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==Government==
==Government==
''Main article: [[Ohio county government]]''
''Main article: [[Ohio county government]]''
===Elected Officials===
*Auditor: Kim R. Perez
*Clerk of Courts: Nancy Reinbold
*Commissioners: Todd Bosley, Tom Harmon, Jane Vignos
*Common Pleas Court: Hon. Charles E. Brown Jr., Hon. John G. Haas, Hon. Taryn L. Heath, Hon. Richard D. Reinbold, Hon Lee Sinclair
*Coroner: P.S. Murthy M.D.
*Engineer: Michael J. Rehfus
*Family Court: Hon. David E. Stucki, Hon Jim D. James, Hon Michael L. Howard
*Probate Court: Hon. Dixie Park
*Prosecutor: John D. Ferraro
*Recorder: Rick Campbell
*Sheriff: Timothy Swanson
*Treasurer: Gary D. Zeigler


==Localities==
==Localities==

Revision as of 08:03, 27 August 2007

Stark County
County
Map of Ohio highlighting Stark County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°49′N 81°22′W / 40.81°N 81.37°W / 40.81; -81.37
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedFebruary 13, 1808[1]
Named forJohn Stark
SeatCanton
Largest cityCanton
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
378,098
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.co.stark.oh.us

Stark County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the population was 378,098. Its county seat is Canton6 and is named for John Stark, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.[2]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,505 km² (581 mi²). 1,492 km² (576 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (5 mi²) of it (0.82%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Stark County, Ohio, is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as 8 counties.

History

The Stark County courthouse in downtown Canton

Stark County was named in honor of American Revolutionary War General John Stark. John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

In the later 20th century, Stark County's voting record swung from one party to another, closely tracking the winner of the U.S. Presidential election. Even within the swing state of Ohio, Stark County is regarded as a quintessential bellwether, and thus presidential candidates have typically made multiple visits to the region. Major media outlets typically pay close attention to the election results in the county. The New York Times in particular has covered the county's citizens and their voting concerns in a series of features each election cycle for over a decade.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 378,098 people, 148,316 households, and 102,782 families residing in the county. The population density was 253/km² (656/mi²). There were 157,024 housing units at an average density of 105/km² (272/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.28% White, 7.20% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 148,316 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% 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 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,824, and the median income for a family was $47,747. Males had a median income of $37,065 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,417. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Main article: Ohio county government

Elected Officials

  • Auditor: Kim R. Perez
  • Clerk of Courts: Nancy Reinbold
  • Commissioners: Todd Bosley, Tom Harmon, Jane Vignos
  • Common Pleas Court: Hon. Charles E. Brown Jr., Hon. John G. Haas, Hon. Taryn L. Heath, Hon. Richard D. Reinbold, Hon Lee Sinclair
  • Coroner: P.S. Murthy M.D.
  • Engineer: Michael J. Rehfus
  • Family Court: Hon. David E. Stucki, Hon Jim D. James, Hon Michael L. Howard
  • Probate Court: Hon. Dixie Park
  • Prosecutor: John D. Ferraro
  • Recorder: Rick Campbell
  • Sheriff: Timothy Swanson
  • Treasurer: Gary D. Zeigler

Localities

Map of Stark County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Other localities

References

  1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Stark County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ "Stark County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.

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