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Washington County
Washington County
County
	Washington County Courthouse
	Flag Seal
	Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
	Ohio's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 39°28′N 81°29′W / 39.46°N 81.49°W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	July 27, 1788
Named for	George Washington
Seat	Marietta
Largest city	Marietta
Area
• Total	640 sq mi (1,700 km2)
• Land	632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
• Water	8.0 sq mi (21 km2) 1.3%
Population (2020)
• Total	59,711
• Density	93/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	6th
Website	www.washingtongov.org

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Washington County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,711.^[2] Its county seat is Marietta.^[3] The county, the oldest in the state, is named for George Washington.^[4] Washington County comprises the Marietta, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km²), of which 632 square miles (1,640 km²) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km²) (1.3%) is water.^[5] It is the fifth-largest county in Ohio by land area.

Washington County's southern and eastern boundary is the Ohio River. The Muskingum River, Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, and the Little Hocking River flow through the county to the Ohio River.^[6]

Adjacent counties

Noble County (north)
Monroe County (northeast)
Tyler County, West Virginia (east)
Pleasants County, West Virginia (southeast)
Wood County, West Virginia (south)
Athens County (southwest)
Morgan County (northwest)

Major highways

Protected areas

Wayne National Forest (part)
Boord State Nature Preserve

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1800	5,427	—
1810	5,991	10.4%
1820	10,425	74.0%
1830	11,731	12.5%
1840	20,823	77.5%
1850	29,540	41.9%
1860	36,268	22.8%
1870	40,609	12.0%
1880	43,244	6.5%
1890	42,380	−2.0%
1900	48,245	13.8%
1910	45,422	−5.9%
1920	43,049	−5.2%
1930	42,437	−1.4%
1940	43,537	2.6%
1950	44,407	2.0%
1960	51,689	16.4%
1970	57,160	10.6%
1980	64,266	12.4%
1990	62,254	−3.1%
2000	63,251	1.6%
2010	61,778	−2.3%
2020	59,711	−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census^[7] 1790-1960^[8] 1900-1990^[9] 1990-2000^[10] 2020 ^[2]

2000 census

As of the census^[11] of 2000, there were 63,251 people, 25,137 households, and 17,671 families living in the county. The population density was 100 inhabitants per square mile (39 inhabitants/km²). There were 27,760 housing units at an average density of 44 units per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.5% were of German, 23.4% American, 12.3% English and 11.0% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 25,137 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,275, and the median income for a family was $41,605. Males had a median income of $32,034 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,082. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 61,778 people, 25,587 households, and 17,092 families living in the county.^[12] The population density was 97.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.8 inhabitants/km²). There were 28,367 housing units at an average density of 44.9 units per square mile (17.3 units/km²).^[13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.5% white, 1.1% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.^[12] In terms of ancestry, 29.3% were German, 16.7% were Irish, 11.8% were English, and 10.7% were American.^[14]

Of the 25,587 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.2% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.0 years.^[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,654 and the median income for a family was $53,131. Males had a median income of $42,460 versus $28,828 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,786. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.^[15]

Government

Washington County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. Washington County's elected commissioners are: Kevin Ritter (R), James Booth (R), and Charlie Schilling (R).^[16]

Politics

Results from the 2020 Presidential Election in Marietta, the county's largest city.

Washington County typically votes Republican. In 1976, it was one of only two counties on the eastern Ohio border to vote for President Gerald Ford, and in 1996, it was the only county on the eastern border to vote for Bob Dole. Only five Democratic Party presidential candidates have won the county from 1856 to the present day, the most recent being Lyndon B. Johnson in his statewide & national landslide of 1964.

