Fairfield County, Ohio

Fairfield County
County
Fairfield County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°45′N 82°38′W / 39.75°N 82.63°W / 39.75; -82.63
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedDecember 9, 1800[1]
Named forthe Fairfield area of Lancaster, Lancashire, UK
SeatLancaster
Largest cityLancaster
Area
 • Total509 sq mi (1,320 km2)
 • Land504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Water4.2 sq mi (11 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total158,921
 • Density310/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.co.fairfield.oh.us

Fairfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 158,921.[2] Its county seat is Lancaster.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Fairfield County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. ↑ "QuickFacts: Fairfield County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.


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