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Pickaway County — County Seat: Circleville
2026 Population Estimate: 63,749 | Official Website: https://www.pickaway.org/
Pickaway County is a south-central Ohio county experiencing steady population growth with Circleville as its county seat — named for the remarkable circular earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture that once surrounded this site. Circleville holds one of the most beloved annual events in Ohio: the Circleville Pumpkin Show — a four-day fall festival held every October since 1903 and drawing over 400,000 visitors, featuring the world's largest pumpkin pies and celebrating the region's extraordinary agricultural bounty. The county is growing as a suburban extension of Columbus, with communities like Commercial Point and Ashville seeing new residential development. Major employers include ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) (grain processing), and the OhioHealth Berger Hospital. The county is home to the Tecumseh Land Trust and significant agricultural operations.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics.
Major employers include Berger Health System, Circleville City Schools, and several manufacturers including Anchor Glass and Scotts Miracle-Gro (a significant employer in this region). The county is experiencing industrial growth driven by Columbus-area logistics expansion.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
Pickaway County Economic Development is actively marketing proximity to Columbus for distribution and manufacturing. Scotts Miracle-Gro's investment in local facilities supports high-wage manufacturing employment. The county is pursuing shovel-ready industrial site development with state infrastructure grant support.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
US-23 provides the primary north-south corridor connecting Circleville to Columbus (30 miles north). US-22 provides east-west access. Norfolk Southern rail serves manufacturers. Water and sewer capacity is being expanded to support industrial growth.
