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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.

YearPopulationChange
Since 2000		Year-to-Year Change
2010441,815-2.91%-4.68% since 2009
2009463,493+1.85%-0.31% since 2008
2008464,938+2.17%-0.37% since 2007
2007466,650+2.55% 
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2000455,054The Last Census

More information can be found on the Lucas County Census Page for Lucas County.

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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   316,179313,6190.82% increase  
Sylvania   19,22518,6702.97% increase  
Oregon   18,98919,3551.89% decrease  
Maumee   13,79915,2379.44% decrease  
Waterville   5,2224,8288.16% increase  

Websites for Lucas County

Official Website:   www.co.lucas.oh.us/

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<1>On a yearly basis, the US Census Bureau creates an estimate of the county's population. Keep in mind that this is an estimate and not an actual count. The last physical count was the 2000 Census and the next count will be for the 2010 Census.

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