Lucas County, Ohio
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| Lucas County, Ohio | |
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 Location in the state of Ohio |
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| Formed | 1835 |
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| Seat | Toledo |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,543 km² (596 mi²) 882 km² (340 mi²) 662 km² (255 mi²), 42.66% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
455,054 516/km² |
| Website: www.co.lucas.oh.us | |
Lucas County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 455,054. Its county seat is Toledo6. Lucas County was named for Robert Lucas, 12th governor of Ohio, in 1835 during his second term. Its establishment provoked the Toledo War conflict with the Michigan Territory.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,543 km² (596 mi²). 882 km² (340 mi²) of it is land and 662 km² (255 mi²) of it (42.86%) is water.
Lucas County is drained by the Maumee River.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Monroe County, Michigan (north)
- Across Lake Erie lies Essex County, Ontario (northeast)
- Ottawa County (southeast)
- Wood County (south)
- Henry County (southwest)
- Fulton County (west)
- Lenawee County, Michigan (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 455,054 people, 182,847 households, and 116,290 families residing in the county. The population density was 516/km² (1,337/mi²). There were 196,259 housing units at an average density of 223/km² (576/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.50% White, 16.98% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.86% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 4.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 182,847 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.70% were married couples living together, 14.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.40% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,004, and the median income for a family was $48,190. Males had a median income of $39,415 versus $26,447 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,518. About 10.70% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.70% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
Main article: Ohio county government.
[edit] Municipalities
[edit] Townships
[edit] Lucas County Fair
The Lucas County Fair is located in Toledo, Ohio. The fair usually runs through the last week of July. The Lucas County Fair has plenty of events for all ages. The fair holds car shows, beauty pageants, competitions, children's day, and much more.
