Pike County, Ohio
Pike County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
 Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′N 83°04′W / 39.08°N 83.07°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | February 1, 1815[1] |
| Named for | Zebulon Pike |
| Seat | Waverly |
| Largest village | Waverly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 443.98 sq mi (1,149.9 km2) |
| • Land | 440.28 sq mi (1,140.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.69 sq mi (9.6 km2) 0.83% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 28,709 |
| • Density | 65.2/sq mi (25.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Pike County is a county located in the Appalachian region of the U.S. state of Ohio. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 28,709, which is an increase of 3.7% from 27,695 in 2000.[2] Its county seat is WaverlyTemplate:GR and is named for explorer Zebulon Pike.[3]
History
Pike County was organized on February 1, 1815, from portions of Scioto, Ross, and Adams Counties, and was named in honor of Zebulon Pike, the explorer and soldier who had recently been killed in the War of 1812.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 443.98 square miles (1,149.9 km2), of which 440.28 square miles (1,140.3 km2) (or 99.17%) is land and 3.69 square miles (9.6 km2) (or 0.83%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Ross County, Ohio (north)
- Jackson County, Ohio (east)
- Scioto County, Ohio (south)
- Adams County, Ohio (southwest)
- Highland County, Ohio (west)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1820 | 4,253 | — | |
| 1830 | 6,024 | 41.6% | |
| 1840 | 7,626 | 26.6% | |
| 1850 | 10,953 | 43.6% | |
| 1860 | 13,643 | 24.6% | |
| 1870 | 15,447 | 13.2% | |
| 1880 | 17,927 | 16.1% | |
| 1890 | 17,482 | −2.5% | |
| 1900 | 18,172 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 15,723 | −13.5% | |
| 1920 | 14,151 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 13,876 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 16,113 | 16.1% | |
| 1950 | 14,607 | −9.3% | |
| 1960 | 19,380 | 32.7% | |
| 1970 | 19,114 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 22,802 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 24,249 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 27,695 | 14.2% |
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.72% White, 0.89% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 10,444 households out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.80% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,649, and the median income for a family was $35,934. Males had a median income of $32,379 versus $20,761 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,093. About 15.10% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under age 18 and 13.60% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library serves area communities from its main branch in Waverly, Ohio and from its branches in Beaver, Piketon, and Western Pike County.
In 2005, the library loaned more than 238,000 items to its 20,000 cardholders. Total holding are over 91,000 volumes with over 210 periodical subscriptions.[5]
Communities
Villages
Townships
Unincorporated communities
See also
References
- ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Pike County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ "Pike County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ "Pike County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28. [dead link]
- ^ "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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