Ohio

Lucas

431,279
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Lucas

Lucas, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 9,382. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 431,279.

Its recorded population peaked at 484,370 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, 22 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Northwest Indian War — Battle of Fallen Timbers Approaches, Battle of Fallen Timbers – Miamis of the Lake Rout August 20 1794, Battle of the Maumee Rapids 1794 (pre-Fallen Timbers), and 104 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020431,279
2010441,815
2000455,054
1990462,361
1980471,741
1970484,370
1960456,931
1950395,551
1940344,333
1930347,709
1920275,721
1910192,728
1900153,559
1890102,296
188067,377
187046,722
186025,831
185012,363
18409,382
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lucas

Military engagements that took place in Lucas, Ohio.

Northwest Indian War — Battle of Fallen Timbers Approaches
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers – Miamis of the Lake Rout August 20 1794
1794
Battle of the Maumee Rapids 1794 (pre-Fallen Timbers)
1794
Battle of Fort Miamis Standoff (August 1794)
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers Aug 20 1794
1794
Siege of Fort Meigs — Second
1813
Battle of Fort Meigs — First Siege
1813
Second Siege of Fort Meigs (Jul–Aug 1813)
1813
Siege of Fort Meigs April-May 1813
1813
Battle of Fallen Timbers Area Skirmish (1813)
1813
Battle of Fort Meigs (First Siege)
1813
Second Siege of Fort Meigs (July 1813)
1813
Dudley's Defeat at Fort Meigs
1813
Battle of Fort Meigs (Second Siege, July 1813)
1813
Battle of Fort Meigs — Second Siege
1813
Siege of Fort Meigs
1813
First Siege of Fort Meigs
1813
Siege of Fort Meigs (War of 1812)
1813
First Siege of Fort Meigs (May 1–9 1813)
1813
Dudley's Defeat at Fort Meigs (May 5 1813)
1813
Siege of Fort Meigs — First
1813
Battle of Fort Meigs (Ohio 1813)
1813

Historic places in Lucas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lucas, Ohio.

Libbey, Edward D., House
Toledo
Inverness Club
Toledo
Fallen Timbers Battlefield
Maumee
Fort Miamis Site
Maumee
Toledo Harbor Light
Toledo
Interurban Bridge
Waterville
Central YMCA
Toledo
Governor's Inn
Maumee
Hillcrest Hotel
Toledo
B'nai Israel Synagogue
Toledo
Old West End District
Toledo
Pythian Castle
Toledo
Old Central Post Office
Toledo
United States Courthouse and Custom House
Toledo
Woodlawn Cemetery
Toledo
Vistula Historic District
Toledo
Old West End Historic District (Boundary Increase/Decrease)
Toledo
Ohio Theatre
Toledo
Hull-Wolcott House
Maumee
Libbey, Edward Drummond, High School
Toledo
Riverview
Toledo
West Sister Island Light
Toledo
Valentine Theater Building
Toledo
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Toledo
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Frequently asked about Lucas

When does Lucas first appear in the US census?
Lucas, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 9,382.
What is the population of Lucas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lucas had a recorded population of 431,279.
When did Lucas's population peak?
Lucas's recorded population peaked at 484,370 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Lucas?
22 documented military engagements took place in Lucas, including Northwest Indian War — Battle of Fallen Timbers Approaches, Battle of Fallen Timbers – Miamis of the Lake Rout August 20 1794, Battle of the Maumee Rapids 1794 (pre-Fallen Timbers).
How many historic places are in Lucas?
104 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lucas, Ohio.
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