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Encyclopedia > Hancock County, Indiana

Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population was 55,391. The county seat is Greenfield6. Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Hancock_County. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Minor parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal • • A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Greenfield is a city in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 794 km² (307 mi²). 793 km² (306 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.20%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Adjacent counties

Madison County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Henry County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Rushville from the air. ... Shelby County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... County seat building in downtown Noblesville. ...

History

Hancock County was formed in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, who signed his name prominently to the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock (January 12, 1737 (O.S.) – October 8, 1793 (N.S.)) was President of the Second Continental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation; first Governor of Massachusetts; and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. ... The Second Continental Congress was a body of representatives appointed by the legislatures of several British North American colonies which met from May 10, 1775, to March 1, 1781. ... A declaration of independence is a proclamation of the independence of an aspiring state or states. ...


Demographics

Hancock County
Population by year

2000 55,391
1990 45,527
1980 43,939
1970 35,096
1960 26,665
1950 20,332
1940 17,302
1930 16,605
1920 17,210
1910 19,030
1900 19,189
1890 17,829
1880 17,123
1870 15,123
1860 12,802
1850 9,698
1840 7,535
1830 1,436

As of the census² of 2000, there were 55,391 people, 20,718 households, and 16,160 families residing in the county. The population density was 70/km² (181/mi²). There were 21,750 housing units at an average density of 27/km² (71/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 20,718 households out of which 36.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.50% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.00% were non-families. 18.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.02. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.50 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $56,416, and the median income for a family was $63,083. Males had a median income of $44,001 versus $28,562 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,966. About 1.90% of families and 3.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.80% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Hancock County Courthouse in Greenfield, Indiana.
Hancock County Courthouse in Greenfield, Indiana.

Hancock County Courthouse Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 04:59, Aug 23, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Hancock County Courthouse Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 04:59, Aug 23, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Greenfield is a city in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. ...

Cities and towns

Fortville is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana. ... Greenfield is a city in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. ... Maxwell, Indiana A town located in Hancock County, Indiana two miles North of the countyseat Greenfield. ... McCordsville is a town in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. ... New Palestine is a town in Hancock County, Indiana, along Sugar Creek. ... Shirley is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana. ... Spring Lake is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana. ... Wilkinson is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana. ...

References

  • Forstall, Richard L. (editor) (1996). Population of states and counties of the United States: 1790 to 1990 : from the twenty-one decennial censuses. United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division. ISBN 0934213488.

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Hancock County, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (413 words)
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $56,416, and the median income for a family was $63,083.
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