Sandusky County, Ohio

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


founded year = 1820cite web|url = http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Sandusky.pdf |title = Ohio County Profiles: Sandusky County |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |publisher = Ohio Department of Development | format = PDF]
founded date = February 12
seat wl = Fremont
largest city = Fremont
area_total_sq_mi = 418
area_total_km2 = 1082
area_land_sq_mi = 409
area_land_km2 = 1060
area_water_sq_mi = 9
area_water_km2 = 22
area percentage = 2.06%
census yr = 2000
pop = 61792
density_sq_mi = 151
density_km2 = 58
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset= -4
web = www.sanduskycounty.org/
named for = a word meaning "cold water", possibly Iroquois|

Sandusky County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the population was 61,792. Its county seat is FremontGR|6 and it is named for an Indian, possibly Iroquois, word meaning "cold water".cite web|url = http://www.osuedc.org/profiles/profile_entrance.php?fips=39143&sid=0 |title = Sandusky County data |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |publisher = Ohio State University Extension Data Center ]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,082 km²).409 square miles (1,060 km²) of it is land and 9 square miles (22 km²) of it (2.06%) is water.

Adjacent counties

*Ottawa County (north)
*Erie County (east)
*Huron County (southeast)
*Seneca County (south)
*Wood County (west)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 61,792 people, 23,717 households, and 16,957 families residing in the county. The population density was 151 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 25,253 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.20% White, 2.67% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.10% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 6.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 23,717 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,584, and the median income for a family was $47,675. Males had a median income of $35,501 versus $23,964 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,239. About 5.70% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Sandusky County is a heavily Republican County in Northwestern Ohio. The county has a strong history of supporting Republican presidential candidates as well as local Republican candidates. As of 2007 the Republicans in Sandusky County carry nearly all county offices however have a minority in the Fremont City offices.

Current Sandusky County office holders

Census-designated places

*Ballville
*Stony Prairie

Other communities

Airports

*Fremont Airport
*Sandusky County Regional Airport

Places of Interest

*Mineral Springs (the world's largest natural sulfur spring)
*H. J. Heinz Company ketchup factory (the world's largest)
*Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
*Spiegel Grove

References

External links

* [http://www.sanduskycounty.org/ Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau website]
* [http://www.sandusky-county.org/ Sandusky County Government's website]