Greene County, Ohio

Greene County is located in the southwestern portion of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 167,966.^[2] Its county seat is Xenia and its largest city is Beavercreek.^[3] The county was established on March 24, 1803^[4] and named for General Nathanael Greene,^[5] an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County is part of the Dayton, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Greene County
County
The Greene County Courthouse in Xenia
Flag Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°41′N 83°53′W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	May 1, 1803[1]
Named for	General Nathanael Greene
Seat	Xenia
Largest city	Beavercreek
Area
• Total	416 sq mi (1,080 km2)
• Land	414 sq mi (1,070 km2)
• Water	2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.6%
Population  (2020)
• Total	167,966
• Estimate  (2022)	168,456
• Density	400/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	10th
Website	www.greenecountyohio.gov

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 416 square miles (1,080 km²), of which 414 square miles (1,070 km²) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) (0.6%) is water.^[6]

Adjacent counties

• Clark County (north)
• Madison County (northeast)
• Fayette County (east)
• Clinton County (south)
• Warren County (southwest)
• Montgomery County (west)

National protected area

• Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (part)

Major highways

• I-71
• I-675
• US 35
• US 42
• US 68
• SR 4
• SR 72
• SR 235
• SR 343
• SR 380
• SR 444
• SR 725
• SR 844

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1810	5,870		—
1820	10,529		79.4%
1830	14,801		40.6%
1840	17,528		18.4%
1850	21,946		25.2%
1860	26,197		19.4%
1870	28,038		7.0%
1880	31,649		12.9%
1890	29,820		−5.8%
1900	31,613		6.0%
1910	29,733		−5.9%
1920	31,221		5.0%
1930	33,259		6.5%
1940	35,863		7.8%
1950	58,892		64.2%
1960	94,642		60.7%
1970	125,057		32.1%
1980	129,769		3.8%
1990	136,731		5.4%
2000	147,886		8.2%
2010	161,573		9.3%
2020	167,966		4.0%
2022 (est.)	168,456	[7]	0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[2]

2020 census

As of the census^[12] of 2020, there were 167,996 people, 65,915 households, and 42,983 families living in the county. The population density was 406.1 inhabitants per square mile (156.8/km²). There were 71,336 housing units at an average density of 172.5 per square mile (66.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.5% White, 6.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 6.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.^[13]

There were 65,915 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no spouse present, 3.6% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 34.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.^[14]

The median age in the county was 39.0 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.^[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $70,055, and the median income for a family was $90,453.^[16] 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.^[17] The labor force participation rate for those aged 20 to 64 was 77.6%.^[18] 94.0% of the population over the age of 25 had obtained a high school diploma or equivalency, 39.7% of those over the age of 25 held bachelor's degrees.^[19]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 161,573 people, 62,770 households, and 41,696 families living in the county.^[20] The population density was 390.5 inhabitants per square mile (150.8/km²). There were 68,241 housing units at an average density of 164.9 units per square mile (63.7 units/km²).^[21] The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% white, 7.2% black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.1% of the population.^[20] In terms of ancestry, 26.4% were German, 15.7% were American, 13.0% were Irish, and 10.9% were English.^[22]

Of the 62,770 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 37.2 years.^[20]

The median income for a household in the county was $56,679 and the median income for a family was $70,817. Males had a median income of $53,614 versus $37,056 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,328. About 7.8% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.^[23]

2000 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 161,573 people, 61,825 households, and 39,160 families living in the county. The population density was 356 inhabitants per square mile (137/km²). There were 58,224 housing units at an average density of 140 units per square mile (54 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.1% 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.

Politics

Greene County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. The only times the county has voted for the Democratic nominee were for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, both of them decisive Democratic victories at the national level.

