Huron County is a

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located in the

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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,565. Its

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is Norwalk. The county was created in 1809 and later organized in 1815. Huron County is included in the Norwalk, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the

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, OH

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History

Huron County was named in honor of the Huron Indians (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. In the late 18th century this area was in the US

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, part of the

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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 to veterans as payment for their service in the war. In 1795 the land was purchased for resale and development by the Connecticut Land Company, but was later under the sole administration of the "Fire Land Company". At its formation, Huron County consisted of all the Firelands. However, as the population increased in the region, the sections in the northern areas of the county were divided and assigned to the newly organized Erie and Ottawa counties, and a township in the southern section became part of the newly established Ashland County.

Geography

According to the

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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.7%) is water.

Adjacent counties

* Erie County (north) *

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(east) * Ashland County (southeast) * Richland County (south) *

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(southwest) * Seneca County (west) * Sandusky County (northwest)

Demographics

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families living in the county. The

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was 121 people per square mile (47/km²). There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.98%

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, 0.97%

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, 0.18% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01%

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, 1.63% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 3.56% of the population were

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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

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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

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for the county was $18,133. About 6.50% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the

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, including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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, there were 59,626 people, 22,820 households, and 16,141 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 25,196 housing units at an average density of . 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

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, 14.5% were Irish, 10.8% were

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, and 8.9% were

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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

, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Huron County has almost always been a Republican stronghold. However, in the election of 1996,

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narrowly carried the county by a margin of .6%.

Government

Officials

Commissioner - Terry Boose Commissioner - Harry Brady Commissioner - Bruce "Skip" Wilde Auditor - Roland Tkach Clerk of Courts - Susan Hazel Coroner - Jeffery Harwood Engineer - Joseph B. Kovach Prosecutor - Joel Sitterly Recorder - Jan Tkach Treasurer - Kathleen Schaffer Sheriff - Todd Corbin Judge of Court of Common Pleas - James Conway Court Secretary (non-elected position) - Julie Wise

Education

Infrastructure

Major highways

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* State Route 4 * State Route 13 * State Route 18 * State Route 60 * State Route 61 * State Route 99 * State Route 103 * State Route 113 * State Route 162 * State Route 269 * State Route 303 * State Route 547 * State Route 598 * State Route 601 * State Route 603

Communities

Cities

* Bellevue * Norwalk (county seat) * Willard

Villages

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* Monroeville *

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* North Fairfield *

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* Wakeman

Townships

* Bronson * Clarksfield * Fairfield * Fitchville *

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* Hartland * Lyme *

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* Norwalk *

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* Ridgefield *

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Census-designated places

* Celeryville * Collins * Holiday Lakes *

Unincorporated communities

* Boughtonville * Centerton * Clarksfield *

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* East Townsend * Fitchville *

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* Hunts Corners * New Pittsburgh * North Monroeville *

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* Steuben

Notable people

Ezekiel S. Sampson Ezekiel Silas Sampson (December 6, 1831 – October 7, 1892) was a lawyer, prosecutor, Civil War officer, judge, and two-term Republican Congressman from Iowa's 6th congressional district. Early life Born in Huron County, Ohio, Sampson move ...

, two-term

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Congressman from

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; born in Huron County. *

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, American college and professional football coach; member of the

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, American baseball player, member of the

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References

External links

Huron County Commissioners

Huron County Development Council

Huron County Clerk
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