Huron County, Ohio#Micropolitan Statistical Area

Huron County was named in honor of the Huron Indians (more correctly called the Wyandot), an Iroquoian-speaking tribe who occupied large areas in the Great Lakes region. The word "Huron" may be French, although this origin is disputed.{{cite web|url=http://www.osuedc.org/profiles/profile_entrance.php?fips=39077&sid=0 |title=Huron County data |access-date=April 28, 2007 |publisher=Ohio State University Extension Data Center |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518093920/http://www.osuedc.org/profiles/profile_entrance.php?fips=39077&sid=0 |archive-date=May 18, 2015 }}

In the late 18th century, this area was in the U.S. Northwest Territory, part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in a sub-region called the Firelands. Connecticut had originally claimed the land as part of its original colony, then afterward wanted to use it to grant land to veterans in lieu of cash payment for their service in the war. In 1795, the Connecticut Land Company purchased this land for resale and development. Later, it was solely administered by the "Fire Land Company".'Firelands Pioneer' series of publications (Firelands Historical Society) beginning in 1858- Many of the townships in Huron County are named for places in Connecticut.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|495|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|491|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|3.3|sqmi}} (0.7%) is water.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 8, 2015 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archive-date=May 4, 2014 }}

• Erie County (north)
• Lorain County (east)
• Ashland County (southeast)
• Richland County (south)
• Crawford County (southwest)
• Seneca County (west)
• Sandusky County (northwest)

{{US Census population

|1820= 6675

|1830= 13341

|1840= 23933

|1850= 26203

|1860= 29616

|1870= 28532

|1880= 31609

|1890= 31949

|1900= 32330

|1910= 34206

|1920= 32424

|1930= 33700

|1940= 34800

|1950= 39353

|1960= 47326

|1970= 49587

|1980= 54608

|1990= 56240

|2000= 59487

|2010= 59626

|2020= 58565

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As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|121|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of {{convert|48|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units }}. The racial makeup of the county was 95.98% White, 0.97% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 3.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,307 households, out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.30% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,558, and the median income for a family was $46,911. Males had a median income of $35,760 versus $22,785 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,133. About 6.50% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 59,626 people, 22,820 households, and 16,141 families living in the county.{{cite web

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}} The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 1.0% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 36.4% were German, 14.5% were Irish, 10.8% were English, and 8.9% were American.{{cite web

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Of the 22,820 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.3% were non-families, and 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,058 and the median income for a family was $53,887. Males had a median income of $41,566 versus $30,967 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,743. About 10.9% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.{{cite web

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Huron County has almost always been a Republican stronghold. However, in the election of 1996, Bill Clinton narrowly carried the county by a margin of .6%.

{{PresHead|place=Huron County, Ohio|source={{cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|first=David|last=Leip|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=April 6, 2018}}}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|19,484|7,496|364|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2020|Republican|18,956|7,759|475|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2016|Republican|16,226|7,192|1,584|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2012|Republican|13,060|11,006|645|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2008|Republican|12,884|12,076|622|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2004|Republican|14,817|10,568|173|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2000|Republican|12,286|8,183|891|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|8,750|8,858|3,553|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1992|Republican|9,480|7,930|7,061|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1988|Republican|12,633|7,794|215|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1984|Republican|14,388|6,609|174|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1980|Republican|11,173|6,537|1,449|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1976|Republican|9,386|7,742|938|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1972|Republican|10,942|5,491|907|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1968|Republican|9,456|6,515|1,743|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|7,655|10,780|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1960|Republican|12,261|7,534|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1956|Republican|12,208|4,418|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1952|Republican|12,372|4,875|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1948|Republican|9,004|6,073|57|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1944|Republican|11,442|5,879|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1940|Republican|11,758|6,741|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|8,318|8,500|1,204|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|8,702|8,795|204|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1928|Republican|10,702|5,157|71|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1924|Republican|8,340|2,871|2,214|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1920|Republican|9,348|4,398|169|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|4,048|4,136|196|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,707|3,317|3,259|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1908|Republican|4,930|4,262|158|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1904|Republican|5,613|2,622|255|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1900|Republican|4,993|3,906|156|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1896|Republican|5,008|4,185|84|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1892|Republican|4,257|3,592|349|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1888|Republican|4,392|3,438|402|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1884|Republican|4,650|3,311|341|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1880|Republican|4,566|3,040|272|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1876|Republican|4,504|3,014|68|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1872|Republican|3,812|2,182|74|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1868|Republican|4,019|2,243|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1864|Republican|4,430|2,086|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1860|Republican|4,107|2,083|91|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1856|Republican|3,468|1,709|54|Ohio}}

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{{U.S. SenHead|place=Huron County, Ohio|Seat=1|source={{cite news |title=2024 Senate Election (Official Returns) |website=Commonwealth of Texas by county |date=November 5, 2024 |access-date=December 5, 2024 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/ohio-senate-results}}}}