United States presidential election results for Washington County, Ohio^[17]
Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
Year	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	22,307	69.53%	9,243	28.81%	531	1.66%
2016	20,514	68.07%	8,026	26.63%	1,597	5.30%
2012	17,284	58.39%	11,651	39.36%	667	2.25%
2008	17,019	56.86%	12,368	41.32%	545	1.82%
2004	17,532	58.02%	12,538	41.49%	146	0.48%
2000	15,342	57.86%	10,383	39.16%	790	2.98%
1996	11,965	46.06%	10,945	42.13%	3,067	11.81%
1992	12,204	43.47%	10,380	36.98%	5,489	19.55%
1988	14,767	59.27%	9,967	40.00%	182	0.73%
1984	16,529	66.13%	7,920	31.69%	544	2.18%
1980	14,310	59.70%	7,936	33.11%	1,725	7.20%
1976	11,513	54.57%	8,914	42.25%	669	3.17%
1972	14,023	68.63%	5,814	28.45%	597	2.92%
1968	11,888	58.25%	6,922	33.92%	1,598	7.83%
1964	8,873	44.22%	11,193	55.78%	0	0.00%
1960	14,197	64.38%	7,856	35.62%	0	0.00%
1956	13,927	69.65%	6,068	30.35%	0	0.00%
1952	13,841	65.24%	7,376	34.76%	0	0.00%
1948	10,349	57.70%	7,542	42.05%	45	0.25%
1944	11,676	62.44%	7,023	37.56%	0	0.00%
1940	13,558	61.23%	8,584	38.77%	0	0.00%
1936	10,826	50.70%	10,203	47.78%	325	1.52%
1932	9,352	47.05%	10,208	51.36%	316	1.59%
1928	12,767	73.18%	4,582	26.26%	98	0.56%
1924	8,704	57.12%	5,727	37.58%	808	5.30%
1920	9,279	58.20%	6,286	39.43%	379	2.38%
1916	4,745	45.43%	5,267	50.43%	432	4.14%
1912	3,326	33.46%	4,637	46.65%	1,978	19.90%
1908	5,648	48.66%	5,771	49.72%	188	1.62%
1904	6,522	57.55%	4,436	39.15%	374	3.30%
1900	6,542	53.91%	5,399	44.49%	195	1.61%
1896	5,949	52.99%	5,182	46.16%	95	0.85%
1892	4,845	50.08%	4,524	46.76%	306	3.16%
1888	4,921	51.24%	4,446	46.29%	237	2.47%
1884	4,790	49.93%	4,667	48.65%	136	1.42%
1880	4,711	50.64%	4,452	47.86%	140	1.50%
1876	4,361	49.08%	4,492	50.56%	32	0.36%
1872	4,231	53.27%	3,680	46.33%	32	0.40%
1868	4,258	54.20%	3,598	45.80%	0	0.00%
1864	4,102	57.35%	3,050	42.65%	0	0.00%
1860	3,169	49.38%	3,060	47.69%	188	2.93%
1856	2,783	52.36%	2,251	42.35%	281	5.29%

Education

There are six high schools that serve the people of Washington County (as of 2016).

Belpre Golden Eagles
Beverly Fort Frye Cadets
New Matamoras Frontier Cougars
Marietta Tigers
Vincent Warren Warriors
Waterford Wildcats

There is also the Washington County Career Center, a tech school, Washington State Community College, a two-year college, and Marietta College, a four-year college. All are located in Marietta.

Communities

Cities

Belpre
Marietta (county seat)

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

References

^ "Ohio County Profiles: Washington County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
^ ^a ^b 2020 census
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ "Washington County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved April 28, 2007.^{[dead link]}
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1991. pp. 71–73, 80–81. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
^ "Washington County Board of County Commissioners". Washington County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
^ "Townships". Ohio Township Association. Archived from the original on July 15, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2019.

External links

39°28′N 81°29′W / 39.46°N 81.49°W / 39.46; -81.49

[odod-1] "Ohio County Profiles: Washington County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.

[2020_census-2] 2020 census

[GR6-3] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[osuedc-4] "Washington County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved April 28, 2007.^{[dead link]}

[GR1-5] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[6] Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1991. pp. 71–73, 80–81. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.

[7] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[8] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[9] Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[10] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

[GR2-11] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[census-dp1-12] "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.

[census-density-13] "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.

[census-dp2-14] "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.

[census-dp3-15] "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.

[16] "Washington County Board of County Commissioners". Washington County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved January 22, 2021.

[17] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.

[18] "Townships". Ohio Township Association. Archived from the original on July 15, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2019.

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Marietta
Cities	Belpre Marietta	Map of Ohio highlighting Washington County
Villages	Beverly Lowell Lower Salem Macksburg Matamoras
Townships	Adams Aurelius Barlow Belpre Decatur Dunham Fairfield Fearing Grandview Independence Lawrence Liberty Ludlow Marietta Muskingum Newport Palmer Salem Warren Waterford Watertown Wesley
CDPs	Devola Little Hocking Newport Reno Vincent Waterford
Unincorporated communities	Archers Fork Barlow Bartlett Beavertown Beckett Bevan Bloomfield Bonn Briggs Caywood Churchtown Coal Run Constitution Cornerville Cow Run Cutler Dalzell Dart Decaturville Deucher Dunbar Dunham Elba Equity Fifteen Fillmore Fleming Germantown Gracey Grandview Layman Leith Lower Newport Luke Chute Moore Junction Moss Run Newell Run Oak Grove Patten Mills Pinehurst Qualey Rainbow Relief Sitka Stanleyville Tick Ridge Veto Wade Warner Watertown Whipple Wingett Run Yankeeburg
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