Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Wednesday shows that Wood County’s population rose from 121,065
in 2000 to 125,488 in 2010.
Bowling Green’s population climbed above 30,000 for the first time at 30,028. That is a 1.3 percent
increase since 2000.
Perrysburg’s population reached 20,623, a 21.7 percent increase since 2000.
Wood County’s other cities, Fostoria, Northwood and Rossford showed declines. Fostoria’s population
dropped 3.52 percent to 13,441; Northwood’s population fell 3.8 percent to 5,265, while Rossford’s
population fell 1.8 percent to 6,293.
Among villages in Wood County, North Baltimore gained 2.11 percent to 3,432; Cygnet gained 5.85 percent
to 597; Portage was up 2.34 percent to 438; Luckey increased 1.4 percent to 1,012; and Pemberville rose
0.44 percent to 1,371.
Wayne showed a 5.74 percent increase to 887, while Tontogany rose 0.82 percent to 367.
Milton Center declined 26.15 percent to 144; Custar dropped 13.94 percent to 179; Bradner declined 15.88
percent to 985; Jerry City was down 5.74 percent to 427; Weston declined 4.16 percent to 1,590 and Grand
Rapids was down 3.69 percent to 965. Risingsun declined 2.26 percent to 606.
Gains were also reported in Fulton, Hancock and Ottawa counties, while all other neighboring counties
showed declines.
Fulton County’s (Wauseon) population grew from 42,084 to 42,698; Hancock County’s (Findlay) population
rose from 71,295 to 74,782; and Ottawa County’s (Port Clinton) is now 41,428, up from 40,029.
Other neighboring counties: Henry (Napoleon) 29,108 in 2000 and 28,215 in 2010; Lucas (Toledo), 455,054
in 2000 and 441,815 in 2010; Putnam (Ottawa), 34,726 in 2000 and 34,499 in 2010; Sandusky (Fremont),
61,792 in 2000 and 60,944 in 2010; and Seneca (Tiffin), 58,683 in 2000 and 56,745 in 2010.
The biggest gains in the state were Union, Delaware and Warren counties. Union and Delaware border
Columbus to the northeast and Warren (Lebanon) is just north of Cincinnati.