Logan County, Ohio

County in Ohio, United States

Not to be confused with Logan, Ohio.

U.S. county in Ohio

Logan County

U.S. county

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Country|  United States
State|  Ohio
Founded| March 1, 1818[1]
Named for| Benjamin Logan
Seat| Bellefontaine
Largest city| Bellefontaine
Area

• Total| 467 sq mi (1,210 km2)
• Land| 458 sq mi (1,190 km2)
• Water| 8.3 sq mi (21 km2)  1.8%%
Population

(2020)

• Total| 46,150
• Density| 99/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district| 4th
Website| www.co.logan.oh.us

Logan County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,150.[2] The county seat is Bellefontaine.[3] The county is named for Benjamin Logan, who fought Native Americans in the area.[4]

Logan County comprises the Bellefontaine, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.

## Contents

* 1 Geography
* 1.1 Adjacent counties
* 1.2 Major highways
* 2 Demographics
* 2.1 2000 census
* 2.2 2010 census
* 3 Politics
* 4 Government
* 5 Communities
* 5.1 City
* 5.2 Villages
* 5.3 Townships
* 5.4 Census-designated places
* 5.5 Unincorporated communities
* 6 Notable people
* 7 See also
* 8 References
* 9 External links

## Geography

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County history plaque outside Zanesfield File:Bellefontaine Summit.jpgView from the US 68-US 33 interchange at Bellefontaine, near Campbell Hill

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 467 square miles (1,210 km2), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km2) is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km2) (1.8%) is water.[5] Campbell Hill, the highest natural point in Ohio at 1,549 feet (472 m), is located northeast of Bellefontaine.

### Adjacent counties

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* Hardin County (north)
* Union County (east)
* Champaign County (south)
* Shelby County (west)
* Auglaize County (northwest)

### Major highways

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* File:US 33.svg U.S. Route 33
* U.S. Route 68
* File:OH-47.svg State Route 47
* State Route 117
* State Route 235
* File:OH-245.svg State Route 245
* State Route 273
* File:OH-274.svg State Route 274
* File:OH-287.svg State Route 287
* State Route 292
* File:OH-347.svg State Route 347
* File:OH-365.svg State Route 365
* File:OH-366.svg State Route 366
* File:OH-368.svg State Route 368
* File:OH-508.svg State Route 508
* File:OH-533.svg State Route 533
* File:OH-540.svg State Route 540
* File:OH-559.svg State Route 559
* File:OH-706.svg State Route 706
* File:OH-708.svg State Route 708
* File:OH-720.svg State Route 720

## Demographics

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Historical population

Census | Pop. |  | %±
1820| 3,159| | —
1830| 6,440| | 103.9%
1840| 14,015| | 117.6%
1850| 19,162| | 36.7%
1860| 20,996| | 9.6%
1870| 23,028| | 9.7%
1880| 26,267| | 14.1%
1890| 27,386| | 4.3%
1900| 30,420| | 11.1%
1910| 30,084| | −1.1%
1920| 30,104| | 0.1%
1930| 28,981| | −3.7%
1940| 29,624| | 2.2%
1950| 31,329| | 5.8%
1960| 34,803| | 11.1%
1970| 35,072| | 0.8%
1980| 39,155| | 11.6%
1990| 42,310| | 8.1%
2000| 46,005| | 8.7%
2010| 45,858| | −0.3%
2020| 46,150| | 0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2020 [10]

### 2000 census

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As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 46,005 people, 17,956 households, and 12,730 families living in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (39/km2). There were 21,571 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.15% White, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 96.8% spoke English, 1.0% German and 1.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 17,956 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,479, and the median income for a family was $47,516. Males had a median income of $37,134 versus $24,739 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,984. About 7.10% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

### 2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,858 people, 18,111 households, and 12,569 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 23,181 housing units at an average density of 50.6 per square mile (19.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 13.5% were Irish, 11.5% were American, and 9.1% were English.[14]

Of the 18,111 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,493 and the median income for a family was $53,601. Males had a median income of $42,702 versus $29,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,974. About 11.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

## Politics

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Logan County is a strongly Republican county, having only backed Democratic Party presidential candidates twice from 1856 onward in 1912 and 1964.

