Gallia County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 31,069 people, 12,060 households, and 8,586 families residing in the county. The population density
was 66 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 13,498 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.26% White
, 2.70% Black
or African American
, 0.43% Native American
, 0.35% Asian
, 0.15% from other races
, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 12,060 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,191, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $31,783 versus $22,829 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,183. About 13.50% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 31,069 people, 12,060 households, and 8,586 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 66 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 13,498 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.26% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.70% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.61% 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.
There were 12,060 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,191, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $31,783 versus $22,829 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,183. About 13.50% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Villages
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Gallipolis, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,156.2 people per square mile . There were 2,056 housing units at an average density of 568.7 per square mile... Rio Grande, Ohio Rio Grande is a village in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The population was 915 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.... Vinton, Ohio Vinton is a village in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The population was 324 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Vinton is located at .... |
Townships
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Gallipolis Township, Gallia County, Ohio Gallipolis Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,707 people in the township, 1,527 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio Guyan Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,199 people in the township, 788 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio Harrison Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,003 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Green Township - north... Huntington Township, Gallia County, Ohio Huntington Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,511 people in the township, 1,187 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Morgan Township, Gallia County, Ohio Morgan Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,341 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... |
Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio Ohio Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,111 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county along the Ohio River, it borders the following townships:... Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio Perry Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,276 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Raccoon Township - north... Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio Raccoon Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,302 people in the township, 1,253 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio Springfield Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,181 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Walnut Township, Gallia County, Ohio Walnut Township is one of the fifteen townships of Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 924 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Perry Township - north... |
Unincorporated communities
- BidwellBidwell, OhioBidwell is a small unincorporated village in northwestern Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States, and is often associated with the nearby community of Porter. Although unincorporated, it has its own ZIP Code of 45614. Bidwell is located eleven miles from the county seat, Gallipolis...
- KerrKerr, OhioKerr is an unincorporated community in southeastern Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45643....
- PatriotPatriot, OhioPatriot is an unincorporated community in southern Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45658....