Guernsey County, Ohio

Guernsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,087.[2] Its county seat is Cambridge,[3] and it is named for the Isle of Guernsey in the English Channel, from which many of the county's early settlers emigrated.[4]

Guernsey County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°03′N 81°30′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedJanuary 31, 1810[1]
Named forIsle of Guernsey
SeatCambridge
Largest cityCambridge
Area
 • Total528 sq mi (1,370 km2)
 • Land522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
 • Water6.0 sq mi (16 km2)  1.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
38,875
 • Density77/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.guernseycounty.org

Guernsey County comprises the Cambridge, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

History

Guernsey County, located in the Appalachian foothills, was first formed and organized on 10 March 1810 from portions of Muskingum and Belmont counties, after the Ohio Legislature acted. The first county commissioners were sworn in on 23 April 1810. It lost some land area during the formation of neighboring counties until it reached its present boundaries in 1851, after Buffalo, Beaver, Olive, and Seneca townships were gained by Noble county. After dispute whether the county seat should be established in Cambridge or Washington, it was established in Cambridge after two individuals proposed to donate the land and furnish the public buildings if built in Cambridge.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,370 km2), of which 522 square miles (1,350 km2) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km2) (1.1%) is water.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18103,051—
18209,292204.6%
183018,03694.1%
184027,74853.8%
185030,4389.7%
186024,474−19.6%
187023,838−2.6%
188027,19714.1%
189028,6455.3%
190034,42520.2%
191042,71624.1%
192045,3526.2%
193041,486−8.5%
194038,822−6.4%
195038,452−1.0%
196038,5790.3%
197037,665−2.4%
198042,02411.6%
199039,024−7.1%
200040,7924.5%
201040,087−1.7%
Est. 201938,875[7]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 40,792 people, 16,094 households, and 11,233 families living in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile (30/km²). There were 18,771 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.28% White, 1.53% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.7% spoke English, 1.3% Spanish and 1.1% German as their first language.

There were 16,094 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,110, and the median income for a family was $35,660. Males had a median income of $30,142 versus $20,804 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,542. About 12.90% of families and 16.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.50% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 40,087 people, 16,210 households, and 10,949 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 76.8 inhabitants per square mile (29.7/km2). There were 19,193 housing units at an average density of 36.8 per square mile (14.2/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 96.0% white, 1.5% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were German, 15.2% were Irish, 12.4% were English, and 9.6% were American.[15]

Of the 16,210 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.9 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $37,573 and the median income for a family was $48,445. Males had a median income of $37,642 versus $29,348 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,187. About 13.6% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Guernsey County has been dominated by Republican Party candidates in presidential elections, with Democrats only winning the county in six presidential elections from 1856 on. The most recent of these Democrats to win the county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 68.8% 11,445 26.2% 4,359 5.1% 843
2012 53.4% 8,993 44.2% 7,450 2.4% 406
2008 52.9% 9,197 43.9% 7,625 3.2% 553
2004 55.8% 9,962 43.5% 7,768 0.6% 110
2000 53.0% 8,181 43.1% 6,643 3.9% 606
1996 39.5% 5,970 44.6% 6,731 15.9% 2,407
1992 35.2% 5,749 39.3% 6,428 25.5% 4,171
1988 58.4% 8,507 40.7% 5,926 0.9% 130
1984 66.8% 10,252 32.4% 4,967 0.8% 125
1980 58.1% 8,180 36.4% 5,121 5.6% 783
1976 49.9% 7,746 48.8% 7,573 1.3% 205
1972 66.0% 9,648 32.5% 4,757 1.5% 214
1968 49.4% 7,336 39.2% 5,815 11.4% 1,686
1964 40.4% 6,429 59.7% 9,503
1960 61.4% 10,396 38.6% 6,532
1956 66.5% 10,224 33.5% 5,149
1952 59.5% 9,749 40.5% 6,631
1948 53.2% 7,651 46.2% 6,639 0.6% 90
1944 57.7% 8,878 42.3% 6,512
1940 53.8% 10,125 46.2% 8,710
1936 42.5% 8,532 56.8% 11,404 0.7% 134
1932 48.3% 8,750 49.9% 9,026 1.8% 330
1928 74.1% 11,174 24.6% 3,709 1.3% 197
1924 59.6% 8,997 23.9% 3,604 16.6% 2,505
1920 54.4% 8,764 42.7% 6,888 2.9% 470
1916 44.8% 4,228 45.7% 4,312 9.6% 906
1912 37.7% 3,426 30.0% 2,726 32.3% 2,940
1908 53.9% 5,210 35.7% 3,449 10.4% 1,004
1904 62.9% 5,427 28.4% 2,448 8.8% 755
1900 59.4% 5,014 37.0% 3,120 3.6% 301
1896 55.8% 4,337 41.9% 3,258 2.3% 180
1892 53.5% 3,439 39.1% 2,510 7.4% 476
1888 54.4% 3,560 38.5% 2,520 7.1% 464
1884 55.2% 3,409 41.6% 2,570 3.2% 199
1880 55.8% 3,318 43.2% 2,568 1.0% 62
1876 55.6% 3,106 44.0% 2,460 0.4% 20
1872 57.8% 2,629 41.8% 1,901 0.4% 20
1868 58.4% 2,743 41.5% 1,949
1864 57.5% 2,677 42.4% 1,977
1860 55.1% 2,510 42.4% 1,933 2.3% 106
1856 52.7% 2,392 42.6% 1,932 4.6% 210

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

City

Villages

Townships

[18]

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

See also

References
  1. "Ohio County Profiles: Guernsey 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 8, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 145.
  5. Williams, T. F. (1990). The household guide and instructor, with biographies: history of Guernsey County, Ohio. Heritage collection from Unigraphic. Biography and history. Ohio Genealogical Society. Mt. Vernon, IN : Evansville, IN: Windmill Publications, Inc. ; Whipporwill Publications. pp. 429–430. OCLC 21320147.
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  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. "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.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. "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.
  16. "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.
  17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  18. "TOWNSHIP WEBSITES - Ohio Township Association". 15 July 2016. Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2018.

Further reading
  • Thomas William Lewis, History of Southeastern Ohio and the Muskingum Valley, 1788-1928. In Three Volumes. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.

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