Washington County, Indiana
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. State of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 27,223. The county's county seat is Salem, Indiana6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,338 km² (517 mi²). 1,332 km² (514 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 27,223 people, 10,264 households, and 7,585 families residing in the county. The population density is 20/km² (53/mi²). There are 11,191 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.75% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,264 households out of which 35.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% are non-families. 22.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $36,630, and the median income for a family is $42,618. Males have a median income of $29,929 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,748. 10.60% of the population and 7.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.30% are under the age of 18 and 9.40% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns
Referenced By
Campbellsburg, Indiana | Fredericksburg, Indiana | George Washington | George Washington/First Inaugural Address | George Washington/Second Inaugural Address | Hardinsburg, Indiana | Indiana counties | List of Indiana counties | List of US counties in alphabetical order | Little York, Indiana | Livonia, Indiana | New Pekin, Indiana | Salem, Indiana | Saltillo, Indiana | Southern Indiana | Washington (disambiguation) | Washington County
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