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Pickaway County, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°38′N 83°02′W / 39.64°N 83.03°W / 39.64; -83.03
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Pickaway County
County
Pickaway County Courthouse
Pickaway County Courthouse
Official seal of Pickaway County
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Pickaway 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°38′N 83°02′W / 39.64°N 83.03°W / 39.64; -83.03
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1810[1]
SeatCircleville
Largest cityCircleville
Area
 • Total507 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land501 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total55,698
 • Density111/sq mi (43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.pickaway.org

Pickaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,698.[2] Its county seat is Circleville.[3] Its name derives from the Pekowi band of Shawnee Indians, who inhabited the area. (See List of Ohio county name etymologies.)

Pickaway County is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km2), of which 501 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (1.0%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18107,124—
182013,14984.6%
183016,00121.7%
184019,72523.3%
185021,0066.5%
186023,64912.6%
187024,8755.2%
188027,41510.2%
189026,959−1.7%
190027,0160.2%
191026,158−3.2%
192025,788−1.4%
193027,2385.6%
194027,8892.4%
195029,3525.2%
196035,85522.2%
197040,07111.8%
198043,6629.0%
199048,25510.5%
200052,7279.3%
201055,6985.6%
2015 (est.)56,998[5]2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 52,727 people, 17,599 households, and 13,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile (41/km²). There were 18,596 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.95% White, 6.43% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 17,599 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 122.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,832, and the median income for a family was $49,259. Males had a median income of $36,265 versus $26,086 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,478. About 7.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.40% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 55,698 people, 19,624 households, and 14,286 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 111.1 inhabitants per square mile (42.9/km2). There were 21,275 housing units at an average density of 42.4 per square mile (16.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 94.5% white, 3.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 27.0% were German, 16.3% were American, 14.9% were Irish, and 11.1% were English.[13]

Of the 19,624 households, 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 38.5 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,262 and the median income for a family was $58,811. Males had a median income of $44,224 versus $35,077 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,432. About 9.5% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Presidential election results[15]
Year Republican Democrat
2016 68.55% 17,076 26.21% 6,529
2012 58.11% 14,037 40.09% 9,684
2008 59.81% 14,228 38.16% 9,077
2004 61.97% 14,161 37.54% 8,579
2000 60.41% 10,717 37.19% 6,598

Economy

Manufacturing makes up a significant proportion of area industry and employment; in the 2010 census, 3075 county residents (13.4%) were employed in manufacturing.[16] Circleville is home to the largest DuPont chemical plant in Ohio. Opened in the 1950s, it produces Mylar and Tedlar plastic films, the latter used extensively in the production of photovoltaic modules.[17][18]

A GE Lighting plant opened here in 1948; it recently expanded to produce energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps, and employs more than 200 people.[19] Other manufacturing concerns in Circleville or surrounding Pickaway County include Aleris, a producer of rolled and extruded aluminum products,[19] and Florida Production Engineering, Inc. (FPE), producing plastic injection molded components for the automotive industry.[20] The former Jefferson-Smurfit paper mill, a 300-acre site, is being redeveloped.[21] Georgia-Pacific, a manufacturer of paperboard containers and other paper products, has a plant located south of town. The PPG Industries Circleville plant is the company's center for polymer resin production, primarily for automotive applications.[22]

Other major employers include Berger Health System; Circleville City, Teays Valley Local and Logan Elm Local School districts; Circle Plastics/TriMold LLC; the State of Ohio; and Wal-Mart Stores.[16]

Government

See also: Ohio county government

Education

Teays Valley Local School District

Teays Valley is in the northern part of the county. Schools in this district include:

  • Teays Valley High School
  • Teays Valley East Middle School
  • Teays Valley West Middle School
  • Ashville Elementary
  • Walnut Elementary
  • Scioto Elementary
  • South Bloomfield Elementary

Teays Valley has the largest number of students in the county.

Circleville City Schools

A new middle school is currently under construction to replace Everts Middle School.

Logan Elm Local Schools

Logan Elm consists of the area in Southeastern Pickaway County.

  • Logan Elm High School
  • McDowell Exchange School
  • Washington Elementary
  • Laurelville Elementary
  • Saltcreek Elementary
  • Pickaway Elementary

Westfall Local Schools

Westfall lies in the Western part of the county.

Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center

Pickaway-Ross lies just below the county line in Ross County. Students from the following affiliated Pickaway and Ross county districts at the vocational school.

  • Circleville City School District (Pickaway County)
  • Logan Elm Local School District (Pickaway County)
  • Westfall Local School District (Pickaway County)
  • Adena Local School District (Ross County)
  • Chillicothe City School District (Ross County)
  • Huntington Local School District (Ross County)
  • Paint Valley Local School District (Ross County)
  • Southeastern Local School District (Ross County)
  • Unioto Local School District (Ross County)
  • Zane Trace Local School District (Ross County)

Communities

Map of Pickaway County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable residents

  • Dorothy Adkins (1912 - 1975), psychologist, grew up in Atlanta, Pickaway County

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Pickaway County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  5. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  16. ^ a b "Demographics and Income plus other local statistics for Pickaway County P3 Ohio". Pickawayprogress.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
  17. ^ Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:57 pm (2012-05-22). "DuPont celebrates Tedlar expansion - Circleville Herald: News". Circlevilletoday.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ "News & Events for Pickaway Progress Business Development Project Central Ohio". Pickawayprogress.com. 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
  19. ^ a b Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00 pm (2013-08-22). "GE plant to add 50 jobs - Circleville Herald: News". Circlevilletoday.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "Plastic Injection Molding from 100 tons to 3000 tons in Florida, Kentucky and Ohio". Fpe-inc.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
  21. ^ "Projects - Green Investment Group, Inc". Greeninvgroup.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
  22. ^ "Circleville, OH - Life At PPG - College Recruiting". Ppg.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
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