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EspañolGREENE COUNTY, OHIO
'Greene County' is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 147,886. Its county seat is Xenia6, and it was named for General Nathaniel Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,078 km² (416 mi²). 1,075 km² (415 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.32%) is water.
Adjacent Counties
★ Clark County, Ohio - north
★ Madison County, Ohio - northeast
★ Fayette County, Ohio - southeast
★ Clinton County, Ohio - south
★ Warren County, Ohio - southwest
★ Montgomery County, Ohio - west
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 147,886 people, 55,312 households, and 39,160 families residing in the county. The population density was 138/km² (356/mi²). There were 58,224 housing units at an average density of 54/km² (140/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.24% White, 6.37% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.03% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 55,312 households out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 13.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,656, and the median income for a family was $57,954. Males had a median income of $42,338 versus $28,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,057. About 5.20% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.
Government
''Main article: Ohio county government.''
Localities
Municipalities
Map of Greene County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
★ Beavercreek
★ Bellbrook
★ Bowersville
★ Cedarville
★ Centerville (part)
★ Clifton (part)
★ Fairborn
★ Jamestown
★ Kettering (part)
★ Spring Valley
★ Xenia
★ Yellow Springs
Townships
★ Bath
★ Beavercreek
★ Caesarscreek
★ Cedarville
★ Jefferson
★ Miami
★ New Jasper
★ Ross
★ Silvercreek
★ Spring Valley
★ Sugarcreek
★ Xenia
Census-designated places
★ Shawnee Hills
★ Wilberforce
★ Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Other localities
★ Alpha
Education
Higher Education
The following colleges and universities are located in Greene County:
Public
★ Wright State University, Fairborn
★ Central State University, Wilberforce
Private
★ Antioch College, Yellow Springs
★ Wilberforce University, Wilberforce
★ Cedarville University, Cedarville
Public Schools
★ Beavercreek City School District
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★ Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek (the Beavers)
★ Cedar Cliff Local School District
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★ Cedarville High School, Cedarville (the Indians)
★ Clinton-Massie Local School District
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★ Clinton-Massie High School, Clarksville (the Falcons)
★ Fairborn City School District
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★ Fairborn High School, Fairborn (the Skyhawks)
★ Greeneview Local School District
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★ Greeneview High School, Jamestown (the Rams)
★ Southeastern Local School District
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★ Southeastern High School, South Charleston (Clark County) (the Trojans)
★ Sugarcreek Local School District
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★ Bellbrook High School, Bellbrook (the Golden Eagles)
★ Wayne Local School District
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★ Waynesville High School, Waynesville (the Spartans)
★ Wilmington City School District
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★ Wilmington High School, Wilmington (the Hurricane)
★ Xenia Community City School District
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★ Xenia High School, Xenia (the Buccaneers)
★ Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District
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★ Yellow Springs High School, Yellow Springs (the Bulldogs)
References
1. Ohio County Profiles: Greene County
2. Greene County data (population)
3. Greene County data
External link
★ Greene County Website
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