Pickaway County, Ohio

Infobox U.S. County
county = Pickaway County
state = Ohio


founded year = 1810cite web|url = http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Pickaway.pdf |title = Ohio County Profiles: Pickaway County |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |publisher = Ohio Department of Development | format = PDF]
founded date = March 1
seat wl = Circleville
largest city = Circleville
area_total_sq_mi = 507
area_total_km2 = 1313
area_land_sq_mi = 502
area_land_km2 = 1300
area_water_sq_mi = 5
area_water_km2 = 13
area percentage = 0.96%
census yr = 2000
pop = 52727
density_sq_mi = 105
density_km2 = 41
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset= -4
web = www.pickaway.org
named for = a Native American word of disputed meaning|

Pickaway County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 52,727. Its county seat is CirclevilleGR|6. Its name derives from the Pekowi band of Shawnee Indians, who inhabited the area. (See List of Ohio county name etymologies)

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,313 km²).502 square miles (1,300 km²) of it is land and 5 square miles (13 km²) of it (0.96%) is water.

Adjacent counties

*Franklin County (north)
*Fairfield County (east)
*Hocking County (southeast)
*Ross County (south)
*Fayette County (southwest)
*Madison County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 52,727 people, 17,599 households, and 13,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile (41/km²). There were 18,596 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.95% White, 6.43% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 17,599 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 122.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,832, and the median income for a family was $49,259. Males had a median income of $36,265 versus $26,086 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,478. About 7.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.40% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Roster of County Officials (as of November, 2007):
*Commissioners: Ula Jean Metzler (R), Glenn Reeser (R), Jay Wippel (R)
*Prosecutor: Judy Wolford (R)
*Sheriff: Dwight Radcliff (D)
*Auditor: Melissa Betz (D)
*Treasurer: Ellery Elick (R)
*Recorder: Joyce Gifford (D)
*Clerk of Courts: Jim Dean (R)
*Engineer: Bob Parker (D)
*Coroner: Michael Geron (R)
*Judge, Common Pleas Court (General/Domestic Relations): P. Randall Knece (R)
*Judge, Common Pleas Court (Juvenile/Probate): Jan Michael Long (D)
*Judge, Circleville Municipal Court (county-wide jurisdiction): Gary Dumm (D)

Localities

Municipalities

Townships

Census-designated place

*Logan Elm Village

Other places

*Derby

References

* [http://www.pickaway.com/ Pickaway Chamber of Commerce and visitor info] ----