Erie County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 79,551 people, 31,727 households, and 21,764 families residing in the county. The population density
was 312 people per square mile (121/km²). There were 35,909 housing units at an average density of 141 per square mile (54/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.64% White
, 8.64% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.37% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.53% from other races
, and 1.60% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 35.7% were of German
, 9.2% Irish
, 8.2% English
, 8.1% Italian and 7.8% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 31,727 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.70% were married couples
living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% 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 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,746, and the median income for a family was $51,756. Males had a median income of $39,249 versus $23,697 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,530. About 6.00% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.
In 2008, the Census Bureau announced that the county's population had declined to an estimated 77,323 by July 1, 2007.
Census
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of 2000, there were 79,551 people, 31,727 households, and 21,764 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 312 people per square mile (121/km²). There were 35,909 housing units at an average density of 141 per square mile (54/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.64% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.64% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.37% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.60% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 35.7% were of German
Germans
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, 9.2% Irish
Irish people
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, 8.2% English
English people
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, 8.1% Italian and 7.8% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 31,727 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% 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 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,746, and the median income for a family was $51,756. Males had a median income of $39,249 versus $23,697 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,530. About 6.00% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.
In 2008, the Census Bureau announced that the county's population had declined to an estimated 77,323 by July 1, 2007.
Government
Communities
Cities
- BellevueBellevue, OhioBellevue is a city in Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 8,193 at the 2000 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Bellevue as a Tree City USA....
- HuronHuron, OhioHuron is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,958 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History and culture:...
- SanduskySandusky, OhioSandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east....
- VermilionVermilion, OhioVermilion is a city in Erie and Lorain counties in Ohio, on the North Coast of the U.S.A. The population was 10,927 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Eileen Bulan...
Villages
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Kelleys Island, Ohio Kelleys Island is both a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and the island which it fully occupies in Lake Erie. Originally known as Island Number 6 and later Cunningham Island, it was renamed in 1840 for brothers Datus and Irad Kelley, who were largely responsible for cultivatating the... Milan, Ohio Milan is a village in Erie and Huron counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,445 at the 2000 census.The Erie County portion of Milan is part of the Sandusky Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Huron County portion is part of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History... |
Townships
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Groton Township, Erie County, Ohio Groton Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio Huron Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... |
Margaretta Township, Erie County, Ohio Margaretta Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio Milan Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... |
Oxford Township, Erie County, Ohio Oxford Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... Perkins Township, Erie County, Ohio Perkins Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... |
Vermilion Township, Erie County, Ohio Vermilion Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area... |
Census-designated places
- Fairview LanesFairview Lanes, OhioFairview Lanes is a census-designated place in Perkins Township, Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2000 census...
- Sandusky SouthSandusky South, OhioSandusky South is a census-designated place in Perkins Township, Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,599 at the 2000 census...
Other communities
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Bogart, Ohio Bogart is an unincorporated community in eastern Perkins Township, south of Sandusky, in Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is centered on the intersection of Bogart Road and U.S. Route 250 1,500 feet south of the State Route 2 interchange with US 250. The center of Bogart is also 1,500 feet west... Florence, Ohio Florence, Ohio may refer to:*Florence, Madison County, Ohio*Florence Township, Erie County, Ohio*Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio*Munroe Falls, Ohio, which was originally called Florence from ca. 1817-1836... |
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Places of interest
- Blue HoleBlue Hole (Castalia)The Blue Hole is a fresh water pond located in Castalia, Erie County, Ohio, in the United States. From the 1920s to 1990 the Blue Hole was a tourist site, attracting 165,000 visitors annually at the height of its popularity, partly because of its location on State Route 269, about seven miles...
- Cedar PointCedar PointCedar Point is a 364 acre amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio, United States on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. Cedar Point is the only amusement park with four roller coasters that are taller than...
- Plum Brook Station
- Thomas Edison's birthplace
School Districts
All or part of eleven school districts serve Erie County and its residents:- Bellevue City School District: includes parts of BellevueBellevue, OhioBellevue is a city in Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 8,193 at the 2000 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Bellevue as a Tree City USA....
and Groton TownshipGroton Township, Erie County, OhioGroton Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
. - Berlin-Milan Local School District: includes parts of Berlin HeightsBerlin Heights, OhioBerlin Heights is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 685 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and MilanMilan, OhioMilan is a village in Erie and Huron counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,445 at the 2000 census.The Erie County portion of Milan is part of the Sandusky Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Huron County portion is part of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History...
, and BerlinBerlin Township, Erie County, OhioBerlin Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, FlorenceFlorence Township, Erie County, OhioFlorence Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, HuronHuron Township, Erie County, OhioHuron Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, MilanMilan Township, Erie County, OhioMilan Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, OxfordOxford Township, Erie County, OhioOxford Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, PerkinsPerkins Township, Erie County, OhioPerkins Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, and VermilionVermilion Township, Erie County, OhioVermilion Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
Townships. - Firelands Local School District: includes parts of Florence TownshipFlorence Township, Erie County, OhioFlorence Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
. - Huron City School District: includes parts of HuronHuron, OhioHuron is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,958 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History and culture:...
and BerlinBerlin Township, Erie County, OhioBerlin Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, HuronHuron Township, Erie County, OhioHuron Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, and MilanMilan Township, Erie County, OhioMilan Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
Townships. - Kelleys Island Local School District: includes all of Kelleys IslandKelleys Island, OhioKelleys Island is both a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and the island which it fully occupies in Lake Erie. Originally known as Island Number 6 and later Cunningham Island, it was renamed in 1840 for brothers Datus and Irad Kelley, who were largely responsible for cultivatating the...
. - Margaretta Local School District: includes parts of Bay ViewBay View, OhioBay View is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 692 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and CastaliaCastalia, OhioCastalia is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 935 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Castalia is located at ....
, and GrotonGroton Township, Erie County, OhioGroton Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
and MargarettaMargaretta Township, Erie County, OhioMargaretta Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
Townships. - Monroeville Local School District: includes parts of Oxford TownshipOxford Township, Erie County, OhioOxford Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
. - Perkins Local School District: includes parts of GrotonGroton Township, Erie County, OhioGroton Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, HuronHuron Township, Erie County, OhioHuron Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, MargarettaMargaretta Township, Erie County, OhioMargaretta Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, MilanMilan Township, Erie County, OhioMilan Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, OxfordOxford Township, Erie County, OhioOxford Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
, and PerkinsPerkins Township, Erie County, OhioPerkins Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
Townships. - Sandusky Central Catholic Schools: includes Sandusky's three Parishes (St. Mary, Ss. Peter & Paul, and Holy Angels).
- St. Peter's School: a private catholic elementary school in Huron
- Sandusky City School District: includes all of SanduskySandusky, OhioSandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east....
. - Vermilion Local School District: includes parts of VermilionVermilion, OhioVermilion is a city in Erie and Lorain counties in Ohio, on the North Coast of the U.S.A. The population was 10,927 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Eileen Bulan...
and FlorenceFlorence Township, Erie County, OhioFlorence Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
and VermilionVermilion Township, Erie County, OhioVermilion Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
Townships. - Western Reserve Local School District: including parts of Florence TownshipFlorence Township, Erie County, OhioFlorence Township is one of the nine townships of Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio metropolitan statistical area...
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