Hancock County, Ohio
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Hancock County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 71,295. Its county seat is Findlay6 and was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,382 km² (534 mi²). 1,376 km² (531 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.42%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Wood County (north)
- Seneca County (northeast)
- Wyandot County (southeast)
- Hardin County (south)
- Allen County (southwest)
- Putnam County (west)
- Henry County (northwest corner)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 71,295 people, 27,898 households, and 19,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 52/km² (134/mi²). There were 29,785 housing units at an average density of 22/km² (56/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.14% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 27,898 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,856, and the median income for a family was $51,490. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,374 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,991. About 5.20% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Main article: Ohio county government.Municipalities
Cities
Villages
Townships
External link
| Municipalities and Communities of Hancock County, Ohio (County Seat: Findlay) | |
|---|---|
| Cities | Findlay | Fostoria |
| Villages | Arcadia | Arlington | Benton Ridge | Jenera | McComb | Mount Blanchard | Mount Cory | Rawson | Van Buren | Vanlue |
| Townships | Allen Twp. | Amanda Twp. | Biglick Twp. | Blanchard Twp. | Cass Twp. | Delaware Twp. | Eagle Twp. | Jackson Twp. | Liberty Twp. | Madison Twp. | Marion Twp. | Orange Twp. | Pleasant Twp. | Portage Twp. | Union Twp. | Van Buren Twp. | Washington Twp. |
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