Delaware County, Ohio

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Delaware County is located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 214,124.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Delaware.[2] The county was formed in 1808 from Franklin County, Ohio. Both the county and its seat are named after the Delaware Indian tribe.[3] It is a frequent placeholder on the List of highest-income counties in the United States; Delaware County was listed as the 35th wealthiest county in the United States in 2020.[4][5] Delaware County is included in the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan area. U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes was born and raised in Delaware County. It is also home to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

History

The area including Delaware County was once home to numerous Native American tribes. In 1804, Colonel Moses Byxbe and Henry Baldwin, among others, migrated to central Ohio from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and built a town on the west bank of the Olentangy River.[6] On February 10, 1808, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Delaware County.[7] Following the War of 1812, settlers began to arrive in the county and settled down in Delaware. The town was incorporated in 1816, being the first incorporated town in the county. Powell, originally named Middlebury, was founded in 1801, but was not incorporated until 1947. Sunbury was founded in 1816. Ohio Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college, was founded by Methodists in 1842.

Delaware County had Northern sympathies during the Civil War, and abolitionists brought the Underground Railroad through the area. A local road, Africa Road, derives its name from the era. Camp Delaware was one of the few Civil War camps that deployed African American soldiers. The Civil War played an important part in Delaware County's growth, bringing railroad business and technology. By 1900, Delaware had its first electric streetway, and an electric interurban railroad connecting Marion and Columbus ran through the county. The Little Brown Jug race was founded in 1946, and is one of the races in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers.

In 2008, Forbes magazine ranked Delaware County as the fifth best place in the United States to raise a family and the second best in Ohio, behind Geauga County.[8] In 2020, Delaware was rated the best county to live in Ohio and 24th in the United States by Niche,[9] 17th healthiest county by US News,[10] and 24th best counties to live in by 247WallSt.[11]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total 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". (3.1%) is water.[12] The county has an even terrain and a fertile soil.[13]

Adjacent counties

Lakes and rivers

The major rivers of the county are the Scioto River, Olentangy River, Alum Creek, and the Big Walnut Creek. These waterways run from north to south across the county. The Alum Creek Lake[14] and the Delaware Lake[15] are reservoirs created on Alum Creek and the Olentangy River, respectively.

Demographics

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Historical population
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U.S. Decennial Census[17]
1790-1960[18] 1900-1990[19]
1990-2000[20] 2010-2020[21]

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2020 census

Delaware County, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980 Pop 1990 Pop 2000[22] Pop 2010[23] Pop 2020[24] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 51,920 64,670 102,943 153,969 171,420 96.43% 96.62% 93.59% 88.38% 80.06%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,254 1,411 2,743 5,756 7,702 2.33% 2.11% 2.49% 3.30% 3.60%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 53 101 150 216 242 0.10% 0.15% 0.14% 0.12% 0.11%
Asian alone (NH) 123 377 1,684 7,393 18,158 0.23% 0.56% 1.53% 4.24% 8.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [25] x [26] 35 47 60 x x 0.03% 0.03% 0.03%
Other race alone (NH) 180 34 169 258 823 0.33% 0.05% 0.15% 0.15% 0.38%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [27] x [28] 1,156 2,906 8,707 x x 1.05% 1.67% 4.07%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 310 336 1,109 3,669 7,012 0.58% 0.50% 1.01% 2.11% 3.27%
Total 53,840 66,929 109,989 174,214 214,124 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 214,124 people, 77,713 households living in the county.[29] The racial makeup of the county was 80.9% white, 8.5% Asian, 5.6% from two or more races, 3.7% black or African American, Hispanic or Latino origin 3.3%, 1.1% from other races, 0.2% American Indian.[29]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 174,214 people, 62,760 households, and 47,977 families living in the county.[30] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 66,378 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[31] The racial makeup of the county was 89.7% white, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% black or African American, 0.1% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.1% of the population.[30] In terms of ancestry, 34.2% were German, 16.3% were Irish, 14.0% were English, 8.1% were Italian, and 5.7% were American.[32]

Of the 62,760 households, 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.6% were non-families, and 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 37.4 years.[30]

The median income for a household in the county was $87,908 and the median income for a family was $101,698. Males had a median income of $70,949 versus $48,913 for females. The per capita income for the county was $40,682. About 3.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.[33]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 109,989 people, 39,674 households, and 30,668 families living in the county. The population density is Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 42,374 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.25% White, 2.52% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population. 26.8% were of German, 11.7% Irish, 11.3% English, 10.7% American and 6.9% Italian ancestry according to 2000 census.