{{U.S. SenRow|2024|Republican|17,090|8,452|1,289|Ohio}}

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==Government==

{{See also|Ohio county government}}

Commissioner - Bradley R. Mesenburg

Commissioner - Harry Brady

Commissioner - Tom Dunlap {{cite web|url=http://www.hccommissioners.com/ |title=Welcome |publisher=Hccommissioners.com |access-date=August 15, 2013}}

Auditor - Roland Tkach{{cite web|url=http://www.huroncountyauditor.org/ |title=Huron County, Ohio: Online Auditor - Home |publisher=Huroncountyauditor.org |access-date=August 15, 2013}}

Clerk of Courts - Gina Hartman {{cite web|title=Homepage|url=http://www.huroncountyclerk.com/|publisher=Huron County Clerk of Courts|access-date=December 13, 2013}}

Coroner - Jeffery Harwood[http://www.huroncountyema.com/LEPC.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080929213645/http://www.huroncountyema.com/LEPC.htm|date=September 29, 2008}}

Engineer - Lee Tansey {{cite web|url=http://www.huroncountyengineer.org/ |title=Huron County Engineers Official Site |publisher=Huroncountyengineer.org |access-date=August 15, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920011539/http://www.huroncountyengineer.org/ |archive-date=September 20, 2013 }}

Prosecutor - Joel Sitterly {{cite web|url=http://www.huroncountyprosecutorsoffice.com |title=Huron County Commissioners |publisher=Hccommissioners.com |access-date=August 15, 2013}}

Recorder - Jan Tkach {{cite web |url=http://www.huroncountyrecorder.org/ |title=Huron County Recorder's Office |publisher=Huroncountyrecorder.org |access-date=August 15, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825174143/http://www.huroncountyrecorder.org/ |archive-date=August 25, 2013 }}

Treasurer - Megan Bursley {{cite web|title=Treasurer|url=http://www.ctao.com/Counties/huron.htm|publisher=Huron County|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607170838/http://www.ctao.com/Counties/huron.htm|archive-date=June 7, 2007}}

Sheriff - Todd Corbin {{cite web|title=Huron County|url=http://www.buckeyesheriffs.org/Huron/Huron.asp|publisher=Buckeye State Sheriff's Association|access-date=December 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618081922/http://www.buckeyesheriffs.org/Huron/Huron.asp|archive-date=June 18, 2012}}

Judge of Court of Common Pleas - James Conway{{cite web|title=Common Pleas Court|url=http://huroncountyclerk.com/html/common_pleas_court.html|publisher=Huron County Clerk of Courts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201182609/http://huroncountyclerk.com/html/common_pleas_court.html|archive-date=December 1, 2010}}

Court Secretary (non-elected position) - Julie Wise{{cite web |url=http://www.huroncountyclerk.com/html/court_staff.html |title=Court Staff |publisher=Huroncountyclerk.com |access-date=August 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015195650/http://www.huroncountyclerk.com/html/court_staff.html |archive-date=October 15, 2012 |url-status=dead }}

{{main|School Districts of Huron County, Ohio}}

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• Bellevue
• Norwalk (county seat)
• Willard

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• Greenwich
• Milan
• Monroeville
• New London
• North Fairfield
• Plymouth
• Wakeman

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• Bronson
• Clarksfield
• Fairfield
• Fitchville
• Greenfield
• Greenwich
• Hartland
• Lyme
• New Haven
• New London
• Norwalk
• Norwich
• Peru
• Richmond
• Ridgefield
• Ripley
• Sherman
• Townsend
• Wakeman

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• Celeryville
• Collins
• Holiday Lakes
• New Haven

• Boughtonville
• Centerton
• Clarksfield
• Delphi
• East Townsend
• Fitchville
• Havana
• Hunts Corners
• New Pittsburgh
• North Monroeville
• Olena
• Steuben

• Phillip Johnson, American Architect
• Laura Owens, American Painter
• Alan Blackburn, American artist
• Flora Call Disney, Walt Disney’s mother
• Ezekiel S. Sampson, two-term Republican Congressman from Iowa's 6th congressional district; born in Huron County.
• Paul Brown, American college and professional football coach; member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Lefty Grove, American baseball player, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Huron County, Ohio

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• William W. Williams, [https://archive.org/details/historyoffirelan00wil History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers.] Cleveland, OH: Press of Leader Printing Company, 1879.

{{Commons category}}

• [http://www.hccommissioners.com/ Huron County Commissioners]
• [http://www.hcdc.net/ Huron County Development Council]
• [http://www.huroncountyclerk.com/ Huron County Clerk]

{{Geographic Location

|Centre = Huron County, Ohio

|North = Erie County

|Northeast =

|East = Lorain County

|Southeast = Ashland County

|South = Richland County

|Southwest = Crawford County

|West = Seneca County

|Northwest = Sandusky County

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Category:Populated places established in 1815

Category:Ohio counties in the Western Reserve