Seneca County, Ohio
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Seneca County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 58,683. Its county seat is Tiffin6 and is named for the Seneca Indians.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,431 km² (552 mi²). 1,426 km² (551 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.32%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Sandusky County (north)
- Huron County (east)
- Crawford County (southeast)
- Wyandot County (southwest)
- Hancock County (west)
- Wood County (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 58,683 people, 22,292 households, and 15,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 41/km² (107/mi²). There were 23,692 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (43/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.04% White, 1.76% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 3.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 22,292 households out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 24.70% 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 26.00% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,037, and the median income for a family was $44,600. Males had a median income of $32,387 versus $22,383 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,027. About 6.10% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.60% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
Main article: Ohio county government
[edit] Cities and towns
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