Defiance County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 39,500 people, 15,138 households, and 11,020 families residing in the county. The population density
was 96 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 16,040 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.59% White
, 1.75% Black
or African American
, 0.26% Native American
, 0.36% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 3.59% from other races
, and 1.43% from two or more races. 7.23% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 45.6% were of German
, 13.5% American
, 6.8% Irish
and 5.1% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 15,138 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,938, and the median income for a family was $50,876. Males had a median income of $37,936 versus $23,530 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,667. About 4.50% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 5.30% of those age 65 or over.
county in the nation since 1988, based on how close the county's margin of victory was compared to the nation as a whole. The difference between 2004 difference in points vs. the national trend was just 0.1%. It was very tight in all the other elections since 1980: 4.6% in 2000, 0.4% in 1996, 0.04% (exactly) in 1992, 0.6% in 1988, 0.03 in 1984, and 2.1% in 1980.
Although in 2008, it finally lost its bellwether status when John McCain
won here with 54% of the vote.
Census
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of 2000, there were 39,500 people, 15,138 households, and 11,020 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 96 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 16,040 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.59% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.75% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.59% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.43% from two or more races. 7.23% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 45.6% were of German
Germans
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, 13.5% American
United States
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, 6.8% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.1% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 15,138 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,938, and the median income for a family was $50,876. Males had a median income of $37,936 versus $23,530 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,667. About 4.50% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 5.30% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Politics
This county is the most reliable bellwetherBellwether
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county in the nation since 1988, based on how close the county's margin of victory was compared to the nation as a whole. The difference between 2004 difference in points vs. the national trend was just 0.1%. It was very tight in all the other elections since 1980: 4.6% in 2000, 0.4% in 1996, 0.04% (exactly) in 1992, 0.6% in 1988, 0.03 in 1984, and 2.1% in 1980.
Although in 2008, it finally lost its bellwether status when John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
won here with 54% of the vote.
Communities
Villages
- HicksvilleHicksville, OhioHicksville is a village in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,649 at the 2000 census.-History:Hicksville was founded by a group of land speculators. Led by Henry W. Hicks, the Hicks Land Company platted the community in 1835 and 1836...
- NeyNey, OhioNey is a village in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The population was 364 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ney is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- SherwoodSherwood, Defiance County, OhioSherwood is a village in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The population was 801 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sherwood is located at ....
Townships
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Hicksville Township, Defiance County, Ohio Hicksville Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,003 people in the township, 3,649 of whom lived in the village of Hicksville, and 1,354 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:Located in the... Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio Highland Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,658 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio Mark Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 968 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Farmer Township - north... Milford Township, Defiance County, Ohio Milford Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,013 people in the township.-Geography:... |
Noble Township, Defiance County, Ohio Noble Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,171 people in the township, 3,897 of whom lived in the city of Defiance, and 2,274 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.... Richland Township, Defiance County, Ohio Richland Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,941 people in the township, 967 of whom lived in the city of Defiance, and 1,974 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.... Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio Tiffin Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,705 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Washington Township, Defiance County, Ohio Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,521 people in the township, 364 of whom lived in the village of Ney, and 1,157 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.... |
Unincorporated communities
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Jewell, Ohio Jewell is an unincorporated community in northern Richland Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43530. It is located at the intersection of County Roads 55 and 185 a short distance southeast of U.S. Route... Mark Center, Ohio Mark Center is an unincorporated community in central Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43536. It is located on Farmer-Mark Road, a short distance south of State Route 18.-References:... |