Henry County, Ohio

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,215.[1] Its county seat is Napoleon.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1834.[3] It is named for Patrick Henry, the Virginian famous for his "give me liberty or give me death" speech.[4]

Henry County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°20′N 84°04′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedDecember 26, 1834
Named forPatrick Henry
SeatNapoleon
Largest cityNapoleon
Area
 • Total420 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land416 sq mi (1,080 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (10 km2)  0.9%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
27,006
 • Density68/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.henrycountyohio.com

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 420 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km2) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) (0.9%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1830262—
18402,503855.3%
18503,43437.2%
18608,901159.2%
187014,02857.6%
188020,58546.7%
189025,08021.8%
190027,2828.8%
191025,119−7.9%
192023,362−7.0%
193022,524−3.6%
194022,7561.0%
195022,423−1.5%
196025,39213.2%
197027,0586.6%
198028,3834.9%
199029,1082.6%
200029,2100.4%
201028,215−3.4%
Est. 201927,006[6]−4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 29,210 people, 10,935 households, and 7,960 families living in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile (27/km²). There were 11,622 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.33% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 2.56% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 5.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 94.3% spoke English, 3.7% Spanish and 1.7% German as their first language.

There were 10,935 households out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 23.50% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,657, and the median income for a family was $49,881. Males had a median income of $35,901 versus $24,076 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,667. About 5.30% of families and 7.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 4.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,215 people, 10,934 households, and 7,883 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 67.8 inhabitants per square mile (26.2/km2). There were 11,963 housing units at an average density of 28.8 per square mile (11.1/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.6% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 53.7% were German, 10.6% were Irish, 7.1% were English, and 6.9% were American.[14]

Of the 10,934 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.9% were non-families, and 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 39.8 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,367 and the median income for a family was $58,587. Males had a median income of $44,953 versus $32,127 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,638. About 8.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Prior to 1912, Henry County was a stronghold Democratic county in presidential elections. From 1912 to 1936, it was a bellwether county, but starting with the 1940 election, it has become a Republican stronghold with Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 being the lone Democrat to win since then.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 66.2% 9,301 26.7% 3,756 7.1% 996
2012 57.9% 8,257 39.7% 5,658 2.4% 342
2008 55.5% 8,239 42.6% 6,320 2.0% 293
2004 65.6% 9,902 33.8% 5,111 0.6% 92
2000 64.4% 8,530 33.0% 4,367 2.7% 355
1996 49.9% 6,385 37.3% 4,762 12.8% 1,638
1992 46.4% 6,196 29.4% 3,933 24.2% 3,230
1988 69.1% 8,618 30.2% 3,764 0.7% 86
1984 76.5% 9,317 22.8% 2,779 0.6% 77
1980 66.0% 7,584 26.6% 3,059 7.4% 846
1976 61.4% 7,656 36.8% 4,592 1.8% 222
1972 70.6% 8,099 27.4% 3,145 2.0% 231
1968 63.2% 6,970 29.5% 3,256 7.3% 800
1964 46.6% 5,094 53.4% 5,845
1960 70.7% 8,251 29.3% 3,415
1956 74.6% 8,164 25.4% 2,775
1952 72.7% 8,029 27.3% 3,010
1948 57.6% 5,024 42.3% 3,689 0.1% 11
1944 73.5% 7,241 26.5% 2,605
1940 68.9% 7,784 31.1% 3,508
1936 38.5% 4,108 51.3% 5,472 10.2% 1,088
1932 30.1% 3,067 68.6% 6,987 1.3% 134
1928 59.3% 5,370 40.3% 3,647 0.4% 40
1924 45.5% 3,855 34.5% 2,922 20.0% 1,693
1920 66.1% 5,738 32.6% 2,829 1.3% 114
1916 42.3% 2,482 55.5% 3,252 2.2% 129
1912 15.4% 804 57.2% 2,994 27.4% 1,436
1908 37.8% 2,425 59.5% 3,817 2.7% 171
1904 45.9% 2,707 52.5% 3,102 1.6% 95
1900 38.3% 2,623 60.8% 4,157 0.9% 60
1896 36.9% 2,558 62.4% 4,323 0.7% 50
1892 35.5% 1,981 59.3% 3,312 5.2% 290
1888 35.3% 2,047 61.8% 3,583 3.0% 171
1884 37.9% 1,982 61.1% 3,196 1.1% 57
1880 37.4% 1,738 61.9% 2,871 0.7% 33
1876 38.4% 1,527 61.4% 2,445 0.2% 9
1872 42.8% 1,160 55.7% 1,510 1.6% 43
1868 42.1% 1,156 57.8% 1,584
1864 40.0% 830 59.9% 1,242
1860 43.6% 808 56.0% 1,039 0.3% 6
1856 46.4% 587 51.8% 655 1.7% 22

Government
See also: Ohio county government

Henry County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee the various county departments, similar to 85 of the other 88 Ohio counties. Henry County's elected officials include:

  • County Commissioners: Tom VonDeylen, Glenn Miller, and Robert Hastedt [17]
  • County Auditor: Kevin Garringer[18]
  • County Clerk of Courts: Connie Schnitkey[19]
  • County Coroner: Melinda Fritz, MD[20]
  • County Engineer: Timothy Schumm, PE, PS[21]
  • Prosecuting attorney: Gwen Howe-Gebers, JD[22]
  • Municipal Court Judge: Amy C. Rosebrook[23]
  • Common Pleas Judge - General/Probate Division: John S. Collier[24]
  • Common Pleas Judge - Domestic / Juvenile: Denise McColley[25]
  • County Recorder: Brandi Baden[26]
  • County Treasurer: Calvin G. Spiess[27]
  • County Sheriff: Michael Bodenbender[28]
  • County Health Commissioner: Mark H Adams, RS, MPH (Appointed by Board of Health)[29]

Transportation

Airport

Henry County Airport is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Napoleon, Ohio. It is owned by the Henry County Airport Authority.[30]

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

City

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities
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See also

References
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  17. "Board of County Commissioners". Henry County Ohio Homepage. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  18. "Auditor". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  19. "Clerk of Courts". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  20. "Coroner". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  21. "Engineer". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  22. "Prosecuting Attorney". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  23. "Municipal Court Judge". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  24. "Common Pleas Judge (Probate/General)". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  25. "Common Pleas Judge (Domestic/Juvenile)". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  26. "Recorder". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  27. "Treasurer". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  28. "Sheriff". www.henrycountyohio.com. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  29. "Henry County Health Department |". henrycohd.org. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
  30. FAA Airport Master Record for 7W5 (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.

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