Jefferson County, Ohio

Jefferson County
Jefferson County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
	Ohio's location within the U.S.
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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]]

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Map of Jefferson County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.