Harrison County, Indiana

Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population was 34,325. The county seat is Corydon ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,261 km² (487 mi²). 1,257 km² (485 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.34%) is water.

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History

Harrison County was formed in 1808. It was the first Indiana county formed by the territorial Legislature and not the Governor. It was named for William Henry Harrison, Governor of Indiana Territory and later U.S. President.

Demographics

2000 34,325
1990 29,890
1980 27,276
1970 20,423
1960 19,207
1950 17,858
1940 17,106
1930 17,254
1920 18,656
1910 20,232
1900 21,702

'''Harrison County Population by year

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 34,325 people, 12,917 households, and 9,713 families residing in the county. The population density was 27/km² (71/mi²). There were 13,699 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (28/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.38% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,917 households out of which 36.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% were non-families. 20.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,423, and the median income for a family was $48,542. Males had a median income of $33,735 versus $24,897 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,643. About 4.90% of families and 6.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.30% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Harrison County, Indiana | Indiana counties | Ohio River counties

Harrison County (Indiana) | ハリソン郡 (インディアナ州) | Condado de Harrison (Indiana)

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