Jefferson County, Ohio

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Map of Jefferson County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

Jefferson County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	July 29, 1797
Seat	Steubenville
Area
• Total	411 sq mi (1,060 km2)
• Land	408 sq mi (1,060 km2)
• Water	3.4 sq mi (9 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	65,249
• Density	160/sq mi (60/km2)
Website	[[1] jeffersoncountyoh.com/%20jeffersoncountyoh.com]]

Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,249. The county seat is Steubenville. The county was named after Thomas Jefferson, who was then Vice President of the United States.

History

Jefferson County was formed on July 29, 1797, from parts of Washington County. It was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, who was serving as Vice President of the United States at the time. The county has a rich history, including its role in the early development of the Ohio River Valley and its involvement in the Underground Railroad.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 411 square miles (1,064 km²), of which 408 square miles (1,057 km²) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²) (0.8%) is water. The county is located in the eastern part of Ohio and is bordered by the state of West Virginia to the east.

Adjacent counties

• Columbiana County (north)
• Hancock County, West Virginia (northeast)
• Brooke County, West Virginia (east)
• Ohio County, West Virginia (southeast)
• Belmont County (south)
• Harrison County (west)
• Carroll County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 65,249 people, 27,000 households, and 17,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 160 people per square mile (62/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County has historically been based on coal mining, steel production, and manufacturing. In recent years, the county has diversified its economy to include healthcare, education, and retail sectors.

Education

Jefferson County is served by several school districts, including Steubenville City School District, Indian Creek Local School District, and Edison Local School District. Higher education institutions in the county include Eastern Gateway Community College.

Transportation

Major highways in Jefferson County include U.S. Route 22, State Route 7, and State Route 43. The county is also served by the Jefferson County Airpark.

Communities

Cities

• Steubenville

Villages

• Adena
• Amsterdam
• Bergholz
• Bloomingdale
• Dillonvale
• Empire
• Irondale
• Mingo Junction
• Mount Pleasant
• New Alexandria
• Rayland
• Richmond
• Smithfield
• Stratton
• Tiltonsville
• Wintersville
• Yorkville

Townships

• Brush Creek Township
• Cross Creek Township
• Island Creek Township
• Knox Township
• Mount Pleasant Township
• Ross Township
• Saline Township
• Smithfield Township
• Springfield Township
• Steubenville Township
• Wayne Township
• Wells Township
• Warren Township

See also

• List of counties in Ohio
• Ohio River
• Thomas Jefferson
• Steubenville, Ohio