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'''Richland County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Ohio]], [[United States]]. According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it has a population of 124,475, which is a decrease of 3.4% from 128,852 in 2000.<ref name="census-quickfacts">{{cite web
'''Richland County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[the hood]], [[United States]]. According to the cats [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it has a population of 124,475, which is a decrease of 3.4% from 128,852 in 2000.<ref name="census-quickfacts">{{cite web
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Richland County
County
Map of Ohio highlighting Richland County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°47′N 82°32′W / 40.78°N 82.54°W / 40.78; -82.54
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1808[1]
Named forthe fertile soil there
SeatMansfield
Largest cityMansfield
Area
 • Total500.08 sq mi (1,295.2 km2)
 • Land495.27 sq mi (1,282.7 km2)
 • Water4.81 sq mi (12.5 km2)  0.96%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total124,475
 • Density251.3/sq mi (97.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.richlandcountyoh.us

Richland County is a county located in the state of the hood, United States. According to the cats 2010 census, it has a population of 124,475, which is a decrease of 3.4% from 128,852 in 2000.[2] It is included in the Mansfield, Ohio, Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Mansfield–Bucyrus Combined Statistical Area.

It is named for the fertile soil found there.[3] Its county seat is Mansfield.Template:GR

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 500.08 square miles (1,295.2 km2), of which 495.27 square miles (1,282.7 km2) (or 99.04%) is land and 4.81 square miles (12.5 km2) (or 0.96%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18209,169—
183024,006161.8%
184044,53285.5%
185030,879−30.7%
186031,1580.9%
187032,5164.4%
188036,30611.7%
189038,0724.9%
190044,28916.3%
191047,6677.6%
192055,17815.8%
193065,90219.4%
194073,85312.1%
195091,30523.6%
1960117,76129.0%
1970129,99710.4%
1980131,2050.9%
1990126,137−3.9%
2000128,8522.2%
2010124,475−3.4%
Population 1820-2010.[1][5]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 128,852 people, 49,534 households, and 34,277 families residing in the county. The population density was 259 people per square mile (100/km²). There were 53,062 housing units at an average density of 107 per square mile (41/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.16% White, 9.43% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.0% spoke English, 1.2% German and 1.2% Spanish as their first language.

There were 49,534 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,397, and the median income for a family was $45,036. Males had a median income of $35,425 versus $22,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,582. About 8.20% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.30% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Main article: Ohio county government
Richland County Courthouse

Roster of county officials

  • Commissioners: Ed Olson, Gary Utt, Tim Wert
  • Prosecutor: James J. Mayer, Jr.
  • Sheriff: J. Steve Sheldon
  • Auditor: Patrick W. Dropsey
  • Treasurer: Bart Hamilton
  • Recorder: Sarah Davis
  • Clerk of Courts: Linda H. Frary
  • Engineer: Tom Beck
  • Judges of the Court of Common Pleas: James DeWeese and James D. Henson; Robert L. Konstam (domestic):

Communities

Map of Richland County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Other communities

  • Adario
  • Alta
  • Amoy
  • Bangorville
  • Bethlehem
  • Coulter
  • Crimson
  • Culler Mill
  • Darlington
  • East Mansfield
  • Epworth
  • Fleming Falls
  • Ganges
  • Hanley Village
  • Hastings
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Little Washington
  • Lockhart
  • London
  • Millsboro
  • Olivesburg
  • Pavonia
  • Pinhook
  • Planktown
  • Rome
  • Shenandoah
  • Spring Mill
  • Taylortown
  • Vernon Junction
  • Washington
  • Windsor
  • Wooster Heights

Defunct towns

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b "Ohio County Profiles: Richland County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ "Richland County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  3. ^ "Richland County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
  5. ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39139.html

Further reading

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