Williams County, Ohio

Williams County, Ohio
Williams County Courthouse in Bryan

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Williams County
Location in the state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded February 2, 1824
Named for David Williams
Seat Bryan
Largest city Bryan
Area
 • Total 423 sq mi (1,096 km2)
 • Land 421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Water 2.1 sq mi (5 km2), 0.5%
Population
 • (2010) 37,642
 • Density 89/sq mi (34/km²)
Congressional district 5th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.co.williams.oh.us

Williams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,642.[1] Its county seat is Bryan.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1824.[3] It is named for David Williams, one of the captors of John André in the American Revolutionary War.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 423 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 421 square miles (1,090 km2) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) (0.5%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1830387—
18404,4651,053.7%
18508,01879.6%
186016,633107.4%
187020,99126.2%
188023,82113.5%
189024,8974.5%
190024,9530.2%
191025,1981.0%
192024,627−2.3%
193024,316−1.3%
194025,5104.9%
195026,2022.7%
196029,96814.4%
197033,66912.3%
198036,3698.0%
199036,9561.6%
200039,1886.0%
201037,642−3.9%
Est. 201337,500−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 39,188 people, 15,105 households, and 10,664 families residing in the county. The population density was 93 people per square mile (36/km²). There were 16,140 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.51% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 2.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 43.6% were of German, 17.7% American, 8.1% English and 5.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 15,105 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 24.90% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,735, and the median income for a family was $47,398. Males had a median income of $33,476 versus $22,136 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,441. About 3.90% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Williams County has three county commissioners who oversee the various county departments. Current commissioners are: Brian Davis, Lewis Hilkert, and Alan L. Word.[11]

Communities

Map of Williams County, Ohio with municipal and township labels
Williams County touches the states of Indiana and Michigan.

City

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Other communities

  • Ainger
  • Berlin
  • Bridgewater Center
  • Columbia
  • Cooney
  • Franklin Junction
  • Hallock
  • Hamer
  • Hillcrest
  • Lock Port
  • Melbern
  • Mina
  • Nettle Lake
  • West Jefferson
  • Williams Center

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Williams County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ "Williams County Commissioners". Williams County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved October 11, 2012.

External links

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Coordinates: 41°34′N 84°35′W / 41.56°N 84.58°W