Carroll County, Ohio

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]

Not to be confused with Carroll, Ohio.

Carroll County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°35′N 81°05′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedJanuary 1, 1833
Named forCharles Carroll of Carrollton
SeatCarrollton
Largest villageCarrollton*
Area
 • Total399 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land395 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  1.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
26,914
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.carrollcountyohio.us
  • Based on population just within the county.[1]

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

Major Highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
184018,108—
185017,685−2.3%
186015,738−11.0%
187014,491−7.9%
188016,41613.3%
189017,5667.0%
190016,811−4.3%
191015,761−6.2%
192015,9421.1%
193016,0570.7%
194017,4498.7%
195019,0399.1%
196020,8579.5%
197021,5793.5%
198025,59818.6%
199026,5213.6%
200028,8368.7%
201028,8360.0%
Est. 201926,914[11]−6.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 28,836 people, 11,126 households, and 8,155 families living 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 living 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]

Politics

Carroll County is a Republican stronghold county. The only Democratic candidates to win the county were Woodrow Wilson in 1912, Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and Bill Clinton both in 1992 and 1996, but Jimmy Carter came within 85 votes of carrying it in 1976.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 70.4% 9,254 24.0% 3,154 5.6% 740
2012 55.1% 7,315 41.7% 5,543 3.2% 426
2008 50.8% 7,097 45.9% 6,423 3.3% 465
2004 54.5% 7,695 44.6% 6,300 0.8% 117
2000 54.9% 6,732 40.5% 4,960 4.6% 569
1996 37.7% 4,449 40.6% 4,792 21.6% 2,549
1992 33.9% 4,224 38.0% 4,731 28.1% 3,508
1988 56.2% 6,179 42.5% 4,667 1.4% 148
1984 63.3% 6,703 35.6% 3,771 1.0% 110
1980 58.9% 5,806 35.3% 3,476 5.8% 569
1976 49.3% 5,091 48.5% 5,006 2.2% 228
1972 66.4% 5,984 30.6% 2,755 3.1% 275
1968 52.4% 4,634 35.3% 3,119 12.4% 1,093
1964 42.0% 3,655 58.0% 5,050
1960 63.6% 6,095 36.4% 3,488
1956 69.6% 5,916 30.5% 2,590
1952 64.6% 5,707 35.5% 3,134
1948 58.6% 4,283 41.0% 2,996 0.5% 34
1944 62.8% 4,898 37.3% 2,907
1940 59.0% 5,160 41.0% 3,589
1936 53.3% 4,440 45.6% 3,801 1.2% 96
1932 59.8% 4,487 37.3% 2,802 2.9% 221
1928 80.3% 5,572 19.0% 1,321 0.6% 44
1924 70.8% 4,369 23.2% 1,430 6.1% 374
1920 70.2% 4,392 28.0% 1,755 1.8% 111
1916 53.7% 2,086 43.0% 1,672 3.3% 127
1912 29.5% 1,096 34.7% 1,293 35.8% 1,333[22]
1908 59.4% 2,517 37.5% 1,590 3.1% 129
1904 65.1% 2,695 30.9% 1,278 4.1% 170
1900 59.6% 2,668 38.4% 1,720 1.9% 86
1896 57.1% 2,668 41.8% 1,955 1.1% 52
1892 54.0% 2,261 40.0% 1,677 6.0% 251
1888 55.8% 2,405 40.5% 1,746 3.7% 158
1884 55.9% 2,314 40.2% 1,665 3.9% 162
1880 58.0% 2,241 40.6% 1,569 1.4% 54
1876 56.9% 2,060 43.0% 1,554 0.1% 4
1872 58.6% 1,817 41.4% 1,283
1868 58.3% 1,807 41.6% 1,289
1864 59.7% 1,826 40.2% 1,228
1860 59.2% 1,767 34.9% 1,043 5.7% 171
1856 56.6% 1,750 40.5% 1,255 2.8% 87

Government
See also: Ohio county government

Office holders

With date of end of term[23]

  • Clerk of Courts William R. Wohlwend December 31, 2020
  • Commissioner Jeffrey L Ohler December 31, 2022
  • Commissioner Robert E Wirkner January 1, 2021
  • Commissioner Lewis A Mickley January 2, 2021
  • Coroner Mandel B. Haas December 31, 2020
  • Engineer Brian J. Wise December 31, 2020
  • Prosecutor Steven D Barnett December 31, 2020
  • Recorder Patricia J. Oyer December 31, 2020
  • Sheriff Dale R. Williams December 31, 2020
  • Treasurer Jeff Yeager September 5, 2021
  • Auditor Lynn A Fairclough March 11, 2019
  • Municipal Court Judge Gary L. Willen December 31, 2021
  • Common Pleas Judge General Division Michael V. Rapella December 31, 2025
  • Common Pleas Judge Probate Division John S. Campbell February 8, 2021

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.[24]

Carroll County leads the state in number of Utica Shale Oil Wells permitted or drilled.[25]

Listed as the most polluted county in Ohio. .[26]

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.

Flight Fest in Malvern Ohio. This is remote control Airplane competition.

Education

Public school districts

High schools

Communities
Map of Carroll County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Villages

Townships

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities
gollark: There are food banks. And I said earlier I support some UBI-type thing which would allow you to buy food with said money.
gollark: Then nobody else can have any. Muahahaha.
gollark: What do you mean, it would be cool to be able to buy vast quantities of freedom of speech!
gollark: Hmm, in that case, actually enforcing law good.
gollark: If there are significant externalities involved taxing bottled water based on that would be reasonable.

See also

References
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  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. Taylor, William Alexander (1899). Ohio Statesmen and Annals of Progress. Press of the Westbote Company. pp. 243.
  5. Knepper, George W. (2002). The Official Ohio Lands Book (PDF). Ohio State Auditor. p. 75.
  6. Appalachian Regional Commission Archived September 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  8. Ohio Historical Marker
  9. Carroll County Historical Marker
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  11. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  12. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  13. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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  15. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  16. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  17. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  18. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  19. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  20. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  21. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  22. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,089 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 128 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 108 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 8 votes.
  23. Carroll County Website Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  24. "2007 census of agriculture" (PDF). USDA. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  25. "Utica/Point Pleasant Shale Wells" (PDF). Ohio DNR. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  26. "The Most Polluted County in Every State". MSN. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.

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