
| 1880 | 2,912 | 60.65% | 1,787 | 37.22% | 102 | 2.12% |
| 1876 | 2,697 | 61.99% | 1,597 | 36.70% | 57 | 1.31% |
| 1872 | 2,210 | 71.57% | 826 | 26.75% | 52 | 1.68% |
| 1868 | 2,171 | 65.37% | 1,150 | 34.63% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 1,953 | 66.86% | 968 | 33.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 1,629 | 61.63% | 984 | 37.23% | 30 | 1.14% |
| 1856 | 1,098 | 56.77% | 772 | 39.92% | 64 | 3.31% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 14,450 | 65.44% | 6,764 | 30.63% | 868 | 3.93% |
Fulton County Airport is a public useairport located four nautical miles (5 mi, 7 km) north of thecentral business district ofWauseon, Ohio. It is owned by the Fulton County Commissioners.[32]
Certain aspects of county government are managed through subdivisionaltownships.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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