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Columbiana County, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°46′N 80°47′W / 40.77°N 80.78°W / 40.77; -80.78
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Columbiana County
County
Official seal of Columbiana County
Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Columbiana County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°46′N 80°47′W / 40.77°N 80.78°W / 40.77; -80.78
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMay 1, 1803[1]
Named forChristopher Columbus
SeatLisbon
Largest citySalem
Area
 • Total534.69 sq mi (1,384.8 km2)
 • Land531.89 sq mi (1,377.6 km2)
 • Water2.80 sq mi (7.3 km2)  0.52%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total107,841
 • Density202.7/sq mi (78.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.columbianacounty.org

Columbiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 107,841, which is a decrease of 3.8% from 112,075 in 2000.[2] It is named for Christopher Columbus[3] and the county seat is Lisbon.Template:GR

The East Liverpool–Salem Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Columbiana County, and is included in the Youngstown-Warren-East Liverpool Combined Statistical Area.

Due to its location, Columbiana County is traditionally considered part of both Appalachian Ohio and the Steel Valley, sharing more in common culturally with neighboring Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia (both of which are also part of Appalachia) than much of Northeast Ohio in general. Officially considered part of the Youngstown television market, the Steubenville television market regularly reports in the area as well.

History

The principal historic Indian tribes in the area were the Wyandots, Mingoes, and Delawares. Throughout the second half of the 18th century white explorers, starting with Christopher Gist in 1750, came to the area. George Washington, while engaged in land examinations, camped in the area of present-day East Liverpool in 1774.

Columbiana County was founded in 1803 and named in honor of Christopher Columbus. It was the scene of one of the northern-most action fought during the American Civil War; in July 1863 Confederate raiders under John Morgan were surrounded and captured by Union forces.

Notable Residents

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 534.69 square miles (1,384.8 km2), of which 531.89 square miles (1,377.6 km2) (or 99.48%) is land and 2.80 square miles (7.3 km2) (or 0.52%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 112,075 people, 42,973 households, and 30,682 families residing in the county. The population density was 210 people per square mile (81/km²). There were 46,083 housing units at an average density of 86 per square mile (33/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.43% White, 2.20% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.0% were of German, 12.9% English, 12.8% American, 12.3% Irish and 9.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 42,973 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,226, and the median income for a family was $40,486. Males had a median income of $32,134 versus $20,331 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,655. About 9.00% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 8.40% of those age 65 or over.

Census Statistical Areas

Columbiana County is the sole county in the East Liverpool-Salem, OH μSA (Micropolitan Statistical Area) and one of four counties in the Youngstown-Warren-East Liverpool, OH-PA CSA (Combined Statistical Area) as defined by United States Census Bureau. Census Bureau Statistical areas indicate an area with noteworthy economic or employment interactions. Colombiana County abuts the Pittsburgh metropolitan area directly to the east. Pittsburgh International Airport is only a 35-minute drive southeast of East Liverpool, while Downtown Pittsburgh is only 50 minutes away.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
181010,878—
182022,033102.5%
183035,59261.5%
184040,37813.4%
185033,621−16.7%
186032,836−2.3%
187038,29916.6%
188048,60226.9%
189059,02921.5%
190068,59016.2%
191076,61911.7%
192083,1318.5%
193086,4844.0%
194090,1214.2%
195098,9209.8%
1960107,0048.2%
1970108,3101.2%
1980113,5724.9%
1990108,276−4.7%
2000112,0753.5%
2010107,841−3.8%
Population 1810-2010.[1][5]

Government

  • Seal of the Columbiana County Auditor
    Seal of the Columbiana County Auditor
  • Seal of the Columbiana County Board of Commissioners
    Seal of the Columbiana County Board of Commissioners
  • Seal of the Columbiana County Board of Elections
    Seal of the Columbiana County Board of Elections
  • Seal of the Common Pleas Court of Columbiana County
    Seal of the Common Pleas Court of Columbiana County
  • Seal of the Columbiana County Court House
    Seal of the Columbiana County Court House
  • Seal of the Columbiana County Recorder
    Seal of the Columbiana County Recorder
  • Seal of the Columbiana County Treasurer
    Seal of the Columbiana County Treasurer
Lisbon's town square, with the Columbiana County Courthouse in the background.
Main article: Ohio county government

Communities

Map of Columbiana County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Other communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Ohio County Profiles: Columbiana County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. ^ "Columbiana County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  3. ^ "Columbiana County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  4. ^ "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
  5. ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39029.html

External links

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