Mercer County, Ohio
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Mercer County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. Its county seat is Celina6 and is named for Hugh Mercer, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,226 km² (473 mi²). 1,200 km² (463 mi²) of it is land and 26 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.12% water.
Adjacent counties
- Van Wert County (north)
- Auglaize County (east)
- Darke County (south)
- Jay County, Indiana (southwest)
- Adams County, Indiana (northwest)
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Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 40,924 people, 14,756 households, and 11,022 families residing in the county. The population density was 34/km² (88/mi²). There were 15,875 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (34/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 14,756 households out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.10% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.30% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the county, the population was spread out with 29.60% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,742, and the median income for a family was $50,157. Males had a median income of $35,508 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,531. 6.40% of the population and 4.60% of families were below the poverty line. 6.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.80% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government
Municipalities
External link
pt:Condado de Mercer (Ohio)
