Brown County, Ohio
Brown County: county in Ohio, United States
About
Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,846 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,414 inhabitants. Its county seat is Georgetown. The county was created 208 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Brown County at a glance
Brown County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Ohio counties
88
Open related pagesLargest city
GeorgetownPopulation 4,216
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Brown County
| Population | 43,414 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from | Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County |
| Plate code | 08 |
| Area | 1283 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9341,-83.8674 |
| Named for | Jacob Brown |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Establishment | December 27, 1817 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:59:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Brown County is located at 38°56'3"N 83°52'3"W (38.9340500, -83.8674300). It has 6 neighbors: Bracken County, Mason County, Adams County, Clermont County, Clinton County and Highland County.
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The largest city of Brown County is Georgetown with a population of 4,216. Other cities include, Mount Orab population 3,422, Aberdeen population 1,609, Decatur population 1,266 and Sardinia population 1,138. See all Brown County cities & populated places.
Brown County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 4,216 | Town in Ohio |
| Mount Orab | 3,422 | City in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Aberdeen | 1,609 | City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States |
| Decatur | 1,266 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Sardinia | 1,138 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Ripley | 1,002 | Village in Brown County, Ohio |
| Shiloh | 617 | Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States |
| Russellville | 510 | Village in Ohio, USA |
| Hamersville | 494 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Fayetteville | 316 | Village in Brown County, Ohio |
| Higginsport | 242 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures fall...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brown County
Official Website- Aberdeen
- Georgetown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brown County decreased by 3.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,846 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,629 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 44,281 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 44,111 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,933 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,697 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,638 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,523 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,570 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,432 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,414 | -0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Brown County (3)
People born in Brown County, including United States Navy admiral Daniel Ammen, Medal of Honor recipient Absalom Jordan, educator George W. Hoss, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (8)
- Brown County, Wisconsin county in Texas, United States with a population of 264,610 people.
- Brown County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 38,738 people.
- Brown County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,633 people.
- Brown County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 24,846 people.
- Brown County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 15,112 people.
- Brown County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,482 people.
- Brown County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 6,546 people.
- Brown County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,981 people.
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|---|---|---|
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