Preble County, Ohio

Preble County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,270.[3] Its county seat is Eaton.[4] The county was formed on February 15, 1808 from portions of Butler and Montgomery Counties. It is named for Edward Preble, a naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and against the Barbary Pirates.[5]

Preble County
U.S. county
Preble County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°44′N 84°39′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1808[1][2]
Named forEdward Preble
SeatEaton
Largest cityEaton
Area
 • Total426 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Land424 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
40,882
 • Density100/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.prebco.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 426 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 424 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.5%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Rivers and streams

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18103,304—
182010,237209.8%
183016,29159.1%
184019,48219.6%
185021,73611.6%
186021,8200.4%
187021,809−0.1%
188024,53312.5%
189023,421−4.5%
190023,7131.2%
191023,8340.5%
192023,238−2.5%
193022,455−3.4%
194023,3293.9%
195027,08116.1%
196032,49820.0%
197034,7196.8%
198038,22310.1%
199040,1134.9%
200042,3375.5%
201042,270−0.2%
Est. 201940,882[9]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2019[3]

2000 census

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 42,337 people, 16,001 households, and 12,144 families living in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 17,186 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.47% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 16,001 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.50% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.10% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% 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 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,093, and the median income for a family was $47,547. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $23,573 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,444. About 4.50% of families and 6.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.00% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 42,270 people, 16,341 households, and 11,867 families living in the county.[15] The population density was 99.7 inhabitants per square mile (38.5/km2). There were 17,888 housing units at an average density of 42.2 per square mile (16.3/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.6% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 34.3% were German, 14.6% were Irish, 12.7% were American, and 11.5% were English.[17]

Of the 16,341 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.4% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 40.9 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $49,780 and the median income for a family was $57,711. Males had a median income of $46,383 versus $30,876 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,290. About 6.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.[18]

Politics

Preble County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The last time it supported a Democratic nominee was for Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 74.7% 15,446 20.9% 4,325 4.4% 910
2012 66.9% 13,535 30.7% 6,211 2.4% 479
2008 64.4% 13,562 33.3% 6,999 2.3% 488
2004 65.0% 13,734 34.4% 7,274 0.6% 119
2000 61.5% 11,176 35.1% 6,375 3.4% 615
1996 47.5% 8,139 38.6% 6,611 13.9% 2,383
1992 44.3% 8,023 30.7% 5,557 25.0% 4,518
1988 67.0% 10,297 32.1% 4,937 1.0% 147
1984 71.8% 11,065 27.3% 4,198 0.9% 140
1980 56.9% 8,376 36.8% 5,416 6.3% 931
1976 52.2% 6,654 45.9% 5,850 1.9% 243
1972 70.3% 8,993 27.1% 3,472 2.6% 330
1968 52.6% 6,544 30.7% 3,817 16.7% 2,073
1964 43.5% 5,839 56.5% 7,574
1960 61.7% 8,802 38.3% 5,467
1956 63.9% 8,099 36.1% 4,574
1952 63.5% 8,405 36.5% 4,836
1948 55.5% 5,837 44.3% 4,656 0.2% 23
1944 57.6% 6,609 42.4% 4,872
1940 53.2% 6,511 46.8% 5,735
1936 45.5% 5,593 51.8% 6,366 2.7% 331
1932 44.8% 5,205 53.5% 6,221 1.7% 199
1928 65.2% 6,693 34.2% 3,513 0.6% 57
1924 56.8% 5,676 40.3% 4,033 2.9% 292
1920 55.7% 6,258 43.9% 4,933 0.4% 40
1916 45.2% 2,881 53.1% 3,387 1.8% 112
1912 34.7% 2,135 46.4% 2,859 18.9% 1,164
1908 51.0% 3,519 47.1% 3,247 2.0% 135
1904 54.9% 3,647 42.0% 2,792 3.2% 210
1900 51.4% 3,548 46.5% 3,206 2.1% 145
1896 49.6% 3,300 48.9% 3,254 1.6% 105
1892 49.4% 2,957 45.1% 2,699 5.5% 331
1888 49.1% 3,157 46.1% 2,966 4.9% 312
1884 51.2% 3,178 45.4% 2,817 3.4% 211
1880 53.0% 3,183 45.2% 2,711 1.8% 109
1876 53.5% 3,004 45.4% 2,551 1.1% 64
1872 56.1% 2,715 43.4% 2,101 0.4% 20
1868 58.9% 2,738 41.0% 1,908
1864 61.2% 2,687 38.7% 1,700
1860 59.2% 2,596 39.5% 1,733 1.2% 53
1856 55.0% 2,249 38.2% 1,561 6.6% 273

Education

Public school districts

Higher education

Communities
Map of Preble County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

City

Villages

Townships

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Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities

Notable residents
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See also

References
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