Preble County, Ohio

Preble County is one of the 88 county of Ohio, located towards the Midwestern Region (East North Central) of United States. In 2000, the population was 42337. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 41643, It is the 59th most populous county in the U.S. state of Ohio. The county encompasses an area of 426.33 sq mi (1104.19 sq km ), of which, 424.8 square miles (1100.23 sq km) of it is land and 1.52 square miles (3.94 sq km) of it is water, makes it the 53rd largest by total area in Ohio.

Preble County Ohio
Map of Preble County, Ohio

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 42337 people, 16001 households, and 12138 families residing in the county. The population density was 99.7 people per square mile (38.49/kmē), it would be the 53rd most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Ohio. There were 17186 housing units at an average density of 40.5 per square mile (15.64/kmē). The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.02. In the Preble County, 26% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% were 18 to 24, 28.7% were 25 to 44, 24.4% were 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 41643, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 98.04% White, 0.55% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0.44% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.71% from two or more races.

Preble County Ohio Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Preble County Ohio School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Preble County Ohio GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $42093, it is 31st wealthiest county by median household income in Ohio. The median income for a family in the county was $47547, making its Ohio's 40th highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18444, making it the 43rd highest county by per capita income in Ohio.

In 2000, 10416 pupils and students, of which 5256 are male and 5160 are female, 24.6% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 595 nursery or pri school, 627 kindergarten, 5110 elementary school, 2728 high school and 1356 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Verona VillageMontgomery County, Preble County0.170.1704302529.11446834107
2Camden VillagePreble County1.231.23023021870.11455131085
3College Corner VillagePreble County, Butler County0.270.2704241592.51456833611
4Eaton CityPreble County5.685.670.0181331434.21677137231
5Eldorado VillagePreble County0.230.2305432375.81725942396
6Gratis VillagePreble County0.940.940934989.21630436522
7Lewisburg VillagePreble County1.081.08017981668.61890542050
8New Paris VillagePreble County0.730.710.0216232272.11442231726
9West Alexandria VillagePreble County0.720.720139519291762836399
10West Elkton VillagePreble County0.510.510194383.21667640417
11West Manchester VillagePreble County0.230.2304331851.71696834063
YearPopulation
April 2000 census42337
April 2000 Estimate42337
July 2000 Estimate42361
July 2001 Estimate42283
July 2002 Estimate42311
July 2003 Estimate42208
July 2004 Estimate42052
July 2005 Estimate41880
July 2006 Estimate41845
July 2007 Estimate41632
July 2008 Estimate41643
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school306289595
Kindergarten332295627
Elementary school269624145110
High school143212962728
College or graduate school4908661356
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Preble County, Ohio$42093$47547$18444
Ohio, United States$40956$50037$21003
United States$41994$50046$21587