United States presidential election results for Greene County, Ohio^[24]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	52,476	59.11%	34,916	39.33%	1,381	1.56%
2020	52,072	58.74%	34,798	39.26%	1,773	2.00%
2016	48,540	58.53%	28,943	34.90%	5,454	6.58%
2012	49,819	59.57%	32,256	38.57%	1,551	1.85%
2008	48,936	58.45%	33,540	40.06%	1,253	1.50%
2004	48,388	61.03%	30,531	38.51%	363	0.46%
2000	37,946	58.20%	25,059	38.43%	2,199	3.37%
1996	30,677	49.65%	25,082	40.60%	6,023	9.75%
1992	27,651	46.47%	20,139	33.85%	11,712	19.68%
1988	34,432	65.14%	18,025	34.10%	399	0.75%
1984	34,267	66.27%	17,129	33.12%	316	0.61%
1980	24,922	51.03%	20,068	41.09%	3,852	7.89%
1976	22,598	51.27%	20,245	45.93%	1,234	2.80%
1972	25,349	65.15%	12,736	32.73%	824	2.12%
1968	17,589	45.36%	15,178	39.14%	6,008	15.49%
1964	14,571	40.65%	21,276	59.35%	0	0.00%
1960	19,642	58.12%	14,155	41.88%	0	0.00%
1956	15,471	61.07%	9,861	38.93%	0	0.00%
1952	12,900	58.58%	9,123	41.42%	0	0.00%
1948	9,186	50.20%	8,970	49.02%	144	0.79%
1944	9,680	54.95%	7,937	45.05%	0	0.00%
1940	9,273	51.08%	8,881	48.92%	0	0.00%
1936	7,449	44.57%	8,946	53.53%	317	1.90%
1932	8,455	54.62%	6,600	42.63%	426	2.75%
1928	10,030	74.14%	3,385	25.02%	113	0.84%
1924	8,410	72.98%	2,471	21.44%	642	5.57%
1920	8,600	67.25%	4,016	31.40%	172	1.35%
1916	4,458	57.93%	2,913	37.86%	324	4.21%
1912	3,242	46.03%	2,107	29.92%	1,694	24.05%
1908	4,902	60.14%	2,882	35.36%	367	4.50%
1904	5,043	67.38%	2,004	26.78%	437	5.84%
1900	5,100	62.95%	2,743	33.86%	259	3.20%
1896	5,296	62.51%	3,003	35.45%	173	2.04%
1892	4,210	59.07%	2,442	34.26%	475	6.66%
1888	4,893	61.70%	2,682	33.82%	355	4.48%
1884	4,920	63.39%	2,624	33.81%	218	2.81%
1880	4,927	66.29%	2,455	33.03%	51	0.69%
1876	4,488	63.67%	2,494	35.38%	67	0.95%
1872	4,069	66.63%	1,961	32.11%	77	1.26%
1868	4,233	69.83%	1,829	30.17%	0	0.00%
1864	3,887	71.40%	1,557	28.60%	0	0.00%
1860	3,260	63.06%	1,751	33.87%	159	3.08%
1856	3,032	64.36%	1,465	31.10%	214	4.54%

Government

See also: Ohio county government

• Auditor: David Graham (R)
• Clerk of Courts: AJ Williams, M.P.A. (R)
• Coroner: Kevin L. Sharrett, M.D. (R)
• Engineer: Stephanie Ann Goff (R)
• Prosecutor: David Hayes (R)
• Recorder: Eric C. Sears (R)
• Sheriff: Scott J. Anger (R)
• Treasurer: Kraig A. Hagler (R)
• Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Adolfo A. Tornichio (R)
• Common Pleas Judge: Hon. Michael A. Buckwalter (R)
• Domestic Relations Judge: Hon. Cynthia Martin (R)
• Juvenile Court Judge: Hon. Amy Lewis (R)
• Probate Court Judge: Hon. Thomas M. O'Diam (R)
• County Commissioners: Dick Gould (R), Tom Koogler (R), and Rick Perales (R)^[25]

Parks

Greene County Parks & Trails manages over 3000 acres of parkland, 62 miles of paved multiuse trails, 36 miles of river trails, and 24 miles of hiking trails.^[26]

Education

Higher education

The following colleges and universities are located in Greene County:

Public

• Wright State University, Fairborn
• Central State University, Wilberforce
• Clark State Community College - Greene Center, Beavercreek

Private

• Antioch College, Yellow Springs
• Antioch University Midwest, Yellow Springs
• Cedarville University, Cedarville
• Wilberforce University, Wilberforce

Public schools

• Beavercreek City School District
  • Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek (the Beavers)
• Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District
  • Bellbrook High School, Bellbrook (the Golden Eagles)
• Cedar Cliff Local School District
  • Cedarville High School, Cedarville (the Indians)
• Fairborn City School District
  • Fairborn High School, Fairborn (the Skyhawks)
• Greeneview Local School District
  • Greeneview High School, Jamestown (the Rams)
• Xenia Community City School District
  • Xenia High School, Xenia (the Buccaneers)
• Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District
  • Yellow Springs High School, Yellow Springs (the Bulldogs)
• Greene County Career Center, Xenia (Vocational school)

Private schools

• Legacy Christian Academy (the Knights)
• St. Brigid School (the Irish)

Communities

Map of Greene County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Cities

• Beavercreek
• Bellbrook
• Fairborn
• Kettering (Mostly in Montgomery County)
• Xenia (county seat)

Villages

• Bowersville
• Cedarville
• Clifton (part)
• Jamestown
• Spring Valley
• 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

Unincorporated communities

• Byron
• Ferry
• Gladstone
• Goes Station
• Grape Grove
• New Germany
• New Jasper
• Oldtown
• Paintersville
• Roxanna
• Stringtown
• Trebein
• Washington Mills

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Greene County, Ohio

References

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25. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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External links

• Greene County Website Archived September 29, 2017, at the Wayback Machine

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