Adams County, Ohio

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Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,477.[1] Its county seat and largest village is West Union.[2] The county is named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.4%) is water.[4] It includes many parks and preserves, including one of Ohio's greatest archeological wonders, the Serpent Mound at the Serpent Mound State Memorial in Locust Grove. Serpent Mound lends its name to the Serpent Mound crater, the eroded remnant of a huge ancient meteorite impact crater. Other areas of note include parks and natural areas like The Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Shawnee State Park, Adams Lake State Park, and Robert H. Whipple State Nature Preserve.[5]

Adjacent counties

State protected areas

Demographics

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Historical population
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1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2020 [1]

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, 27,477 people lived in 10,938 households, including 7,483 families.[11][12]

The median age was 42.2 years. 24.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.4 males age 18 and over.[11]

The racial makeup of the county was 95.6% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.3% from some other race, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 0.8% of the population.[13]

<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]

There were 10,938 households in the county, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.8% were married-couple households, 19.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 12,692 housing units, of which 13.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.3% were owner-occupied and 29.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%.[11]

Racial and ethnic composition

Adams County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[15] Pop 1990[16] Pop 2000[17] Pop 2010[18] Pop 2020[19] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 24,044 25,138 26,604 27,713 26,185 98.83% 99.08% 97.34% 97.07% 95.30%
Black or African American alone (NH) 36 47 47 84 84 0.15% 0.19% 0.17% 0.29% 0.31%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 26 67 171 105 74 0.11% 0.26% 0.63% 0.37% 0.27%
Asian alone (NH) 25 28 34 31 39 0.10% 0.11% 0.12% 0.11% 0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [20] x [21] 9 2 1 x x 0.03% 0.01% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 2 1 11 11 33 0.01% 0.00% 0.04% 0.04% 0.12%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [22] x [23] 279 361 844 x x 1.02% 1.26% 3.07%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 195 90 175 243 217 0.80% 0.35% 0.64% 0.85% 0.79%
Total 24,328 25,371 27,330 28,550 27,477 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, 28,550 people, 11,147 households, and 7,793 families resided in the county.[24] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 12,978 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[25] The racial makeup of the county was 97.7% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.[24] In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were German, 16.5% were American, 15.3% were Irish, and 9.8% were English.[26]

Of the 11,147 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.1% were non-families, and 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.6 years.[24]

The median income for a household in the county was $32,791 and the median income for a family was $40,305. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $25,746 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,693. About 18.8% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.[27]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,[28] 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families resided in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 38.5% were of American, 19.8% German, 11.7% Irish and 8.9% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 10,501 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,315, and the median income for a family was $34,714. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,433 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,515. About 12.80% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 16.00% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Adams County employs 10,100 people. Its largest industries are manufacturing (1,774 people), retail trade (1,618 people), and health care and social assistance (1,599 people), and the highest paying industries are utilities ($69,063), and finance and insurance ($56,938).[29] A 2019 report identified Adams County as the poorest in Ohio with a 23.8% poverty rate and median household income of $36,320 ($16,000 less than the state average). The county also has the state's highest unemployment rate at 6.8%. Poor economic conditions led to a 2.1% decrease in the county's population during the previous five years.[30]

Politics

Prior to 1936, Adams County was a swing county in presidential elections, holding bellwether status from 1896 to 1932. From 1936 on, the county has become strongly Republican and failed to back Republican candidates only in 1964 and 1976 since then, which also enabled it to regain bellwether status from 1964 to 1988. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot

Government

Adams County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners who manage the various County departments. Adams County's elected commissioners are: Kelly Jones, Jason Hayslip, and Barbara Moore.[31]

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Library

The Adams County Public Library serves the communities of Adams County, Ohio from its administrative location in Peebles and branches in Manchester, West Union, and Seaman.

In 2005, the library system loaned more than 264,000 items to its 14,000 cardholders. Total holdings (as of 2005Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) were over 101,000 volumes with over 250 periodical subscriptions.[32]

Hospital

Adams County is served by the Adams County Regional Medical Center near Seaman. The hospital was previously known as Adams County Hospital, and was in West Union. It was renamed and relocated to Seaman, and is easily accessible from the Appalachian Highway.

Communities

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Map of Adams County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Villages

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Townships

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Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

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Places of interest

  • Great Serpent Mound
  • Counterfeit House in the Manchester, OH area, the only home constructed for the purposes of counterfeiting U.S. currency[34]
  • Brushcreek Motorsports Complex[35]

Notable people

See also

References

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