United States presidential election results for Logan County, Ohio[16] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2020 | 17,964  | 76.74% | 5,055  | 21.59%  | 390  | 1.67%
2016 | 15,957  | 73.49% | 4,647  | 21.40%  | 1,108  | 5.10%
2012 | 13,633  | 64.31% | 7,062  | 33.31%  | 504  | 2.38%
2008 | 13,848  | 62.15% | 7,936  | 35.61%  | 499  | 2.24%
2004 | 14,471  | 67.63% | 6,825  | 31.90%  | 102  | 0.48%
2000 | 11,849  | 64.20% | 5,945  | 32.21%  | 661  | 3.58%
1996 | 8,325  | 48.56% | 6,397  | 37.31%  | 2,423  | 14.13%
1992 | 9,364  | 49.84% | 4,889  | 26.02%  | 4,534  | 24.13%
1988 | 11,099  | 70.71% | 4,484  | 28.57%  | 114  | 0.73%
1984 | 12,230  | 76.54% | 3,645  | 22.81%  | 104  | 0.65%
1980 | 9,727  | 64.87% | 4,319  | 28.80%  | 948  | 6.32%
1976 | 9,092  | 59.03% | 5,949  | 38.62%  | 361  | 2.34%
1972 | 10,938  | 71.12% | 3,786  | 24.62%  | 656  | 4.27%
1968 | 8,362  | 56.12% | 4,889  | 32.81%  | 1,648  | 11.06%
1964 | 6,683  | 44.06%  | 8,484  | 55.94% | 0  | 0.00%
1960 | 11,311  | 68.18% | 5,279  | 31.82%  | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 11,229  | 72.66% | 4,226  | 27.34%  | 0  | 0.00%
1952 | 11,084  | 69.81% | 4,793  | 30.19%  | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 8,118  | 61.01% | 5,149  | 38.70%  | 38  | 0.29%
1944 | 9,882  | 66.65% | 4,944  | 33.35%  | 0  | 0.00%
1940 | 9,861  | 60.83% | 6,351  | 39.17%  | 0  | 0.00%
1936 | 8,363  | 52.58% | 7,353  | 46.23%  | 189  | 1.19%
1932 | 7,469  | 52.04% | 6,678  | 46.53%  | 205  | 1.43%
1928 | 9,602  | 76.63% | 2,858  | 22.81%  | 71  | 0.57%
1924 | 7,186  | 61.03% | 3,176  | 26.97%  | 1,412  | 11.99%
1920 | 8,521  | 63.21% | 4,904  | 36.38%  | 56  | 0.42%
1916 | 4,345  | 54.80% | 3,483  | 43.93%  | 101  | 1.27%
1912 | 1,977  | 27.07%  | 2,727  | 37.34% | 2,600  | 35.60%
1908 | 4,756  | 58.44% | 3,186  | 39.15%  | 196  | 2.41%
1904 | 4,994  | 69.21% | 1,939  | 26.87%  | 283  | 3.92%
1900 | 4,806  | 60.38% | 2,951  | 37.08%  | 202  | 2.54%
1896 | 4,722  | 59.56% | 3,125  | 39.42%  | 81  | 1.02%
1892 | 3,796  | 57.85% | 2,332  | 35.54%  | 434  | 6.61%
1888 | 4,115  | 59.34% | 2,533  | 36.52%  | 287  | 4.14%
1884 | 3,998  | 58.83% | 2,625  | 38.63%  | 173  | 2.55%
1880 | 3,739  | 59.16% | 2,468  | 39.05%  | 113  | 1.79%
1876 | 3,259  | 57.98% | 2,286  | 40.67%  | 76  | 1.35%
1872 | 2,795  | 58.74% | 1,955  | 41.09%  | 8  | 0.17%
1868 | 2,778  | 61.08% | 1,770  | 38.92%  | 0  | 0.00%
1864 | 2,637  | 61.86% | 1,626  | 38.14%  | 0  | 0.00%
1860 | 2,415  | 59.28% | 1,542  | 37.85%  | 117  | 2.87%
1856 | 2,093  | 56.75% | 1,328  | 36.01%  | 267  | 7.24%

## Government

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Commissioners: Paul Benedetti (R), Joe Antram (R), Mark Robinson (R)

Auditor: Jack Reser (R)

Clerk of Courts: Barb McDonald (R) [17]

Recorder: Pat Myers (R) (Appointed July 2, 2013) [17]

Treasurer: Rhonda Stafford (R)

Prosecuting Attorney: Eric Stewart (R)

Sheriff: Randall J. Dodds (R)

Engineer: Scott Coleman (R)

