| Coshocton County, Ohio | |
 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the U.S. |
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| Seat | Coshocton |
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| Largest city | Coshocton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
568 sq mi (1,470 km²) 564 sq mi (1,461 km²) 4 sq mi (9 km²), 0.62 |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
36,655 65/sq mi (25/km²) |
| Founded | January 31, 1810[1] |
| Named for | "union of waters" or "black bear crossing" in Delaware (Lenape) language |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.co.coshocton.oh.us |
Coshocton County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 36,655. Its county seat is Coshocton.[2] Its name comes from the Delaware Indian language and has been translated as "union of waters" or "black bear crossing".[3]
The Coshocton Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Coshocton County.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 568 square miles (1,470 km²).564 square miles (1,461 km²) of it is land and 4 square miles (9 km²) of it (0.62%) is water.
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 36,655 people, 14,356 households, and 10,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile (25/km²). There were 16,107 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.35% White, 1.09% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.4% were of German, 23.4% American, 11.6% English and 9.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 93.9% spoke English, 2.4% German and 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch as their first language.
There were 14,356 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,701, and the median income for a family was $41,676. Males had a median income of $31,095 versus $21,276 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,364. About 7.00% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.
The county courts meet in the courthouse located in Coshocton. Built in 1875, it is still in use today.
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Coordinates: 40°18′N 81°55′W / 40.30°N 81.92°W
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| Founded | January 31 1810[1] |
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| Seat | Coshocton |
| Largest City | Coshocton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²), 0.62 |
| wikipedia:Population - (2000) - Density |
36655 |
| Time zone | Eastern : UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.coshocton.oh.us | |
| Named for: "union of waters" or "black bear crossing" in Delaware (Lenape) language | |
Coshocton County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 36,655. Its county seat is Coshocton.6 Its name comes from the Delaware Indian language and has been translated as "union of waters" or "black bear crossing".[2]
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,470 km² (568 sq mi). 1,461 km² (564 sq mi) of it is land and 9 km² (4 sq mi) of it (0.62%) is water.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 36,655 people, 14,356 households, and 10,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 25/km² (65/sq mi). There were 16,107 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (29/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 97.35% White, 1.09% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 93.9% spoke English, 2.4% German and 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch as their first language.
There were 14,356 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,701, and the median income for a family was $41,676. Males had a median income of $31,095 versus $21,276 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,364. About 7.00% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.
Main article: Ohio county government.
| Municipalities and communities of Coshocton County, Ohio  , Ohio |
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| County seat: Coshocton, Ohio |
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Coshocton |
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Baltic | Conesville | Nellie | Plainfield | Warsaw | West Lafayette |
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Adams | Bedford | Bethlehem | Clark | Crawford | Franklin | Jackson | Jefferson | Keene | Lafayette | Linton | Mill Creek | Monroe | Newcastle | Oxford | Perry | Pike | Tiverton | Tuscarawas | Virginia | Washington | White Eyes |
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Bakersville | Blissfield | Fresno | Keene | Tunnel Hill | Wakatomika | Walhonding |
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| State of Ohio Columbus (capital) |
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Government | Colleges and universities |
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| County names | Coshocton County, Ohio + |
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| County of subdivision1 | Ohio + |
| Short name | Coshocton County + |
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