Morgan County, Ohio
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Morgan County is a county located in the state
of Ohio
. As of 2010, the population was 15,054. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39115.html Its county seat
is McConnelsville
and is named for Daniel Morgan
, an officer in the American Revolutionary War
.
, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,093 km²).418 square miles (1,082 km²) of it is land and 4 square miles (10.4 km²) of it (1.00%) is water.
of 2000, there were 14,897 people, 5,890 households, and 4,176 families residing in the county. The population density
was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 7,771 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.66% White
, 3.41% Black
or African American
, 0.35% Native American
, 0.08% Asian
, 0.26% from other races
, and 2.24% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,890 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,868, and the median income for a family was $34,973. Males had a median income of $30,411 versus $21,039 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,967. About 15.70% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
Morgan County is a county located in the state
U.S. state
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of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. As of 2010, the population was 15,054. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39115.html Its county seat
County seat
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is McConnelsville
McConnelsville, Ohio
McConnelsville is a village in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,676 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Morgan County. As of October 19 2011, the mayor is John Walter Finley.-Geography:...
and is named for Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. One of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion.-Early years:Most authorities believe that...
, an officer in the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
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.
History
Morgan County was formed on December 29, 1817, from portions of Guernsey, Muskingum and Washington Counties. It was named after Daniel Morgan, a member in the Congress for Virginia, and general in the American Revolutionary War.Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,093 km²).418 square miles (1,082 km²) of it is land and 4 square miles (10.4 km²) of it (1.00%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Muskingum CountyMuskingum County, OhioMuskingum County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074. Its county seat is Zanesville...
(north) - Noble CountyNoble County, OhioNoble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
(northeast) - Washington CountyWashington County, OhioWashington County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,778. Its county seat is Marietta. The county, the oldest in the state, is named for George Washington. Washington County is included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, West Virginia-Ohio...
(southeast) - Athens CountyAthens County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile . There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile...
(southwest) - Perry CountyPerry County, OhioPerry County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. Founded on March 1, 1818, it was the 55th county to be formed in Ohio. Portions of Fairfield, Washington and Muskingum Counties were taken to create Perry County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,058. Its county seat...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 14,897 people, 5,890 households, and 4,176 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 7,771 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.66% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.41% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.35% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.24% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 5,890 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,868, and the median income for a family was $34,973. Males had a median income of $30,411 versus $21,039 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $13,967. About 15.70% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Communities
Villages
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McConnelsville, Ohio McConnelsville is a village in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,676 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Morgan County. As of October 19 2011, the mayor is John Walter Finley.-Geography:... Stockport, Ohio Stockport is a village in Morgan County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 540.-Geography:Stockport is located at .... |
Townships
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Homer Township, Morgan County, Ohio Homer Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 976 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:*Union Township - north... Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio Malta Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,964 people in the township, 1,268 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio Manchester Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 141 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Marion Township, Morgan County, Ohio Marion Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,336 people in the township, 1,031 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... |
Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio Meigsville Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 894 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Bristol Township - north... Morgan Township, Morgan County, Ohio Morgan Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,617 people in the township, 941 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... Penn Township, Morgan County, Ohio Penn Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 777 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Malta Township - north... |
Union Township, Morgan County, Ohio Union Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 607 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Deerfield Township - north... Windsor Township, Morgan County, Ohio Windsor Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,951 people in the township, 1,411 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:... York Township, Morgan County, Ohio York Township is one of the fourteen townships of Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 958 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... |