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| Sandusky County, Ohio | ||
 Sandusky County Courthouse in Fremont
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 Location in the state of Ohio | ||
 Ohio's location in the U.S. | ||
| Founded | February 12, 1820[1] | |
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| Named for | Sandusky River | |
| Seat | Fremont | |
| Largest city | Fremont | |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
418 sq mi (1,083 km²) 408 sq mi (1,057 km²) 9.3 sq mi (24 km²), 2.2% | |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
58,896 auto/sq mi (Expression error: Unrecognized word "auto"./km²) | |
| Congressional district | 4th | |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | |
| Website | http://www.sandusky-county.com/ | |
Sandusky County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is southeast of the Toledo Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,896.[2] Its county seat is Fremont.[3] The county was formed on February 12, 1820, from portions of Huron County. The name is derived from the Wyandot word meaning "water" (Template:Lang-wya).[4] The Sandusky River runs diagonally northeast through the county to its mouth on Sandusky Bay. The bay opens into Lake Erie.
The Fremont, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Sandusky County.
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,080 km2), of which 408 square miles (1,060 km2) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km2) (2.2%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties[]
- Ottawa County (north)
- Erie County (east)
- Huron County (southeast)
- Seneca County (south)
- Wood County (west)
Demographics[]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 852 | ||
| 1830 | 2,851 | 234.6% | |
| 1840 | 10,182 | 257.1% | |
| 1850 | 14,305 | 40.5% | |
| 1860 | 21,429 | 49.8% | |
| 1870 | 25,503 | 19.0% | |
| 1880 | 32,057 | 25.7% | |
| 1890 | 30,617 | −4.5% | |
| 1900 | 34,311 | 12.1% | |
| 1910 | 35,171 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 37,109 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 39,731 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 41,014 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 46,114 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 56,486 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 60,983 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 63,267 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 61,963 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 61,792 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 60,944 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2020 [10] | |||
2000 census[]
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 61,792 people, 23,717 households, and 16,957 families living in the county. The population density was 151 people per square mile (58/km2). There were 25,253 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile (24/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.20% White, 2.67% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.10% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 6.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 23,717 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,584, and the median income for a family was $47,675. Males had a median income of $35,501 versus $23,964 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,239. About 5.70% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% 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 60,944 people, 24,182 households, and 16,616 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 149.2 inhabitants per square mile (57.6 /km2). There were 26,390 housing units at an average density of 64.6 per square mile (24.9 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 91.2% white, 2.8% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.9% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 41.9% were German, 12.1% were Irish, 9.5% were English, and 7.1% were American.[14]
Of the 24,182 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.3% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 40.4 years.[12]
The median income for a household in the county was $48,056 and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $42,582 versus $31,257 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,286. About 7.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.[15]
Government and politics[]
Sandusky County is a heavily Republican County in Northwestern Ohio. The county has a strong history of supporting Republican presidential candidates as well as local Republican candidates. However, during the 2008 U.S. presidential election, 51% of the voters from Sandusky County supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama.[16] This was repeated in the 2012 U.S. presidential election when the plurality of 50%-48% supported the incumbent, President Obama.[17] Time magazine listed Sandusky as one of five critical counties in the 2012 election.[18]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 18,896 | 62.72% | 10,596 | 35.17% | 636 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 16,316 | 57.68% | 9,929 | 35.10% | 2,040 | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 13,755 | 47.28% | 14,541 | 49.98% | 799 | 2.75% |
| 2008 | 14,192 | 46.72% | 15,602 | 51.36% | 583 | 1.92% |
| 2004 | 16,224 | 55.92% | 12,686 | 43.72% | 104 | 0.36% |
| 2000 | 13,699 | 53.21% | 11,146 | 43.30% | 899 | 3.49% |
| 1996 | 10,033 | 39.48% | 11,547 | 45.44% | 3,833 | 15.08% |
| 1992 | 10,772 | 39.21% | 9,878 | 35.96% | 6,822 | 24.83% |
| 1988 | 14,203 | 58.61% | 9,709 | 40.07% | 320 | 1.32% |
| 1984 | 17,214 | 66.16% | 8,564 | 32.91% | 242 | 0.93% |
| 1980 | 13,420 | 55.53% | 8,482 | 35.10% | 2,264 | 9.37% |
| 1976 | 13,074 | 52.58% | 11,202 | 45.05% | 591 | 2.38% |
