Advertisements| Harrison County, Ohio | |
 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the U.S. |
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| Seat | Cadiz |
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| Largest village | Cadiz |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
411 sq mi (1,064 km²) 404 sq mi (1,045 km²) 7 sq mi (19 km²), 1.77% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
15,856 39/sq mi (15/km²) |
| Founded | February 1, 1813[1][2] |
| Named for | William Henry Harrison |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.harrisoncountyohio.org |
Harrison County is a county located in the state of Ohio, USA. As of 2000, the population was 15,856. Its county seat is Cadiz[3] and is named for General William Henry Harrison, who was later President of the United States.[4]
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 411 square miles (1,064 km²).404 square miles (1,045 km²) of it is land and 7 square miles (19 km²) of it (1.77%) is water.
The Conotton Creek Trail is a rails-to-trails path that runs along Conotton Creek from Bowerston to Jewett in northern Harrison County, Ohio. The paved multi-use trail is 11.4 miles or 18.3 kilometers long.
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 15,856 people, 6,398 households, and 4,516 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 7,680 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 0.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,398 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 23% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,318, and the median income for a family was $36,646. Males had a median income of $30,485 versus $18,813 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,479. 13.3% of the population and 11% of families were below the poverty line. 17.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 14,345 |
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| 1830 | 20,916 | 45.8% | |
| 1840 | 20,099 | −3.9% | |
| 1850 | 20,157 | 0.3% | |
| 1860 | 19,110 | −5.2% | |
| 1870 | 18,682 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 20,456 | 9.5% | |
| 1890 | 20,830 | 1.8% | |
| 1900 | 20,486 | −1.7% | |
| 1910 | 19,076 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 19,625 | 2.9% | |
| 1930 | 18,844 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 20,313 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 19,054 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 17,995 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 17,013 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 18,152 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 16,085 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 15,856 | −1.4% | |
| Est. 2007 | 15,506 | −2.2% | |
| Population 1820-2007.[1] | |||
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Coordinates: 40°17′N 81°05′W / 40.29°N 81.09°W
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| Founded | February 1 1813[1][2] |
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| Seat | Cadiz |
| Largest City | Cadiz |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²), 1.77% |
| wikipedia:Population - (2000) - Density |
15856 |
| Time zone | Eastern : UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.harrisoncountyohio.org | |
| Named for: William Henry Harrison | |
Harrison County is a county located in the state of Ohio, USA. As of 2000, the population is 15,856. Its county seat is Cadiz6 and is named for General William Henry Harrison, who was later President of the United States.[3]
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,064 km² (411 sq mi). 1,045 km² (404 sq mi) of it is land and 19 km² (7 sq mi) of it (1.77%) is water.
The Conotton Creek Trail is a rails-to-trails path that runs from Bowerston to Jewett in northern Harrison County, Ohio. The paved multi-use trail is 11.4 miles or 18.3 kilometers long.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 15,856 people, 6,398 households, and 4,516 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (39/sq mi). There were 7,680 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (19/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 96.49% White, 2.19% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 0.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,398 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 23% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,318, and the median income for a family was $36,646. Males had a median income of $30,485 versus $18,813 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,479. 13.3% of the population and 11% of families were below the poverty line. 17.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Main article: Ohio county government.
| Municipalities and communities of Harrison County, Ohio  , Ohio |
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| County seat: Cadiz, Ohio |
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| Villages |
Adena | Bowerston | Cadiz | Deersville | Freeport | Harrisville | Hopedale | Jewett | New Athens | Scio |
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New Rumley | Piedmont | Pittsburgh Junction | Tippecanoe |
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| State of Ohio Columbus (capital) |
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| County names | Harrison County, Ohio + |
| County of country | United States + |
| County of subdivision1 | Ohio + |
| Short name | Harrison County + |
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