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Greene County
County
The Greene County Courthouse in Xenia
The Greene County Courthouse in Xenia
Map of Ohio highlighting Greene County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°41′N 83°53′W / 39.69°N 83.89°W / 39.69; -83.89
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMay 1, 1803[1]
Named forGeneral Nathanael Greene
SeatXenia
Largest cityBeavercreek*
Area
 • Total416.26 sq mi (1,078.1 km2)
 • Land413.73 sq mi (1,071.6 km2)
 • Water2.53 sq mi (6.6 km2)  0.61%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total161,573
 • Density390.5/sq mi (150.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.co.greene.oh.us
  • Based on population just within the county.[2]

Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 161,573, which is an increase of 9.3% from 147,886 in 2000.[3] Its county seat is Xenia,Template:GR and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.[4]

Greene County is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 416.26 square miles (1,078.1 km2), of which 413.73 square miles (1,071.6 km2) (or 99.39%) is land and 2.53 square miles (6.6 km2) (or 0.61%) is water.Template:GR

Adjacent counties


National protected area

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18105,870—
182010,52979.4%
183014,80140.6%
184017,52818.4%
185021,94625.2%
186026,19719.4%
187028,0387.0%
188031,64912.9%
189029,820−5.8%
190031,6136.0%
191029,733−5.9%
192031,2215.0%
193033,2596.5%
194035,8637.8%
195058,89264.2%
196094,64260.7%
1970125,05732.1%
1980129,7693.8%
1990136,7315.4%
2000147,8868.2%
2010161,5739.3%
2012 (est.)163,5871.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2012 Estimate[3]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2010, there were 161,573 people, 61,825 households, and 39,160 families residing in the county. The population density was 356 people per square mile (138/km²). There were 58,224 housing units at an average density of 140 per square mile (54/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 55,312 households out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 13.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,656, and the median income for a family was $57,954. Males had a median income of $42,338 versus $28,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,057. About 5.20% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Main article: Ohio county government
  • Auditor: David Graham R)
  • Coroner: Kevin L. Sharrett, M.D. (R)
  • Engineer: Robert N. Geyer (R)
  • Prosecutor: Stephen K. Haller (R)
  • Recorder: Eric C. Sears (R)
  • Sheriff: Gene Fischer (R)
  • Treasurer: Dick Gould, CPA (R)
  • Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Stephen A. Wolaver (R)
  • Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Michael A. Buckwalter (R)
  • Domestic Relations Judge: Hon. Stephen L. Hurley (R)
  • Juvenile Court Judge: Hon. Robert W. Hutcheson (R)
  • Probate Court Judge: Hon. Robert Hagler (R)
  • County Commissioners: Tom Koogler (R), Alan Anderson (R), and Bob Glaser (R)

Communities

Map of Greene County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Other communities

Education

Higher education

The following colleges and universities are located in Greene County:

Public

Private

Public schools

Private schools

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Greene County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ "Greene County data (population)". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ a b "Greene County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  4. ^ "Greene County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28. [dead link]
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  6. ^ Greene County, Ohio, Greene County Auditor's Office, 2002. Accessed 2007-11-09.

External links

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