Ohio

Wood

132,248
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Wood

Wood, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 733. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 132,248.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Siege of Fort Meigs May 1-9 1813, Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 2 1813), Second Siege of Fort Meigs Jul 26 1813, and 33 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020132,248
2010125,488
2000121,065
1990113,269
1980107,372
197089,722
196072,596
195059,605
194051,796
193050,320
192044,892
191046,330
190051,555
189044,392
188034,022
187024,596
186017,886
18509,157
18405,357
18301,102
1820733
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Wood

Military engagements that took place in Wood, Ohio.

Siege of Fort Meigs May 1-9 1813
1813
Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 2 1813)
1813
Second Siege of Fort Meigs Jul 26 1813
1813

Historic places in Wood

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wood, Ohio.

Wood County Home and Infirmary
Bowling Green
Wood County Courthouse And Jail
Bowling Green
Fort Meigs
Perrysburg
Dodge Site
Bowling Green
U.S. Post Office
Bowling Green
Floral Hall
Bowling Green
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Frequently asked about Wood

When does Wood first appear in the US census?
Wood, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 733.
What is the population of Wood?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Wood had a recorded population of 132,248.
Were any battles fought in Wood?
3 documented military engagements took place in Wood, including Siege of Fort Meigs May 1-9 1813, Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 2 1813), Second Siege of Fort Meigs Jul 26 1813.
How many historic places are in Wood?
33 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wood, Ohio.
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