Pike County, Ohio

Pike County is a county located in the Appalachian region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,709.[2] Its county seat is Waverly.[3] The county is named for explorer Zebulon Pike.[4]

Pike County
U.S. county
Pike County Courthouse in Waverly.
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°05′N 83°04′W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	February 1, 1815[1]
Named for	Zebulon Pike
Seat	Waverly
Largest village	Waverly
Area
• Total	444 sq mi (1,150 km^2)
• Land	440 sq mi (1,100 km^2)
• Water	3.7 sq mi (10 km^2)  0.8%%
Population
• Estimate  (2019)	27,772
• Density	65/sq mi (25/km^2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	2nd

History

Pike County was organized on February 1, 1815, from portions of Scioto, Ross, and Adams Counties, and was named in honor of Zebulon Pike, the explorer and soldier who had recently been killed in the War of 1812.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 444 square miles (1,150 km²), of which 440 square miles (1,100 km²) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²) (0.8%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

• Ross County (north)
• Jackson County (east)
• Scioto County (south)
• Adams County (southwest)
• Highland County (west)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1820	4,253		—
1830	6,024		41.6%
1840	7,626		26.6%
1850	10,953		43.6%
1860	13,643		24.6%
1870	15,447		13.2%
1880	17,927		16.1%
1890	17,482		−2.5%
1900	18,172		3.9%
1910	15,723		−13.5%
1920	14,151		−10.0%
1930	13,876		−1.9%
1940	16,113		16.1%
1950	14,607		−9.3%
1960	19,380		32.7%
1970	19,114		−1.4%
1980	22,802		19.3%
1990	24,249		6.3%
2000	27,695		14.2%
2010	28,709		3.7%
Est. 2019	27,772	[6]	−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families living in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.72% White, 0.89% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,444 households out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.80% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,649, and the median income for a family was $35,934. Males had a median income of $32,379 versus $20,761 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,093. About 15.10% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under age 18 and 13.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,709 people, 11,012 households, and 7,743 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 65.2 inhabitants per square mile (25.2/km²). There were 12,481 housing units at an average density of 28.3 per square mile (10.9/km²).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 19.3% were German, 14.8% were Irish, 12.9% were English, and 12.5% were American.[14]

Of the 11,012 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.7% were non-families, and 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,912 and the median income for a family was $43,010. Males had a median income of $40,645 versus $27,422 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,494. About 18.0% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Pike County used to be very strongly Democratic in presidential elections, being the only county in the state to vote for Adlai Stevenson in 1956. However, things have changed recently; Bill Clinton in 1996 was the last Democrat to win the County. In 2016 the County took a sharp turn to the right, as Republican Donald Trump won over 65% of the vote in the County, after Mitt Romney won it by only a single vote 4 years prior.

Presidential elections results

Presidential elections results[16]

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2016	66.1% 7,902	29.6% 3,539	4.3% 510
2012	49.0% 5,685	49.0% 5,684	2.0% 227
2008	49.3% 6,162	48.2% 6,033	2.5% 311
2004	51.8% 6,520	47.6% 5,989	0.5% 67
2000	50.5% 5,333	46.6% 4,923	2.9% 304
1996	34.9% 3,759	51.4% 5,542	13.8% 1,486
1992	35.9% 4,094	44.4% 5,057	19.7% 2,242
1988	51.4% 5,611	47.5% 5,191	1.1% 117
1984	55.9% 6,318	43.3% 4,895	0.8% 89
1980	45.1% 4,426	50.3% 4,938	4.6% 454
1976	39.0% 3,729	59.9% 5,734	1.2% 111
1972	57.5% 5,037	40.3% 3,531	2.2% 193
1968	40.0% 3,247	42.5% 3,445	17.5% 1,423
1964	32.5% 2,567	67.5% 5,331
1960	45.9% 3,684	54.1% 4,339
1956	47.2% 3,447	52.9% 3,863
1952	43.4% 2,982	56.6% 3,893
1948	36.9% 2,639	63.1% 4,516	0.1% 6
1944	44.0% 3,117	56.0% 3,968
1940	38.9% 3,165	61.1% 4,962
1936	35.8% 2,953	64.1% 5,287	0.1% 4
1932	34.7% 2,743	64.6% 5,107	0.7% 58
1928	54.5% 3,246	45.5% 2,709
1924	43.9% 2,569	54.4% 3,185	1.7% 102
1920	52.1% 3,075	47.4% 2,799	0.5% 30
1916	43.1% 1,616	55.7% 2,091	1.2% 46
1912	34.5% 1,184	49.2% 1,691	16.4% 562
1908	45.5% 1,798	52.8% 2,085	1.7% 65
1904	45.7% 1,818	52.5% 2,090	1.8% 71
1900	54.0% 2,342	45.2% 1,960	0.9% 37
1896	50.6% 2,228	48.8% 2,145	0.6% 27
1892	44.5% 1,686	50.8% 1,926	4.7% 179
1888	43.9% 1,769	53.7% 2,162	2.5% 99
1884	43.8% 1,792	54.7% 2,238	1.5% 63
1880	44.2% 1,756	55.1% 2,192	0.7% 28
1876	41.1% 1,465	58.9% 2,096
1872	45.0% 1,284	55.0% 1,568	0.0% 1
1868	40.0% 1,155	59.9% 1,727
1864	41.2% 1,048	58.7% 1,493
1860	38.4% 958	56.0% 1,397	5.5% 137
1856	25.2% 523	56.6% 1,175	18.0% 375

Government

See also: Ohio county government

The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library serves area communities from its main branch in Waverly, Ohio and from its branches in Beaver, Piketon, and Western Pike County.

In 2005, the library loaned more than 238,000 items to its 20,000 cardholders. Total holding are over 91,000 volumes with over 210 periodical subscriptions.[17]

• 
  Waverly Library
• 
  Beaver Library
• 
  Piketon Library
• 
  Western Pike Library

Pike County has adopted a county flag with an unusual shape, rounded at the fly end. It bears fourteen stars, representing the county's townships, and various industry symbols within a circular emblem, all upon a green field.[18] The flag is through and through except for the emblem.[19]

Communities

Map of Pike County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Villages

• Beaver
• Piketon
• Waverly (county seat)

Townships

• Beaver
• Benton
• Camp Creek
• Jackson
• Marion
• Mifflin
• Newton
• Pebble
• Pee Pee
• Perry
• Scioto
• Seal
• Sunfish
• Union

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

Census-designated places

• Cynthiana
• Stockdale

Unincorporated communities

• Arkoe
• Bethel
• Buchanan
• Byington
• Camp
• Daleyville
• Elm Grove
• Givens
• Idaho
• Jasper
• Latham
• Morgantown
• New Fain
• Omega
• Poplar Grove
• Sargents
• Spellman Crossing
• Wakefield
• Zahns Corner

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Pike County, Ohio
• Pike County, Ohio, shootings

References

1. "Ohio County Profiles: Pike County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
4. "Pike County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
9. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
14. "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 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
15. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
17. "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio. Archived from the original on September 24, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
18. "Pike". County Flags. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Statehouse Museum. Archived from the original on July 20, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
19. Stanley, Stephanie (November 9, 2015). "PCPADV hosts discussion about teen dating violence". The Pike County News Watchman. Waverly, Ohio. Retrieved July 20, 2019.

External links

• Pike County Visitors Bureau website
• Pike County Sheriff's Office