Hancock County, Ohio
Hancock County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
 Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°00′N 83°40′W / 41°N 83.67°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | April 1, 1820[1] |
| Named for | John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Seat | Findlay |
| Largest city | Findlay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 534 sq mi (1,382 km2) |
| • Land | 531 sq mi (1,376 km2) |
| • Water | 2 sq mi (6 km2) 0.42% |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 71,295 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website | www |
| Hancock County uses the Seal of Ohio as its seal | |
Hancock County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 71,295. Its county seat is Findlay6 and was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.President of the Continental Congress and United States in Congress Assembled[2]. [3] The Hancock County area has a strong connection with the Toledo Metropolitan Area and upon other opinions, it is sometimes considered part of the metropolitan area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,382 km² (534 sq mi). 1,376 km² (531 sq mi) of it is land and 6 km² (2 sq mi) of it (0.42%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Wood County (north)
- Seneca County (northeast)
- Wyandot County (southeast)
- Hardin County (south)
- Allen County (southwest)
- Putnam County (west)
- Henry County (northwest corner)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 71,295 people, 27,898 households, and 19,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 52/km² (134/sq mi). There were 29,785 housing units at an average density of 22/km² (56/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 95.14% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 27,898 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,856, and the median income for a family was $51,490. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,374 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,991. About 5.20% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Main article: Ohio county government.
Localities
Under Ohio law, there are two types of incorporated municipal jurisdictions: cities and villages. The following cities and villages are located in Hancock County:
Cities
Villages
Townships
Under Ohio law, any territory within a county that is not part of an incorporated municipality (city or village), is part of a township. Townships have limited local government and services.
Unincorporated communities
References
- ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Hancock County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ President Who/ Forgotten Founders, By Stanley L. Klos 2004
- ^ "Hancock County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Ohio, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