Coroner: Michael E. Failor D.O. (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas: William T. Goslee (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division: Kim Kellogg-Martin (R)

Judge Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations-Juv.-Probate Division: Dan W. Bratka (R)

Judge Municipal Court: Ann E. Beck (D)

## Communities

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File:Map of Logan County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNGMap of Logan County with municipalities and townships

### City

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* Bellefontaine (county seat)

### Villages

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* Belle Center
* De Graff
* Huntsville
* Lakeview
* Quincy
* Ridgeway
* Rushsylvania
* Russells Point
* Valley Hi
* West Liberty
* West Mansfield
* Zanesfield

### Townships

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* Bloomfield
* Bokes Creek
* Harrison
* Jefferson
* Lake
* Liberty
* McArthur
* Miami
* Monroe
* Perry
* Pleasant
* Richland
* Rushcreek
* Stokes
* Union
* Washington
* Zane

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

### Census-designated places

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* Chippewa Park
* East Liberty
* Lewistown

### Unincorporated communities

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* Big Springs
* Bloom Center
* Cherokee
* Flatwoods
* Gretna
* Harper
* Horton
* Logansville
* McKees Town
* Middleburg
* New Jerusalem
* New Richland
* North Greenfield
* Northwood
* Orchard Island
* Pickrelltown
* Santa Fe
* Walnut Grove
* White Town

## Notable people

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File:Blue Jackets Town Historical Marker.jpgHistorical marker in downtown Bellefontaine marking the site of Blue Jacket's Town

* George Bartholomew \- inventor of concrete pavement
* Blue Jacket (Weyapiersenwah) \- Shawnee chief
* Bethany Dillon \- singer; nominee for 2004 Gospel Music Association New Artist of the Year award
* Allan W. Eckert \- author
* Jim Flora \- artist
* Melville J. Herskovits \- anthropologist
* Kin Hubbard \- cartoonist and journalist
* Samuel Johnston \- professional wrestler
* Edward D. Jones \- investment banker
* Austin Eldon Knowlton \- architect
* William Lawrence \- Republican politician involved with the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson, creating the United States Department of Justice, helping to create the American Red Cross, and ratifying the Geneva Convention
* The Mills Brothers \- entertainers
* Raymond Stanton Patton (1882–1937), rear admiral and first flag officer of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps and second Director of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (1929-1937)
* Norman Vincent Peale \- minister and author

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, Ohio

## References

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1. ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Logan County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
2. ^ 2020 census
3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 189.
5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
10. ^ 2020 census
11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
17. ^ a b Logan County Board of Elections (PDF) http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/logan/electoff/county.pdf. Retrieved June 16, 2015. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)

## External links

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* County website

Places adjacent to Logan County, Ohio

| Auglaize County | Hardin County |

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Shelby County |

Logan County, Ohio

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Municipalities and communities of Logan County, Ohio, United States

County seat: Bellefontaine

City|

* Bellefontaine

File:Map of Ohio highlighting Logan County.svgMap of Ohio highlighting Logan County

Villages|

* Belle Center
* De Graff
* Huntsville
* Lakeview
* Quincy
* Ridgeway‡
* Rushsylvania
* Russells Point
* Valley Hi
* West Liberty
* West Mansfield
* Zanesfield

Townships|

* Bloomfield
* Bokescreek
* Harrison
* Jefferson
* Lake
* Liberty
* McArthur
* Miami
* Monroe
* Perry
* Pleasant
* Richland
* Rushcreek
* Stokes
* Union
* Washington
* Zane

CDPs|

* Chippewa Park
* East Liberty
* Lewistown

Unincorporated
communities|

* Big Springs
* Bloom Center
* Cherokee
* Gretna
* Harper
* Horton
* Logansville
* Middleburg
* New Jerusalem
* New Richland
* North Greenfield
* Northwood
* Orchard Island
* Pickrelltown
* Santa Fe‡
* Walnut Grove

Ghost towns|

* Flatwoods
* McKees Town
* White Town

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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National Register of Historic Places in Logan County, Ohio

Historic district|

* Lake Ridge Island Mounds

Logan County map

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* Dunns Pond Mound
* First Concrete Street in U.S.
* William Lawrence House
* Logan County Courthouse
* Martin Marmon House
* McColly Covered Bridge
* Abram S. Piatt House and Donn S. Piatt House
* Schine's Holland Theatre

See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, Ohio and List of National Historic Landmarks in Ohio

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