Miami County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miami County
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County courthouse in Troy
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| Founded | March 1, 1807 | ||
| Named for | Miami people | ||
| Seat | Troy | ||
| Largest city | Troy* | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 410 sq mi (1,100 km2) | ||
| • Land | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) | ||
| • Water | 3.1 sq mi (8 km2) 0.8%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 108,774 | ||
| • Density | 265/sq mi (102.4/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional districts | 8th, 15th | ||
Miami County is a special area, also known as a county, located in the state of Ohio in the United States. It's like a big neighborhood with many towns and cities.
In 2020, about 108,774 people lived here. The main city, or "county seat," is Troy. Miami County got its name from the Miami people, a Native American tribe. It is also part of the larger Dayton area.
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Exploring Miami County's Geography
Miami County covers a total area of about 410 square miles. Most of this area, about 407 square miles, is land. The rest, about 3.1 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Miami County shares its borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors on a map:
- Shelby County (to the north)
- Champaign County (to the northeast)
- Clark County (to the southeast)
- Montgomery County (to the south)
- Darke County (to the west)
Who Lives in Miami County?
This section tells us about the people living in Miami County. It looks at how the population has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 3,941 | — | |
| 1820 | 8,851 | 124.6% | |
| 1830 | 12,807 | 44.7% | |
| 1840 | 19,688 | 53.7% | |
| 1850 | 24,999 | 27.0% | |
| 1860 | 29,959 | 19.8% | |
| 1870 | 32,740 | 9.3% | |
| 1880 | 36,158 | 10.4% | |
| 1890 | 39,754 | 9.9% | |
| 1900 | 43,105 | 8.4% | |
| 1910 | 45,047 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 48,428 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 51,301 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 52,632 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 61,309 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 72,901 | 18.9% | |
| 1970 | 84,342 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 90,381 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 93,182 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 98,868 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 102,506 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 108,774 | 6.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2020 > |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 102,506 people living in Miami County. These people lived in about 40,917 homes. The county had about 252 people per square mile.
Most people (94.4%) were white. About 2.0% were Black or African American. Around 1.2% were Asian, and 0.2% were American Indian. Some people (1.8%) were from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many families had children under 18 living with them (32.3%). Most homes (54.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 2.95 people. The average age of people in the county was 40.6 years old.
The average income for a household was $51,507. For families, it was $61,190. About 9.5% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 14.0% of those under 18.
Education in Miami County
Miami County has many schools for its young people. Here are some of the public school districts and their high schools.
Public School Districts and High Schools
- Bethel Local Schools
- Bethel High School, Bethel Township (their mascot is the Bees)
- Bradford Schools
- Bradford High School, Bradford (their mascot is the Railroaders)
- Covington Exempted Village School District
- Covington High School, Covington (their mascots are the Buccs/Buccaneers)
- Miami East Local Schools
- Miami East High School, Casstown (their mascot is the Vikings)
- Milton-Union Exempted Village Schools
- Milton-Union High School, West Milton (their mascot is the Bulldogs)
- Newton Local School District
- Newton High School, Newton (their mascot is the Indians)
- Piqua City School District
- Piqua High School, Piqua (their mascot is the Indians)
- Tipp City Exempted Village School District
- Tippecanoe High School, Tipp City (their mascot is the Red Devils)
- Troy City School District
- Troy High School, Troy (their mascot is the Trojans)
Other Educational Opportunities
There is also a special school called the Western Ohio Japanese Language School. It's a weekend school near Troy. Kids can go there to learn Japanese. It started in April 1988.
Towns and Villages in Miami County
Miami County has several cities, villages, and smaller communities.
Cities You Can Visit
- Huber Heights (part of this city is in Miami County)
- Piqua
- Tipp City
- Troy (this is the main city, or county seat)
- Union (part of this city is in Miami County)
Villages in the County
- Bradford (part of this village is in Miami County)
- Casstown
- Covington
- Fletcher
- Laura
- Ludlow Falls
- Pleasant Hill
- Potsdam
- West Milton
Townships (Smaller Areas)
- Bethel
- Brown
- Concord
- Elizabeth
- Lostcreek
- Monroe
- Newberry
- Newton
- Springcreek
- Staunton
- Union
- Washington
Smaller Unincorporated Communities
These are even smaller places that don't have their own city or village government:
- Alcony
- Bloomer
- Brandt
- Conover
- Frederick
- Garland
- Ginghamsburg
- Grayson
- Kessler
- Lena
- Phoneton
- Polo
- Rossville
- West Charleston
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Miami (Ohio) para niños
