Founded March 1, 1828 Largest city Findlay Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Area 1,383 km² County seat Findlay | Named for John Hancock Congressional district 5th Website www.co.hancock.oh.us Population 75,773 (2013) Unemployment rate 3.9% (Mar 2015) | |
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Cities Findlay, McComb, Arlington, Van Buren, Rawson Colleges and Universities University of Findlay, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Artisan College of Cosmetology Points of interest Van Buren State Park, Riverside Park, Hancock Historical Museum, Oakwoods, Litzenberg Memorial Woods | ||
Funnel and damage in hancock county ohio may 25 2011 stormchase
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,782. Its county seat is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Contents
- Funnel and damage in hancock county ohio may 25 2011 stormchase
- Map of Hancock County OH USA
- History
- Geography
- Adjacent counties
- 2000 census
- 2010 census
- Cities
- References
Map of Hancock County, OH, USA
Hancock County comprises the Findlay, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Hancock County was established on January 21, 1828, by the Ohio General Assembly from the southern portions of Wood County. Originally containing only Findlay Township, the county would add Amanda and Welfare (now Delaware) townships later in April of that year. Additional townships were laid out as follows: Jackson in 1829; Liberty and Marion in December 1830; Big Lick, Blanchard and Van Buren in 1831; Washington, Union, and Eagle in 1832; Cass and Portage in 1833; Pleasant in 1835; Orange in 1836; Madison in 1840, and finally Allen in 1850. Originally nearly 24 miles square, Hancock County would lose some of its southeast portion in 1845 to the new Wyandot County.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 534 square miles (1,380 km2), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 71,295 people, 27,898 households, and 19,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 134 people per square mile (52/km²). There were 29,785 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile (22/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.14% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 27,898 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% 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 3.01.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,856, and the median income for a family was $51,490. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,374 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,991. About 5.20% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 74,782 people, 30,197 households, and 19,884 families residing in the county. The population density was 140.7 inhabitants per square mile (54.3/km2). There were 33,174 housing units at an average density of 62.4 per square mile (24.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% white, 1.7% Asian, 1.5% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 43.1% were German, 11.0% were Irish, 10.3% were English, and 6.6% were American.
Of the 30,197 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.2% were non-families, and 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 38.5 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,070 and the median income for a family was $59,600. Males had a median income of $42,479 versus $31,631 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,158. About 8.5% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.