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Champaign County, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°08′N 83°46′W / 40.14°N 83.77°W / 40.14; -83.77
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Champaign County
County
Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana
Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana
Flag of Champaign County
Flag
Official seal of Champaign County
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Champaign County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°08′N 83°46′W / 40.14°N 83.77°W / 40.14; -83.77
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1805[1]
Named for"plain" in French
SeatUrbana
Largest cityUrbana
Area
 • Total430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land429 sq mi (1,110 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total38,714
 • Density90/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.champaign.oh.us

Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,714.[2] Its county seat and largest city is Urbana.[3] The county takes its name from the French word for "open level country".[4] Champaign County became the 18th of 88 Ohio counties on March 1, 1805. It was formed from parts of Greene and Franklin counties by legislative action.[5] Champaign County comprises the Urbana, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Dayton–Springfield–Sidney, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18106,303—
18208,47934.5%
183012,13143.1%
184016,72137.8%
185019,78218.3%
186022,69814.7%
187024,1886.6%
188027,81715.0%
189026,980−3.0%
190026,642−1.3%
191026,351−1.1%
192025,071−4.9%
193024,103−3.9%
194025,2584.8%
195026,7936.1%
196029,71410.9%
197030,4912.6%
198033,64910.4%
199036,0197.0%
200038,8908.0%
201040,0973.1%
202038,714−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2020 [2]

2000 census

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As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families living in the county. The population density was 91 inhabitants per square mile (35/km2). There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 units per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.73% White, 2.30% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,952 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% 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 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,139, and the median income for a family was $50,430. Males had a median income of $38,265 versus $26,241 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,542. About 5.10% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 40,097 people, 15,329 households, and 10,925 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 93.5 inhabitants per square mile (36.1/km2). There were 16,755 housing units at an average density of 39.1 units per square mile (15.1 units/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.7% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 27.6% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 14.3% were American, and 11.8% were English.[15]

Of the 15,329 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.7 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,246 and the median income for a family was $58,433. Males had a median income of $44,920 versus $32,847 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,438. About 10.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 38,714 people, and 15,506 households in the county.[2] The population density was 90.2 people per square mile (34.8 people/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.4% White, 2.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 2.4% two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[2]

22% of the population was under 18, and 5.4% were under 5. 18.7% of the population were over 65. 50% of the population was female, and 50% was male.[2]

The median income for a household in the county was $62,865. The per capita income for the county was $30,090. 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line.[2]

Politics

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Champaign County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. It has only voted Democratic three times since 1856.

United States presidential election results for Champaign County, Ohio[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 15,334 74.57% 4,944 24.04% 286 1.39%
2020 14,589 72.93% 5,062 25.31% 352 1.76%
2016 12,631 69.24% 4,594 25.18% 1,018 5.58%
2012 11,045 59.81% 7,044 38.14% 379 2.05%
2008 11,141 58.84% 7,385 39.00% 410 2.17%
2004 11,718 62.41% 6,968 37.11% 90 0.48%
2000 9,220 58.80% 5,955 37.98% 505 3.22%
1996 6,568 44.10% 5,990 40.22% 2,335 15.68%
1992 7,004 43.10% 5,201 32.00% 4,047 24.90%
1988 8,995 67.29% 4,272 31.96% 101 0.76%
1984 9,935 73.05% 3,544 26.06% 121 0.89%
1980 7,356 60.17% 4,109 33.61% 760 6.22%
1976 6,526 56.74% 4,748 41.28% 228 1.98%
1972 8,756 69.48% 3,626 28.77% 221 1.75%
1968 6,863 53.83% 4,264 33.44% 1,623 12.73%
1964 5,588 43.91% 7,138 56.09% 0 0.00%
1960 9,141 66.72% 4,560 33.28% 0 0.00%
1956 8,767 69.48% 3,851 30.52% 0 0.00%
1952 8,880 66.06% 4,563 33.94% 0 0.00%
1948 6,492 58.49% 4,585 41.31% 23 0.21%
1944 7,795 61.89% 4,800 38.11% 0 0.00%
1940 7,841 56.94% 5,929 43.06% 0 0.00%
1936 6,872 50.09% 6,485 47.27% 362 2.64%
1932 6,191 48.70% 6,396 50.31% 125 0.98%
1928 7,651 69.52% 3,296 29.95% 59 0.54%
1924 6,181 60.33% 3,575 34.90% 489 4.77%
1920 7,285 60.07% 4,775 39.37% 68 0.56%
1916 3,695 51.80% 3,338 46.80% 100 1.40%
1912 2,392 35.08% 2,763 40.53% 1,663 24.39%
1908 4,153 55.69% 3,160 42.38% 144 1.93%
1904 4,192 61.98% 2,336 34.54% 235 3.47%
1900 4,306 56.32% 3,192 41.75% 148 1.94%
1896 4,314 55.13% 3,432 43.86% 79 1.01%
1892 3,708 53.97% 2,791 40.62% 372 5.41%
1888 3,933 53.58% 3,049 41.53% 359 4.89%
1884 4,157 56.41% 3,078 41.77% 134 1.82%
1880 4,100 58.38% 2,865 40.79% 58 0.83%
1876 3,528 54.99% 2,872 44.76% 16 0.25%
1872 3,059 58.08% 2,185 41.48% 23 0.44%
1868 2,954 58.01% 2,138 41.99% 0 0.00%
1864 2,766 61.06% 1,764 38.94% 0 0.00%
1860 2,325 52.12% 1,810 40.57% 326 7.31%
1856 1,995 49.55% 1,711 42.50% 320 7.95%

Communities

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Map of Champaign County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

City

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Villages

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Townships

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Census-designated place

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Unincorporated communities

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Libraries

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The following libraries serve the communities of Champaign County.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Champaign County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d e f 2020 census
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Agriculture & Natural Resources in Champaign County". Ohio State University Extension. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  5. ^ The History of Champaign County, Ohio. W. H. Beers & Co. 1881.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  11. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
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