Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,951.[2] Its county seat and largest city is Washington Court House.[3] The county was named for the Marquis de Lafayette,[4] a Frenchman who was an officer in the American Army in the Revolution, when established on March 1, 1810.
Fayette County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°34′N 83°27′W / 39.56°N 83.45°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1810[1] |
| Named for | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat | Washington Court House |
| Largest city | Washington Court House |
| Area | |
| • Total | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Land | 406 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,951 |
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 15th |
| Website | www |
Fayette County comprises the Washington Court House, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
History edit
Fayette County was formed on March 1, 1810, from portions of Highland and Ross Counties. It was named after Marie-Joseph Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, a French general and politician who took the side of the Colonials during the American Revolutionary War and who played an important role in the French Revolution.[5]
Parks edit
Trails edit
Tri-County Triangle Trail - This trail goes between Washington Court House and Chillicothe. [1]
Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail - This trail goes between Melvin to Borum RD and starts backup at Bush RD to Jamison RD.
The trail was extended from Greene County Line to Octa[2]. The Connection into Fayette County was opened in 2022, allowing travel all the way to Octa, OH from Xenia, OH. There are 18.5 miles of this trail to enjoy in rural Greene and Fayette Counties. [3]
Rechord Herald Newspaper link talking about the opening [4]
Geography edit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 406 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.2%) is water.[6]
Adjacent counties edit
- Madison County (north)
- Pickaway County (northeast)
- Ross County (southeast)
- Highland County (south)
- Clinton County (southwest)
- Greene County (northwest)
Major highways edit
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 1,854 | — | |
| 1820 | 6,316 | 240.7% | |
| 1830 | 8,182 | 29.5% | |
| 1840 | 10,984 | 34.2% | |
| 1850 | 12,726 | 15.9% | |
| 1860 | 15,935 | 25.2% | |
| 1870 | 17,170 | 7.8% | |
| 1880 | 20,364 | 18.6% | |
| 1890 | 22,309 | 9.6% | |
| 1900 | 21,725 | −2.6% | |
| 1910 | 21,744 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 21,518 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 20,755 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 21,385 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 22,554 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 24,775 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 25,461 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 27,467 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 27,466 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 28,433 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 29,030 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 28,951 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2020 [11] | |||
2000 census edit
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county. The population density was 71.4 inhabitants per square mile (27.6/km2). There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of 31.2 units per square mile (12.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.63% White, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 11,436 households, out of which 32.53% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.05% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.34% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.67% under the age of 18, 7.88% from 18 to 24, 24.89% from 25 to 44, 27.59% from 45 to 64, and 14.97% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females there were 96.69 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.56 males.
As of 2013[update], the median income for a household in the county was $37,619, and the median income for a family was $45,108. Males had a median income of $30,516 versus $20,223 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,603. About 16.1% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census edit
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 29,030 people, 11,436 households, and 7,834 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 71.4 inhabitants per square mile (27.6/km2). There were 12,693 housing units at an average density of 31.2 units per square mile (12.0 units/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.6% white, 2.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 21.9% were German, 15.4% were American, 10.6% were Irish, and 9.7% were English.[15]
