Union County, Ohio
Union County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 40,909. Increasingly becoming more of a suburban county, the population was estimated at 44,487 in 2004 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Its county seat is Marysville6. Its name is reflective of its origins, it being the union of pieces of Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Logan Counties.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,132 km² (437 mi²). 1,131 km² (437 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it (0.08%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Marion County (northeast)
- Delaware County (east)
- Franklin County (southeast)
- Madison County (south)
- Champaign County (southwest)
- Logan County (west)
- Hardin County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 40,909 people, 14,346 households, and 10,888 families residing in the county. The population density was 36/km² (94/mi²). There were 15,217 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (35/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.25% White, 2.81% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 14,346 households out of which 38.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.40% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.10% were non-families. 19.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.30% 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 3.11.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 34.00% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $51,743, and the median income for a family was $58,384. Males had a median income of $40,910 versus $27,405 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,577. About 3.60% of families and 4.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.30% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Main Article: Ohio county government
Cities and towns
External links
- Union County Government's website
- Union County Chamber of Commerce website
- Employment Information in Union County
