Wayne County, Ohio

For other uses, see Wayne County.
Not to be confused with Wayne, Ohio.
Wayne County, Ohio

Wayne County Courthouse

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Wayne County
Location in the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded January 4, 1812 (date organized; formed 1808)[1]
Named for General Anthony Wayne
Seat Wooster
Largest city Wooster
Area
 • Total 557 sq mi (1,443 km2)
 • Land 555 sq mi (1,437 km2)
 • Water 1.9 sq mi (5 km2), 0.3%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 116,063
 • Density 206/sq mi (80/km²)
Congressional district 16th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.wayneohio.org

Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 114,520.[2] Its county seat is Wooster.[3] The county is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne.[4]

The Wooster, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Wayne County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 557 square miles (1,440 km2), of which 555 square miles (1,440 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
182011,933—
183023,33395.5%
184035,80853.5%
185032,981−7.9%
186032,483−1.5%
187035,1168.1%
188040,07614.1%
189039,005−2.7%
190037,870−2.9%
191038,0580.5%
192041,3468.6%
193047,02413.7%
194050,5207.4%
195058,71616.2%
196075,49728.6%
197087,12315.4%
198097,40811.8%
1990101,4614.2%
2000111,56410.0%
2010114,5202.6%
Est. 2015116,063[6]1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 111,564 people, 40,445 households, and 29,484 families residing in the county. The population density was 201 people per square mile (78/km²). There were 42,324 housing units at an average density of 76 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.52% White, 1.57% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 31.7% were of German, 13.9% American, 9.6% Irish, 9.0% English and 5.5% Swiss ancestry according to Census 2000. 91.5% spoke English, 3.2% German, 1.6% Dutch, 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch and 1.2% Spanish as their first language.

There were 40,445 households out of which 35.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.80% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,538, and the median income for a family was $48,294. Males had a median income of $33,976 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,330. About 5.40% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.60% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 114,520 people, 42,638 households, and 30,070 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 206.4 inhabitants per square mile (79.7/km2). There were 45,847 housing units at an average density of 82.6 per square mile (31.9/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.7% white, 1.5% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 34.1% were German, 13.3% were American, 12.9% were Irish, and 9.0% were English.[14]

Of the 42,638 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.5% were non-families, and 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age was 38.3 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,375 and the median income for a family was $59,692. Males had a median income of $42,082 versus $29,623 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,645. About 7.8% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Presidential election results[16]
Year Republican Democrat
2016 64.35% 31,622 29.85% 14,670
2012 59.12% 30,251 38.71% 19,808
2008 56.13% 29,342 41.53% 21,712
2004 61.49% 31,879 38.16% 19,786
2000 61.04% 25.901 34,93% 14,779

Government

The Wayne County Public Library serves the communities of Wayne County, Ohio from its administrative offices in Wooster, Ohio and branches in Creston, Dalton, Doylestown, Rittman, Shreve, and West Salem.[17] It also offers bookmobile service and outreach program, and patron can use the extended services of CLEVNET, a group of libraries located in northeast Ohio.

In 2005, the library loaned more than 1.2 million items to its 54,000 cardholders.[18] Total holding are over 340,000 volumes with over 900 periodical subscriptions.[19]

Education

Communities

Map of Wayne County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Wayne County History". Wayne County Public Library. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ Goodman, Rebecca (2005). This Day in Ohio History. Emmis Books. p. 119. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-03-26.
  17. ↑ "Hours & Contact Information". Wayne County Public Library. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Public Libraries Ranked by Circulation". State Library of Ohio. Retrieved October 3, 2006.
  19. ↑ "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio. Retrieved October 3, 2006.

Further reading

Coordinates: 40°50′N 81°53′W / 40.83°N 81.89°W / 40.83; -81.89

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