Time Zone: Lucas County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Toledo is the Seat for Lucas County.
Lucas County was founded June 20, 1835. Lucas was created by taking area from Wood, and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lucas had a population of 463,493 people. This is an increase of 1.85% since the last Census (which gave a population of 455,054 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lucas represented 4.01% of the total population of Ohio, making it the state's 6th most populous county (out of 88 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 441,815 | -2.91% | -4.68% since 2009 |
2009 | 463,493 | +1.85% | -0.31% since 2008 |
2008 | 464,938 | +2.17% | -0.37% since 2007 |
2007 | 466,650 | +2.55% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 455,054 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lucas County Census Page for Lucas County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lucas County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lucas County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Toledo | 316,179 | 313,619 | 0.82% increase |
Sylvania | 19,225 | 18,670 | 2.97% increase |
Oregon | 18,989 | 19,355 | 1.89% decrease |
Maumee | 13,799 | 15,237 | 9.44% decrease |
Waterville | 5,222 | 4,828 | 8.16% increase |
Websites for Lucas County
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