Carroll County, Ohio

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Not to be confused with Carroll, Ohio.
Carroll County, Ohio
Carroll County Courthouse, Ohio.jpg
Seal of Carroll County, Ohio
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Carroll County
Location in the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded January 1, 1833
Named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton
Seat Carrollton
Largest village Carrollton*
Area
 • Total 399 sq mi (1,033 km2)
 • Land 395 sq mi (1,023 km2)
 • Water 4.3 sq mi (11 km2), 1.1%
Population
 • (2010) 28,836
 • Density 73/sq mi (28/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.carrollcountyohio.us
Footnotes: *Based on population just within the county.[1]

Carroll County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,836.[2] Its county seat is Carrollton.[3] It is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.[4][5]

Carroll County is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area. It is in the Appalachian Ohio region.[6]

History

Carroll County was formed on December 25, 1832 from portions of Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties.[7]

Carroll County lies upon an ancient trail known as the Great Trail,[8][9] connecting the forks of the Ohio with Lake Erie and the inland plains.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 399 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 395 square miles (1,020 km2) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km2) (1.1%) is water.[10] It is the fifth smallest county in Ohio in land area and smallest in total area.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1840 18,108 —
1850 17,685 −2.3%
1860 15,738 −11.0%
1870 14,491 −7.9%
1880 16,416 13.3%
1890 17,566 7.0%
1900 16,811 −4.3%
1910 15,761 −6.2%
1920 15,942 1.1%
1930 16,057 0.7%
1940 17,449 8.7%
1950 19,039 9.1%
1960 20,857 9.5%
1970 21,579 3.5%
1980 25,598 18.6%
1990 26,521 3.6%
2000 28,836 8.7%
2010 28,836 0.0%
Est. 2014 28,187 [11] −2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 28,836 people, 11,126 households, and 8,155 families residing in the county. The population density was 73 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 13,016 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.20% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30.1% were of German, 13.5% American, 13.3% Irish, 9.8% English and 6.6% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 11,126 households out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,509, and the median income for a family was $41,114. Males had a median income of $31,611 versus $21,285 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,701. About 8.50% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,836 people, 11,385 households, and 8,067 families residing in the county.[17] The population density was 73.1 inhabitants per square mile (28.2/km2). There were 13,698 housing units at an average density of 34.7 per square mile (13.4/km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 29.2% were German, 14.4% were Irish, 11.3% were American, 9.8% were English, and 6.1% were Italian.[19]

Of the 11,385 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.1% were non-families, and 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 43.1 years.[17]

The median income for a household in the county was $43,148 and the median income for a family was $51,700. Males had a median income of $42,481 versus $26,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,575. About 9.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[20]

Government

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See also: Ohio county government

Office holders

With date of end of term[21][22]

  • Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend December 31, 2016
  • Commissioners:
  • Jeffrey L Ohler December 31, 2018,
  • Robert E Wirkner January 1, 2016,
  • Thomas R. White January 2, 2016
  • Coroner Mandel B. Haas December 31, 2016
  • Engineer Brian J. Wise December 31, 2016
  • Prosecutor Donald R. Burns Jr. December 31, 2016
  • Recorder Patricia J. Oyer December 31, 2016
  • Sheriff Dale R. Williams December 31, 2016
  • Treasurer Jeff Yeager September 4, 2016
  • Auditor Lynn A Fairclough March 11, 2019
  • Municipal Court Judge Gary L. Willen December 31, 2017
  • Common Pleas Judge General Division Dominick E. Olivito Jr December 31, 2012
  • Common Pleas Judge Probate Division John S. Campbell February 6, 2013

Economy

Latest USDA data, (2007), show Carroll County led the state in nursery stock production, and was number ten among counties in the United States.[23]

Carroll County leads the state in number of Utica Shale Oil Wells permitted or drilled.[24]

Listed as the most polluted county in Ohio. .[25]

Culture

The Great Trail Festival, a festival of old fashioned music, arts and crafts, is held near the village of Malvern each year at the end of August and the beginning of September. A celebration of Ohio's colonial history, the event focuses particularly on the region's Native American and French heritage, complete with a small herd of buffalo and battle reenactment.

The Algonquin Mill Fest is another local festival. Held 4 miles south of Carrollton on SR 332 at the Algonquin Mill - a pioneer village with one room schoolhouse, steam-powered saw and flour mills, as well as several other historic buildings. Hand made arts and crafts are sold, along with flour milled during the festival, a pancake breakfast and chicken barbecue dinners.

Communities

Map of Carroll County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Villages

Townships

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Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

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See also

References

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  6. ↑ Appalachian Regional Commission
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  8. ↑ Ohio Historical Marker
  9. ↑ Carroll County Historical Marker
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  21. ↑ County Website
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External links

 Stark County Columbiana County
  Carroll County, Ohio  
Tuscarawas County Harrison County Jefferson County

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