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Scioto County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
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| Coordinates: 38°49′N 82°59′W / 38.81°N 82.99°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 24, 1803[1] |
| Named for | Scioto River |
| Seat | Portsmouth |
| Largest city | Portsmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 616 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Land | 610 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 74,008  |
| • Density | 120/sq mi (50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Scioto County is a county along the Ohio River in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Ohio. At the 2020 census, the population was 74,008.[2] Its county seat is Portsmouth.[3] The county was founded on March 24, 1804, from Adams County and is named for a Native American word referring to deer or deer-hunting.[4] Scioto County comprises the Portsmouth, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is at the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio rivers.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 616 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 610 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 5.9 square miles (15 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5] Many parts of Scioto County are heavily forested, especially in the western half of the county with Shawnee State Park.
Adjacent counties
- Pike County (north)
- Jackson County (northeast)
- Lawrence County (southeast)
- Greenup County, Kentucky (south)
- Lewis County, Kentucky (southwest)
- Adams County (west)
National protected area
- Wayne National Forest (part)
Other parks
Shawnee State Forest and Park, the state's largest with over 63,000 acres (250 km2)[6], covers most of western Scioto County, and Brush Creek State Forest touches part of northwestern Scioto County. The county also has numerous parks and recreational areas in each of its townships, including Earl Thomas Conley Park on U.S. 52 west of Portsmouth. Public lands in the county also include the Wayne National Forest on the Ironton Ranger District. The 241,000-acre (980 km2)[7] forest encompasses almost 12,000 acres (49 km2) in three townships in Scioto County (Vernon 6,793.50 acres (27.4923 km2), Green township 81,695 acres (330.61 km2), and Bloom 4,008.29 acres).
Within the city limits of Portsmouth, there are 14 parks for the residents and for community use. These parks are Alexandria Park (Ohio and Scioto River confluence), Allard Park (Bonser Avenue in Sciotoville), Bannon Park (near Farley Square), Branch Rickey Park (on Williams Street near levee), Buckeye Park (near Branch Rickey Park), Cyndee Secrest Park (Sciotoville), Dr. Hartlage Park (Rose Street in Sciotoville), Labold Park (near Spartan Stadium), Larry Hisle Park (23rd Street and Thomas Avenue), Mound Park (17th and Hutchins Streets), York Park (riverfront), Spartan Stadium, Tracy Park (Chillicothe and Gay Streets), and Weghorst Park (Fourth and Jefferson Streets).[8]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 3,399 | — | |
| 1820 | 5,750 | 69.2% | |
| 1830 | 8,740 | 52.0% | |
| 1840 | 11,192 | 28.1% | |
| 1850 | 18,428 | 64.7% | |
| 1860 | 24,297 | 31.8% | |
| 1870 | 29,302 | 20.6% | |
| 1880 | 33,511 | 14.4% | |
| 1890 | 35,377 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 40,981 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 48,463 | 18.3% | |
| 1920 | 62,850 | 29.7% | |
| 1930 | 81,221 | 29.2% | |
| 1940 | 86,565 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 82,910 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 84,216 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 76,951 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 84,545 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 80,327 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 79,195 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 79,499 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 74,008 | −6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11] 1990-2000[12] 2020 [2] | |||
2000 census
At the 2000 census,[13] 79,195 people, 30,871 households, and 21,362 families resided in the county. The population density was 129 per square mile (50/km2). There were 34,054 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile (22/km2). The county's racial makeup was 94.88% White, 2.73% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 30,871 households, of which 31.80% had children under 18 living with them, 52.30% were married couples living together, 13.10% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.80% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.
24.40% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% were 65 or older. The median age was 37. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median household income was $28,008 and the median family income was $34,691. Males had a median income of $32,063 and females $21,562. The per capita income was $15,408. About 15.2% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under 18 and 12.8% of those 65 or over.
2010 census
At the 2010 United States Census, 79,499 people, 30,870 households, and 20,911 families resided in the county.[14] The population density was 130.3 per square mile (50.3/km2). There were 34,142 housing units at an average density of 56.0 per square mile (21.6/km2).[15] The county's racial makeup was 94.4% white, 2.7% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 22.9% were German, 15.0% were Irish, 12.1% were American, and 10.1% were English.[16]
Of the 30,870 households, 32.2% had children under 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.3% were non-families and 27.4% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 38.8.[14]
The median household income was $32,812 and the median family income was $44,122. Males had a median income of $40,876 and females $29,675. The per capita income was $17,778. About 16.4% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under 18 and 11.8% of those 65 or over.[17]
Politics
The county is a bit of a swing county, as most elections before 2016 were won by close margins. But Donald Trump won over 60% of the county's vote in 2016, and 71% in 2020.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 22,609 | 70.54% | 9,080 | 28.33% | 362 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 20,550 | 66.28% | 9,132 | 29.46% | 1,321 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 15,492 | 49.56% | 15,077 | 48.23% | 693 | 2.22% |
| 2008 | 16,994 | 51.93% | 14,926 | 45.61% | 803 | 2.45% |
| 2004 | 18,259 | 51.87% | 16,827 | 47.80% | 117 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 15,022 | 50.17% | 13,997 | 46.74% | 926 | 3.09% |
| 1996 | 11,679 | 37.28% | 15,041 | 48.01% | 4,608 | 14.71% |
| 1992 | 11,931 | 35.48% | 14,715 | 43.76% | 6,978 | 20.75% |
| 1988 | 16,029 | 52.11% | 14,442 | 46.95% | 289 | 0.94% |
| 1984 | 18,818 | 56.65% | 14,120 | 42.51% | 281 | 0.85% |
| 1980 | 15,881 | 48.76% | 15,552 | 47.75% | 1,135 | 3.49% |
| 1976 | 13,021 | 41.35% | 18,019 | 57.22% | 448 | 1.42% |
| 1972 | 19,998 | 63.13% | 11,008 | 34.75% | 673 | 2.12% |
| 1968 | 15,310 | 47.37% | 13,836 | 42.81% | 3,171 | 9.81% |
| 1964 | 13,465 | 38.45% | 21,559 | 61.55% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 21,771 | 56.67% | 16,647 | 43.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 22,110 | 59.60% | 14,985 | 40.40% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 20,403 | 52.93% | 18,145 | 47.07% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 16,800 | 48.20% | 17,923 | 51.43% | 129 | 0.37% |
| 1944 | 17,489 | 50.51% | 17,134 | 49.49% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 19,462 | 47.02% | 21,926 | 52.98% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 17,860 | 44.23% | 22,243 | 55.08% | 277 | 0.69% |
| 1932 | 17,225 | 51.28% | 15,817 | 47.09% | 548 | 1.63% |
| 1928 | 20,997 | 73.60% | 7,425 | 26.03% | 108 | 0.38% |
| 1924 | 12,189 | 62.83% | 5,532 | 28.51% | 1,680 | 8.66% |