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Vinton County | |
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 Vinton County Courthouse in McArthur | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
 Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′N 82°29′W / 39.25°N 82.49°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 23, 1850[1] |
| Named for | Samuel Finley Vinton |
| Seat | McArthur |
| Largest village | McArthur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 415 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Land | 412 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,800 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 12,696  |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | http://www.vintoncounty.com/ |
Vinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,800,[2] making it the least populous county in the state. Its county seat is McArthur.[3] The county is named for Samuel Finley Vinton, US Representative from Ohio (1823–37, 1843–51).[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 415 square miles (1,070 km2), of which 412 square miles (1,070 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (0.6%) is water.[5]
Waterways
Most of Vinton County is in the Raccoon Creek watershed. Most of the rest of the county, to the west, is in the Salt Creek watershed.[6]
Adjacent counties
- Hocking County (north)
- Athens County (northeast)
- Meigs County (east)
- Gallia County (southeast)
- Jackson County (south)
- Ross County (west)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 9,353 | — | |
| 1860 | 13,631 | 45.7% | |
| 1870 | 15,027 | 10.2% | |
| 1880 | 17,223 | 14.6% | |
| 1890 | 16,045 | −6.8% | |
| 1900 | 15,330 | −4.5% | |
| 1910 | 13,096 | −14.6% | |
| 1920 | 12,075 | −7.8% | |
| 1930 | 10,287 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 11,573 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 10,759 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 10,274 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 9,420 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 11,584 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 11,098 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 12,806 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,435 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 12,800 | −4.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 12,696 | [7] | −0.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[12] | |||
2000 census
As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 12,806 people, 4,892 households, and 3,551 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12 people/km2). There were 5,653 housing units at an average density of 14 units per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.08% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,892 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,465, and the median income for a family was $34,371. Males had a median income of $30,936 versus $21,257 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,731. About 15.10% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.60% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,435 people, 5,260 households, and 3,640 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 32.6 inhabitants per square mile (12.6/km2). There were 6,291 housing units at an average density of 15.3 units per square mile (5.9 units/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 97.9% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.5% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 17.0% were German, 16.2% were American, 14.2% were Irish, and 7.5% were English.[16]
Of the 5,260 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 39.6 years.[14]
The median income for a household in the county was $34,242 and the median income for a family was $37,409. Males had a median income of $36,598 versus $28,226 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,736. About 17.3% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.[17]
Politics
Vinton County is typically a Republican county in presidential elections, having picked the GOP candidate in 12 of the last 16 elections.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 4,632 | 76.71% | 1,331 | 22.04% | 75 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 3,883 | 70.09% | 1,351 | 24.39% | 306 | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 2,856 | 52.02% | 2,436 | 44.37% | 198 | 3.61% |
| 2008 | 3,021 | 53.51% | 2,463 | 43.62% | 162 | 2.87% |
| 2004 | 3,249 | 54.81% | 2,651 | 44.72% | 28 | 0.47% |
| 2000 | 2,720 | 54.99% | 2,037 | 41.18% | 189 | 3.82% |
| 1996 | 1,673 | 34.77% | 2,350 | 48.85% | 788 | 16.38% |
| 1992 | 1,975 | 36.83% | 2,308 | 43.04% | 1,080 | 20.14% |
| 1988 | 2,652 | 52.19% | 2,385 | 46.94% | 44 | 0.87% |
| 1984 | 3,041 | 59.80% | 1,990 | 39.13% | 54 | 1.06% |
| 1980 | 2,484 | 49.05% | 2,381 | 47.02% | 199 | 3.93% |
| 1976 | 2,148 | 44.33% | 2,629 | 54.25% | 69 | 1.42% |
| 1972 | 2,725 | 62.85% | 1,537 | 35.45% | 74 | 1.71% |
| 1968 | 2,219 | 52.31% | 1,608 | 37.91% | 415 | 9.78% |
| 1964 | 1,919 | 42.30% | 2,618 | 57.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,043 | 59.97% | 2,031 | 40.03% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 2,998 | 61.01% | 1,916 | 38.99% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 2,903 | 58.86% | 2,029 | 41.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 2,323 | 53.34% | 2,016 | 46.29% | 16 | 0.37% |
| 1944 | 2,719 | 59.82% | 1,826 | 40.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 3,190 | 57.03% | 2,404 | 42.97% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 3,056 | 51.16% | 2,902 | 48.58% | 16 | 0.27% |
| 1932 | 2,715 | 50.10% | 2,655 | 48.99% | 49 | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Vinton_County|