Preble County, Ohio
Preble County: county in Ohio, United States
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Preble County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,270 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,836 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eaton. The county was created 218 years ago in 1808.
County Snapshot
Preble County at a glance
Preble County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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EatonPopulation 8,124
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Quick Facts about Preble County
| Population | 40,836 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Plate code | 68 |
| Area | 1104 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7416,-84.6480 |
| Named for | Edward Preble |
| Altitude | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Capital | Eaton |
| Establishment | February 15, 1808 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:25:08 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Preble County is located at 39°44'30"N 84°38'53"W (39.7415700, -84.6480200). It has 5 neighbors: Union County, Wayne County, Butler County, Montgomery County and Darke County.
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The largest city of Preble County is Eaton with a population of 8,124. Other cities include, Camden population 1,974, Lewisburg population 1,751, New Paris population 1,570 and West Alexandria population 1,323. See all Preble County cities & populated places.
Preble County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preble County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 8,124 | City in Ohio, US |
| Camden | 1,974 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Lewisburg | 1,751 | Town in Ohio |
| New Paris | 1,570 | City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America |
| West Alexandria | 1,323 | City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Gratis | 847 | Township in Preble County, Ohio |
| Gettysburg | 809 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Verona | 477 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| West Manchester | 446 | Village in Ohio |
| West Elkton | 188 | Human settlement in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunder...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Preble County
Official Website- Eaton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Preble County decreased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,270 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,986 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,812 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,671 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,495 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,297 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,157 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,116 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,011 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,882 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,836 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Preble County (3)
People born in Preble County, including United States federal judge John Alden Riner, nursing administrator Lucile Petry Leone, wife of Elijah Puckett Catherine Keever, .
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|---|---|---|
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