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14-553: It rises in southern Van Wert County , approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Van Wert . It flows northeast past Middle Point . Near Ottoville in western Putnam County it turns north-northwest for its lower 10 miles (16 km) and joins the Auglaize from the south near Melrose in eastern Paulding County . 41°06′42″N 84°24′55″W  /  41.1117°N 84.4152°W  / 41.1117; -84.4152 This Paulding County , Ohio state location article

28-488: A household in the county was $ 39,497, and the median income for a family was $ 46,503. Males had a median income of $ 32,377 versus $ 23,859 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,293. About 4.20% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.80% of those under age 18 and 4.00% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 28,744 people, 11,439 households and 7,921 families living in

42-552: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 28,931. Its county seat is Van Wert . The county was created on February 12, 1820, and later organized on March 18, 1837. It is named for Isaac Van Wart , one of the captors of John André in the American Revolutionary War . Van Wert County comprises the Van Wert, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area , which

56-478: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Putnam County , Ohio state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Van Wert County , Ohio state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Ohio is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Van Wert County, Ohio Van Wert County

70-650: Is a stronghold Republican county in presidential elections. In 2020, Donald Trump nearly won 80% of the votes cast in the county. Van Wert County has a 3-member Board of County Commissioners that administer and oversee the various County departments, similar to all but 2 of the 88 Ohio counties. The elected commissioners serve four-year terms. Van Wert County's three elected commissioners are: Thad Lichtensteiger (R), Stan Owens (R), and Todd Wolfrum (R). 40°52′N 84°35′W  /  40.86°N 84.59°W  / 40.86; -84.59 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

84-555: Is included within the Lima -Van Wert- Celina , OH Combined Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km ) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km ) (0.3%) is water. Van Wert County is one of the few counties in the US to border two counties of the same name in different states (Allen County in Ohio and Indiana). All As of

98-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

112-483: The 2000 census , there were 29,659 people, 11,587 households and 8,354 families living in the county. The population density was 72 inhabitants per square mile (28 inhabitants/km ). There were 12,363 housing units at an average density of 30 units per square mile (12/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.43% White , 0.75% Black or African American , 0.11% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.75% from other races and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.56% of

126-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries

140-431: The county. The population density was 70.3 inhabitants per square mile (27.1 inhabitants/km ). There were 12,615 housing units at an average density of 30.8 units per square mile (11.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of

154-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 11,587 households, out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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168-426: The population. In terms of ancestry, 43.6% were German , 12.4% were Irish , 11.5% were English and 11.0% were American . Of the 11,439 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

182-475: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,415 and the median income for a family was $ 51,215. Males had a median income of $ 37,408 versus $ 28,692 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,772. About 6.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Van Wert County

196-400: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males. The median income for

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