Guernsey County, Ohio
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Guernsey County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population was 40,792. Its county seat is Cambridge6 and is named for the Isle of Guernsey in the English Channel.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,368 km² (528 mi²). 1,352 km² (522 mi²) of it is land and 17 km² (6 mi²) of it (1.21%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Tuscarawas County (north)
- Harrison County (northeast)
- Belmont County (east)
- Noble County (south)
- Muskingum County (west)
- Coshocton County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 40,792 people, 16,094 households, and 11,233 families residing in the county. The population density was 30/km² (78/mi²). There were 18,771 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.28% White, 1.53% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,094 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,110, and the median income for a family was $35,660. Males had a median income of $30,142 versus $20,804 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,542. About 12.90% of families and 16.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.50% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Main article: Ohio county government.
Cities and towns
See also
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