Preble County, Ohio facts for kids
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Preble County
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Preble County Courthouse
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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, 1808 | |
| Named for | Edward Preble | |
| Seat | Eaton | |
| Largest city | Eaton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 426 sq mi (1,100 km2) | |
| • Land | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 0.5%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 40,999  |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 8th | |
Preble County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,999, down 3.0% from the 2010 census population of 42,270. Its county seat is Eaton. The county was formed on February 15, 1808, from portions of Butler and Montgomery Counties. It is named for Edward Preble, a naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and against the Barbary Pirates.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 426 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 424 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.5%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Darke County (north)
- Montgomery County (east)
- Butler County (south)
- Union County, Indiana (southwest)
- Wayne County, Indiana (northwest)
Rivers and streams
- Big Ole Fat Creek
- Four Mile Creek
- Harker's Run
- Seven Mile Creek
- Twin Creek
- Prices Creek
- Goose's Creek
- Blair stream
- Lake Farva
- Joey creek
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 3,304 | — | |
| 1820 | 10,237 | 209.8% | |
| 1830 | 16,291 | 59.1% | |
| 1840 | 19,482 | 19.6% | |
| 1850 | 21,736 | 11.6% | |
| 1860 | 21,820 | 0.4% | |
| 1870 | 21,809 | −0.1% | |
| 1880 | 24,533 | 12.5% | |
| 1890 | 23,421 | −4.5% | |
| 1900 | 23,713 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 23,834 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 23,238 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 22,455 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 23,329 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 27,081 | 16.1% | |
| 1960 | 32,498 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 34,719 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 38,223 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 40,113 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 42,337 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 42,270 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 40,999 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2020 |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 40,999 living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity made up 0.9% of the population.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 42,270 people, 16,341 households, and 11,867 families living in the county. The population density was 99.7 inhabitants per square mile (38.5/km2). There were 17,888 housing units at an average density of 42.2 per square mile (16.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 34.3% were German, 14.6% were Irish, 12.7% were American, and 11.5% were English.
Of the 16,341 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.4% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 40.9 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,780 and the median income for a family was $57,711. Males had a median income of $46,383 versus $30,876 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,290. About 6.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
City
- Eaton (county seat)
Villages
Townships
- Dixon
- Gasper
- Gratis
- Harrison
- Israel
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lanier
- Monroe
- Somers
- Twin
- Washington
Census-designated place
Other unincorporated communities
Education
Public school districts
- Eaton Community Schools
- Eaton High School, Eaton (the Eagles)
- National Trail Local School District
- National Trail High School, New Paris (the Blazers)
- Preble Shawnee Local School District
- Preble Shawnee High School, Camden (the Arrows)
- Tri-County North Local School District
- Tri-County North High School, Lewisburg (the Panthers)
- Twin Valley Community Local School District
- Twin Valley South High School, West Alexandria (the Panthers)
- Union County College Corner Joint School District (the Patriots)
- College Corner Union School (grades K-5) is physically located in both Ohio and Indiana (the state line runs through the middle of the building) and serves students from both College Corner, Ohio, and West College Corner, Indiana. After finishing fifth grade, Preble County students attend Union County Middle School and Union County High School, both located across the state line in Liberty, Indiana.
Higher education
- Sinclair Community College
- Preble County Learning Center, Eaton
Notable residents
- Sherwood Anderson - writer
- Victor J. Banis - "the godfather of modern popular gay fiction."
- Benjamin Hanby - wrote the Christmas carol "Up On The House Top" while living in Preble County.
- Andrew L. Harris - Civil War general and former governor of Ohio.
- William Stephens - former governor of California.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Preble para niños