Of the 11,436 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 39.4 years.[13]
The median income for a household in the county was $39,599 and the median income for a family was $48,424. Males had a median income of $39,078 versus $31,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,525. About 12.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.[16]
Politics edit
Fayette County is a stronghold of the Republican party in presidential elections; it has voted Democratic only four times since 1856.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 9,473 | 75.03% | 2,975 | 23.56% | 178 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 7,995 | 71.18% | 2,739 | 24.39% | 498 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 6,620 | 59.97% | 4,249 | 38.49% | 169 | 1.53% |
| 2008 | 7,102 | 60.61% | 4,401 | 37.56% | 215 | 1.83% |
| 2004 | 7,376 | 62.74% | 4,334 | 36.86% | 47 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 5,685 | 61.27% | 3,363 | 36.25% | 230 | 2.48% |
| 1996 | 4,831 | 50.29% | 3,665 | 38.15% | 1,111 | 11.56% |
| 1992 | 4,916 | 48.74% | 2,976 | 29.51% | 2,194 | 21.75% |
| 1988 | 6,186 | 69.72% | 2,623 | 29.56% | 64 | 0.72% |
| 1984 | 6,838 | 75.80% | 2,126 | 23.57% | 57 | 0.63% |
| 1980 | 5,827 | 64.26% | 2,810 | 30.99% | 431 | 4.75% |
| 1976 | 5,719 | 55.18% | 4,477 | 43.20% | 168 | 1.62% |
| 1972 | 6,970 | 73.25% | 2,344 | 24.63% | 201 | 2.11% |
| 1968 | 5,339 | 51.99% | 2,966 | 28.88% | 1,964 | 19.13% |
| 1964 | 4,567 | 42.70% | 6,128 | 57.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 7,085 | 64.11% | 3,966 | 35.89% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 6,696 | 66.00% | 3,449 | 34.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 6,800 | 63.66% | 3,882 | 36.34% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 4,865 | 57.95% | 3,513 | 41.85% | 17 | 0.20% |
| 1944 | 5,933 | 60.06% | 3,945 | 39.94% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 5,984 | 53.27% | 5,249 | 46.73% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 4,841 | 45.29% | 5,807 | 54.33% | 41 | 0.38% |
| 1932 | 4,254 | 44.74% | 5,157 | 54.24% | 97 | 1.02% |
| 1928 | 5,251 | 65.23% | 2,752 | 34.19% | 47 | 0.58% |
| 1924 | 4,542 | 60.27% | 2,696 | 35.77% | 298 | 3.95% |
| 1920 | 5,446 | 58.55% | 3,812 | 40.98% | 43 | 0.46% |
| 1916 | 2,772 | 50.53% | 2,616 | 47.69% | 98 | 1.79% |
| 1912 | 2,186 | 39.72% | 2,261 | 41.08% | 1,057 | 19.20% |
| 1908 | 3,343 | 56.84% | 2,451 | 41.68% | 87 | 1.48% |
| 1904 | 3,331 | 62.47% | 1,880 | 35.26% | 121 | 2.27% |
| 1900 | 3,380 | 57.25% | 2,438 | 41.29% | 86 | 1.46% |
| 1896 | 3,357 | 54.54% | 2,748 | 44.65% | 50 | 0.81% |
| 1892 | 2,838 | 55.26% | 1,989 | 38.73% | 309 | 6.02% |
| 1888 | 3,316 | 58.44% | 2,192 | 38.63% | 166 | 2.93% |
| 1884 | 3,171 | 58.87% | 2,160 | 40.10% | 55 | 1.02% |
| 1880 | 2,830 | 56.99% | 2,111 | 42.51% | 25 | 0.50% |
| 1876 | 2,436 | 55.59% | 1,874 | 42.77% | 72 | 1.64% |
| 1872 | 2,140 | 57.88% | 1,545 | 41.79% | 12 | 0.32% |
| 1868 | 1,970 | 58.88% | 1,376 | 41.12% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 1,848 | 59.83% | 1,241 | 40.17% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 1,458 | 50.59% | 1,121 | 38.90% | 303 | 10.51% |
| 1856 | 1,209 | 49.11% | 880 | 35.74% | 373 | 15.15% |
Government edit
Fayette 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. As of 2021, Fayette County's elected commissioners are Tony Anderson, Dan Dean, and Jim Garland.[18]
Transportation edit
Airport edit
Fayette County Airport is a general aviation facility owned by the county and located northeast of the city of Washington Court House.
Communities edit
City edit
- Washington Court House (county seat)
Villages edit
- Bloomingburg
- Greenfield (partly in Highland and Ross Counties)
- Jeffersonville
- Milledgeville
- New Holland (partly in Pickaway County)
- Octa
Townships edit
Census-designated places edit
Unincorporated communities edit
- Blessing
- Bookwalter
- Boyds
- Buena Vista
- Cook
- Cunningham
- Eber
- Edgefield
- Fairview
- Georgetown
- Ghormley
- Glendon
- Hagler
- Jasper Mills
- Johnson
- Luray
- Luttrell
- Madison Mills
- Manara
- McLean
- New Martinsburg
- Parrott
- Plano
- Pleasant View
- Rock Mills
- Shady Grove
- South Plymouth
- Staunton
- West Lancaster
- White Oak
- Yankeetown
- Yatesville
See also edit
References edit
- ^ (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". Census.gov. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ . National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 124.
- ^ Kilbourn, John (1833). The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary. Scott and Wright. pp. 194. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ . University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ 2020 census
- ^ "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.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ^ "County Commissioners". Fayette County Ohio Home Page. Retrieved April 14, 2021.