County residents provide enthusiastic support for high school sports. The Hayes High School Pacers play in the Ohio Capital Conference, while the Buckeye Valley Barons play in the Mid-Ohio Conference and the Olentangy Braves and Big Walnut Eagles do battle in the Central Buckeye League.
Ohio Wesleyan competes in the North Coast Athletic conference, hosting some of the top Division III teams in the country. The Battling Bishops have had nationally-ranked teams in men's soccer, football, baseball, golf, basketball and lacrosse, and in women's field hockey, swimming, cross country and track.
Down the road, Ohio State sizzles with Big Ten excitement. OSU also hosts the state high school basketball championships.
For the pro sports enthusiast, Ohio offers the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, and baseball's Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds -- all just two-and-a-half hours away. Close to home, the Columbus Clippers are the cream of AAA baseball, playing in magnificent Cooper Stadium. A professional soccer team has also been tapped for Columbus, and the Columbus Blue Jackets ice hockey team has generated a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for area hockey fans.
A Special Extra: Recreation for All
Recreation Unlimited, located in Ashley in the northern part of the county, is a nonprofit organization providing recreation experiences for disabled individuals. Summer camping sessions form the core of the Recreation Unlimited program, but other activities -- bowling, snow skiing, field trips, parties, sporting events -- are held throughout the year.
The Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, located in "the Arts Castle" on West Winter Street, is a community dream-come true, made possible by the support and volunteer efforts of county residents, businesses and corporations. Opened in 1989, the Center offers classes for all ages, as well as art exhibits, museum trips, lunchtime lectures, summer children's programs and special events. Classes, taught by professional artists and craftsmen, range from ballet and belly dancing, to weaving, watercolors, poetry, papermaking, acting and art appreciation.
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Demographics - According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 population estimates, there are 142,503 people, and 54,906 households. According to the 2000 census there are 30,668 families residing in the county. The population density is 249 people per square mile (96/km²). There are 54,906 housing units at an average density of 96 per square mile (37/km²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.25% White, 2.52% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.8% were of German, 11.7% Irish, 11.3% English, 10.7% American and 6.9% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There are 54,906 households out of which 40.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.70% are married couples living together, 6.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.70% are non-families. 18.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the county the population is spread out with 28.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $67,258, and the median income for a family is $76,453. Males have a median income of $51,428 versus $33,041 for females. The per capita income for the county is $31,600. 3.80% of the population and 2.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.40% of those under the age of 18 and 4.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Localities
Map of Delaware County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
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