There were 39,674 households, out of which 40.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.70% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.70% were non-families. 18.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $67,258, and the median income for a family was $76,453. Males had a median income of $51,428 versus $33,041 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,600. About 2.90% of families and 3.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.40% of those under the age of 18 and 4.80% of those 65 and older.

By 2007, the median income for a household and for a family had risen to $80,526 and $94,099 respectively.

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Politics

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A map of the most college-educated counties in the United States

Delaware County is considered a Republican stronghold, and has been for most of the party's history. The county is very well-educated, with an estimated 58% of its adult population having bachelor's degrees.[34] It is the most highly educated county in Ohio.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The only Democratic presidential candidate to win the county from 1856 to the present day was Woodrow Wilson in his 1912 and 1916 electoral victories.

However, in 2020, Joe Biden came within single digits of flipping the county, the closest result since Lyndon Johnson's landslide victory in 1964. The growth of suburban Columbus, which has been growing increasingly Democratic in recent years, is one of the factors driving Delaware County away from its former overwhelming Republican support.[35] In 2024, Kamala Harris won 46% of the vote in the county, the highest percentage for a Democratic presidential nominee since 1964.

In August 2023, the county voted against Ohio Issue 1, which would have changed the threshold required to modify the Ohio Constitution, by a margin of 57.72-42.28.[36] In November 2023, the county voted for Issue 1, which amended the state constitution to guarantee a woman's reproductive rights, by a margin of 59.21%-40.79%.

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Education

The following school districts are located in Delaware County.[37]

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1 Mainly in Knox County, with portions in Delaware County
2 Mainly in Franklin County, with portions in Delaware County and Union County
3 Mainly in Marion County, with portions in Delaware County
4 Mainly in Morrow County, with portions in Delaware County
5 Mainly in Licking County, with portions in Delaware County
6 Mainly in Union County, with portions in Delaware County
7 Mainly in Franklin County, with portions in Delaware County

The Ohio Wesleyan University, located in Delaware, is a liberal arts college and one of the Five Colleges of Ohio.

Transportation

Major highways

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Airports

The area is served by the Delaware Municipal Airport,[41] which serves the southern Delaware County area and the north portion of the Franklin County and Columbus areas. The airport contains a Script error: No such module "convert". runway, flight terminal, lounges, and weather briefing areas. It is home to approximately 80 aircraft and an estimated 40,000 operations take place per year. Several smaller airports are located in the county.

Media

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The Delaware Gazette, a morning daily founded in 1885, is the dominant local newspaper in Delaware County, while the Sunbury News, a weekly community newspaper, serves eastern Delaware County and residents of the Big Walnut Local School District. Both publications are owned by Brown Publishing Company.

Additional local print publications include ThisWeek Delaware News, which covers the city of Delaware and the villages of Galena and Sunbury; and ThisWeek Olentangy Valley News, which covers Powell and the Olentangy Local School District. Both weekly papers are among 21 published by ThisWeek Community News, headquartered in southern Delaware County. ThisWeek is owned by GateHouse Media, which also owns the Columbus Dispatch. The Village of Shawnee Hills in southwestern Delaware County is served by a monthly newspaper - The Village Gazette. The Village Gazette is independent.

Other local publications include the Transcript, the student paper at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Points of interest

Delaware is famous for The Little Brown Jug, an internationally famous harness race which is part of the Triple Crown of harness racing.

The Methodist Theological School in Ohio is the Methodist graduate school seminary located between Delaware and Columbus. It is often referred to as METHESCO.

Additional notable places include:

  • Delaware Municipal Airport Annual Air Fair[41]
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • Zoombezi Bay Waterpark (formerly Wyandot Lake Adventure Park)
  • Safari Golf club
  • The Germain Amphitheater, formerly the Polaris Amphitheater, closed at the end of 2007[42]
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  • The site of the first Ohio State University football game[43]
  • The Hamburger Inn[44]
  • Historical Marker of Rutherford B. Hayes' home on E. William St.[45]
  • The Strand Theater[46]
  • Polaris centers of commerce (Big commercial business area including Americas 2nd largest low rise office buildingScript error: No such module "Unsubst". - JPMorgan Chase McCoy Center - and the high end Polaris fashion place mall)
  • Perkins Observatory
  • The Ross Art Museum

Communities

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Map of Delaware County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Census-designated places

Townships

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Unincorporated communities

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Notable residents

Notable people who have lived in or been associated with the county include:

See also

References

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Further reading

  • Buckingham, Ray, E. Delaware County Then and Now, History Book, Inc., 1976
  • History of Delaware County and Ohio. Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 1880
  • Lytle, A. R., History of Delaware County Ohio, Delaware, 1908
  • Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, union and Morrow, Ohio, Chicago, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1895

External links

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