Carroll County, Ohio

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Carroll County
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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Coordinates: 40°35′N81°05′W / 40.58°N 81.09°W / 40.58; -81.09
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Ohio.svg  Ohio
FoundedJanuary 1, 1833
Named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton
Seat Carrollton
Largest villageCarrollton*
Area
 • Total
399 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land395 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
26,721 Decrease2.svg
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 6th
Website www.carrollcountyohio.us
  • Based on population just within the county. [1]

Carroll County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,721. [2] Its county seat is Carrollton, while its largest village is Minerva. [3] It is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. [4] [5] 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]

Contents

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.Note%±
1840 18,108—
1850 17,685−2.3%
1860 15,738−11.0%
1870 14,491−7.9%
1880 16,41613.3%
1890 17,5667.0%
1900 16,811−4.3%
1910 15,761−6.2%
1920 15,9421.1%
1930 16,0570.7%
1940 17,4498.7%
1950 19,0399.1%
1960 20,8579.5%
1970 21,5793.5%
1980 25,59818.6%
1990 26,5213.6%
2000 28,8368.7%
2010 28,8360.0%
2020 26,721−7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]
1790-1960 [12] 1900-1990 [13]
1990-2000 [14] 2020 [2]

2000 census

As of the census [15] of 2000, there were 28,836 people, 11,126 households, and 8,155 families living in the county. The population density was 73 inhabitants per square mile (28/km2). There were 13,016 housing units at an average density of 33 units 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. [16] 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 units per square mile (13.4 units/km2). [17] 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. [16] 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. [18]

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. [16]

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. [19]

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.

United States presidential election results for Carroll County, Ohio [20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 10,63476.76%3,07122.17%1481.07%
2020 10,74575.49%3,25122.84%2371.67%
2016 9,25470.38%3,15423.99%7405.63%
2012 7,31555.07%5,54341.73%4263.21%
2008 7,09750.75%6,42345.93%4653.32%
2004 7,69554.53%6,30044.64%1170.83%
2000 6,73254.91%4,96040.45%5694.64%
1996 4,44937.74%4,79240.64%2,54921.62%
1992 4,22433.89%4,73137.96%3,50828.15%
1988 6,17956.20%4,66742.45%1481.35%
1984 6,70363.33%3,77135.63%1101.04%
1980 5,80658.94%3,47635.29%5695.78%
1976 5,09149.31%5,00648.48%2282.21%
1972 5,98466.39%2,75530.56%2753.05%
1968 4,63452.39%3,11935.26%1,09312.36%
1964 3,65541.99%5,05058.01%00.00%
1960 6,09563.60%3,48836.40%00.00%
1956 5,91669.55%2,59030.45%00.00%
1952 5,70764.55%3,13435.45%00.00%
1948 4,28358.57%2,99640.97%340.46%
1944 4,89862.75%2,90737.25%00.00%
1940 5,16058.98%3,58941.02%00.00%
1936 4,44053.26%3,80145.59%961.15%
1932 4,48759.75%2,80237.31%2212.94%
1928 5,57280.32%1,32119.04%440.63%
1924 4,36970.78%1,43023.17%3746.06%
1920 4,39270.18%1,75528.04%1111.77%
1916 2,08653.69%1,67243.04%1273.27%
1912 1,09629.45%1,29334.74%1,33335.81%
1908 2,51759.42%1,59037.54%1293.05%
1904 2,69565.05%1,27830.85%1704.10%
1900 2,66859.58%1,72038.41%902.01%
1896 2,66857.07%1,95541.82%521.11%
1892 2,26153.97%1,67740.03%2515.99%
1888 2,40555.81%1,74640.52%1583.67%
1884 2,31455.88%1,66540.21%1623.91%
1880 2,24158.00%1,56940.61%541.40%
1876 2,06056.94%1,55442.95%40.11%
1872 1,81758.61%1,28341.39%00.00%
1868 1,80758.37%1,28941.63%00.00%
1864 1,82659.79%1,22840.21%00.00%
1860 1,76759.28%1,04334.99%1715.74%
1856 1,75056.60%1,25540.59%872.81%

Government

County officials

County officials [21]
PartyNamePosition
  R Donald E. Leggett IICommissioner
  R Christopher R. ModranskiCommissioner
  R Robert E. WirknerCommissioner
  R Lynn FaircloughAuditor
  D William R. WohlwendClerk of Courts
  R Mandal B. HaasCoroner
  R Brian J. WiseEngineer
  R Steven D. BarnettProsecuting Attorney
  R Patricia OyerRecorder
  R Calvin A. GrahamSheriff
  R Jeff YeagerTreasurer

Judicial representation

Judgeships
PartyNamePosition
  R Michael V. Repella IICourt of Common Pleas
  R Sean R. H. SmithCourt of Common Pleas Probate Court
  R Gary L. WillenCarroll County Municipal Court
  D Cheryl L. Waite 7th District Court of Appeals
  R Carol Ann Robb 7th District Court of Appeals
  D David A. D’Apolito 7th District Court of Appeals
  R Mark A. Hanni 7th District Court of Appeals

Legislative representation

Legislators
PartyNameDistrictBody
  R Monica Robb Blasdel 79 Ohio House of Representatives
  R Michael Rulli 33 Ohio Senate
  R Bill Johnson 6 U.S. House of Representatives
  D Sherrod Brown Statewide U.S. Senate
  R J. D. Vance Statewide U.S. Senate

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. [22]

Carroll County leads the state in number of Utica Shale Oil Wells permitted or drilled. [23]

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 is a remote-control airplane competition.

Education

Public school districts

High schools

Communities

Map of Carroll County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels Map of Carroll County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Carroll County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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