| 1972 | 15,489 | 63.63% | 8,308 | 34.13% | 546 | 2.24% |
| 1968 | 11,696 | 53.10% | 8,581 | 38.96% | 1,748 | 7.94% |
| 1964 | 8,254 | 37.98% | 13,481 | 62.02% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 14,566 | 64.06% | 8,171 | 35.94% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 15,009 | 72.52% | 5,687 | 27.48% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 14,939 | 71.18% | 6,048 | 28.82% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 10,847 | 59.93% | 7,216 | 39.87% | 36 | 0.20% |
| 1944 | 13,763 | 69.19% | 6,129 | 30.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 14,054 | 66.39% | 7,116 | 33.61% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 8,692 | 42.89% | 9,171 | 45.26% | 2,402 | 11.85% |
| 1932 | 8,915 | 45.74% | 10,299 | 52.84% | 276 | 1.42% |
| 1928 | 12,200 | 67.33% | 5,834 | 32.20% | 85 | 0.47% |
| 1924 | 9,381 | 60.88% | 4,388 | 28.48% | 1,639 | 10.64% |
| 1920 | 8,933 | 61.77% | 5,295 | 36.62% | 233 | 1.61% |
| 1916 | 3,557 | 39.36% | 5,264 | 58.25% | 216 | 2.39% |
| 1912 | 1,576 | 18.43% | 4,333 | 50.66% | 2,644 | 30.91% |
| 1908 | 4,079 | 42.74% | 5,242 | 54.93% | 222 | 2.33% |
| 1904 | 4,208 | 50.38% | 3,787 | 45.34% | 358 | 4.29% |
| 1900 | 4,003 | 44.26% | 4,915 | 54.35% | 126 | 1.39% |
| 1896 | 3,970 | 43.28% | 5,105 | 55.66% | 97 | 1.06% |
| 1892 | 2,960 | 41.25% | 3,774 | 52.60% | 441 | 6.15% |
| 1888 | 3,218 | 44.10% | 3,917 | 53.68% | 162 | 2.22% |
| 1884 | 3,130 | 45.10% | 3,684 | 53.08% | 126 | 1.82% |
| 1880 | 3,059 | 44.49% | 3,640 | 52.94% | 177 | 2.57% |
| 1876 | 3,032 | 47.31% | 3,330 | 51.96% | 47 | 0.73% |
| 1872 | 2,380 | 46.26% | 2,729 | 53.04% | 36 | 0.70% |
| 1868 | 2,443 | 46.19% | 2,846 | 53.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 2,294 | 49.09% | 2,379 | 50.91% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 1,938 | 45.28% | 2,319 | 54.18% | 23 | 0.54% |
| 1856 | 1,548 | 48.50% | 1,599 | 50.09% | 45 | 1.41% |
County officials[]
| Office | Name | Party |
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| Commissioner | Scott Miller | Republican |
| Commissioner | Kay E. Reiter | Republican |
| Commissioner | Russ Zimmerman | Republican |
| Prosecutor | Beth A. Tischler | Republican |
| Sheriff | Christopher J. Hilton | Republican |
| Clerk of Courts | Tracy M. Overmyer | Republican |
| Recorder | Colleen Carmack | Republican |
| Treasurer | Kimberley Foreman | Republican |
| Engineer | Carlos Baez | Republican |
| Coroner | John J. Wukie | Republican |
| Auditor | Jerri A. Miller | Republican |
| Common Pleas Court Judge | Jon Ickes | Republican |
| Common Pleas Court Judge | Jeremiah Ray | Democrat |
| County Courts Judge | John P. Kolesar | Democrat |
| County Courts Judge | Mary Elizabeth Fiser | Republican |
| Juvenile Court Judge | Brad Smith | Republican |
Transportation[]
Major highways[]
Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike)- Interstate 90 (Ohio Turnpike)
- U.S. Route 6
- U.S. Route 20
- U.S. Route 23
Other highways[]
- Ohio State Route 12
- Ohio State Route 18
- Ohio State Route 19
- Ohio State Route 51
- Ohio State Route 53
- Ohio State Route 101
- Ohio State Route 105
- Ohio State Route 300
- Ohio State Route 412
- Ohio State Route 510
- Ohio State Route 523
- Ohio State Route 582
- Ohio State Route 590
- Ohio State Route 600
- Ohio State Route 635
Airports[]
- Fremont Airport
- Sandusky County Regional Airport
Communities[]
Map of Sandusky County, Ohio with municipal and township labels
Cities[]
- Bellevue
- Clyde
- Fremont (county seat)
Villages[]
- Burgoon
- Elmore
- Gibsonburg
- Green Springs
- Helena
- Lindsey
- Woodville
Townships[]
- Ballville
- Green Creek
- Jackson
- Madison
- Rice
- Riley
- Sandusky
- Scott
- Townsend
- Washington
- Woodville
- York
https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites
Census-designated places[]
- Ballville
- Hessville
- Stony Prairie
- Vickery
- Whites Landing
- Wightmans Grove
Other communities[]
- Bay View
- Bayshore
- Booktown
- Busy Corners
- Colby
- Erlin
- Fourmile House Corner
- Gabels Corner
- Galetown
- Girton
- Green Creek
- Havens
- Hessville
- Kingsway
- Millersville
- Mount Carmel
- Muncie Hollow
- Rollersville
- Schlegels Grove
- Shannon
- Squires
- Sunset Harbor
- Tinney
- Upton
- Wales Corners
- Whitmore
- Winters Station
- York
Places of interest[]
- H. J. Heinz Company ketchup factory (the world's largest)
- Mineral Springs at Green Springs, Ohio
- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
- Spiegel Grove
- Fremont Speedway
See also[]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Sandusky County, Ohio
References[]
- ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Sandusky County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Sandusky.pdf.
- ^ 2020 census
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ American Language Reprint database Archived 2011-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/oh190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ 2020 census
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39143.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39143.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39143.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39143.
- ^ "Local and National Election Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com". http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#mapPOH.
- ^ "2012 election results from Ohio". http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/states/ohio.
- ^ "The White House - Obama's Path to Victory", Time: 16–17, November 19, 2012
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External links[]
- Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau website
- Sandusky County Government's website
- Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation
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