Auglaize County, Ohio
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Government
Main article: Ohio county government
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,040 km² (402 mi²). 1,039 km² (401 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it (0.12%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Allen County (north)
- Darke County (at a mathematical point in the southwest)
- Hardin County (east)
- Logan County (southeast)
- Shelby County (south)
- Mercer County (west)
- Van Wert County (northwest)
Municipalities
- Village of Buckland
- Village of Cridersville
- Village of Minster
- Village of New Bremen
- Village of New Knoxville
- City of Saint Marys
- Village of Uniopolis
- City of Wapakoneta
- Village of Waynesfield
Townships
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 46,611 people, 17,376 households, and 12,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 45/km² (116/mi²). There were 18,470 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (46/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.12% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 17,376 households out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 23.30% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,367, and the median income for a family was $50,024. Males had a median income of $37,024 versus $23,809 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,593. About 4.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
References
- Auglaize County Engineer's Office. Official Highway Map 2004. Wapakoneta, Ohio: The Office, 2004.
See also
External links
- [Auglaize County Homepage]
- [Auglaize County Historical Society]
- [Auglaize and Mercer County Convention and Visitor's Bureau]
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