Your Guide to Wood County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Wood County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Bowling Green, it was established in 1820, and it has an estimated 134,176 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Bowling Green
- Established: Apr 1, 1820
- Formed from: Refactored from non county territory
- Named for: Eleazer D. Wood (1783 to 1814), founder of Fort Meigs
- Estimated population (2025): 134,176
- Total area: 617.32 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39173
About Wood County
Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 132,248. Its county seat is Bowling Green. The county was named for Captain Eleazer D. Wood, the engineer for General William Henry Harrison’s army, who built Fort Meigs during the War of 1812. Wood County is part of the Toledo, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its diagonal northwest border is formed by the Maumee River, which has its mouth at Maumee Bay on Lake Erie.
History of Wood County
Wood County was established on February 12, 1820, following a treaty and land purchase from local Indian tribes. Perrysburg was the first county seat, and remained the county seat until 1870, when it was moved to Bowling Green.
Cities and Villages in Wood County
Cities
Bowling Green †, Fostoria, Northwood, Perrysburg, Rossford
Villages
Bairdstown, Bloomdale, Bradner, Custar, Cygnet, Grand Rapids, Haskins, Hoytville, Jerry City, Luckey, Millbury, Milton Center, North Baltimore, Pemberville, Portage, Risingsun, Tontogany, Walbridge, Wayne, West Millgrove, Weston
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Wood County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Wood County, Ohio?
Bowling Green is the county seat of Wood County, Ohio.
When was Wood County established?
Wood County was established on Apr 1, 1820. It was formed from Refactored from non county territory.
Who or what is Wood County named for?
Wood County is named for Eleazer D. Wood (1783 to 1814), founder of Fort Meigs.
How many people live in Wood County, Ohio?
Wood County has an estimated population of 134,176 as of 2025.
What cities are in Wood County, Ohio?
Cities in Wood County include Bowling Green †, Fostoria, Northwood, Perrysburg, Rossford.
Where can I find local businesses in Wood County?
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