Indiana County, Pennsylvania | Map |
 Location in the state of Pennsylvania | | Statistics | | Formed | March 30, 1803 | | Seat | Indiana | Area - Total - Land - Water | 2,161 km² (834 mi²) 2,148 km² (829 mi²) 13 km² (5 mi²), 0.60% | Population - (2000) - Density | 89,605 42/km² | | Website: www.countyofindiana.org | Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 89,605. Indiana County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Indiana_County. ...
March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ...
1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
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Indiana is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
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The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...
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Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²) - Width 160 miles (255 km) - Length 280 miles (455 km) - % water 2. ...
In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...
2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Indiana County was created on March 30, 1803 from parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming Counties, and is probably named for the Indiana Territory. March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ...
1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Lycoming County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Map of the Indiana Territory Indiana Territory was an organized territory of the United States from 1800 to 1816, created by Act of Congress and signed into law by President John Adams on May 7, 1800, effective on July 4. ...
Its county seat is Indiana6. A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ...
Indiana is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
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The county proclaims itself the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World", shipping over one million trees annually. [1] A Christmas tree in a Danish home. ...
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,161 km² (834 mi²). 2,148 km² (829 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it (0.60%) 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 Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Clearfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Cambria County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Demographics As of the census² of 2000, there were 89,605 people, 34,123 households, and 22,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 42/km² (108/mi²). There were 37,250 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (45/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.87% White, 1.57% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.51% 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). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 34,123 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.10% under the age of 18, 16.60% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.60 males.
Municipalities
Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue). Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ...
Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ...
Boroughs There is also Armagh Township in Mifflin County. ...
Blairsville is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
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Ernest is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Glen Campbell is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Homer City is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Indiana is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Marion Center is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Plumville is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Saltsburg is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Shelocta is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Smicksburg is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Townships Armstrong Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Banks Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Black Lick Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Brush Valley Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Buffington Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Burrell Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Canoe Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Center Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Cherryhill Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Conemaugh Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
East Mahoning Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
East Wheatfield Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Grant Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Green Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Montgomery Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
North Mahoning Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Pine Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Rayne Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Home is an unincorporated village located in Rayne Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
South Mahoning Townshend is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Washington Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Mahoning Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Wheatfield Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
White Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 14,034. ...
Young Township is a township located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...
Black Lick is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Chevy Chase Heights is a census-designated place and section of White Township, located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Commodore is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Dixonville is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Indiana County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Heilwood is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Jacksonville is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Lucerne Mines is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Rossiter is a census-designated place located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Environment In 2003 the county was recommended for nonattainment under EPA ozone standards based upon mobile source contribution to smog-forming emissions.[2] EPA redirects here. ...
For other uses, see Ozone (disambiguation). ...
Victorian London was notorious for its thick smogs, or pea-soupers, a fact that is often recreated to add an air of mystery to a period costume drama. ...
Water pollution Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment. ...
The county is also the site of the Homer City Generating Station, a coal-burning power plant. The plant has caught the attention of environmentalists as being ranked second in emissions, in 2002, of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) in Pennsylvania[3]. The plant also ranked high, in 2003, in the emissions of both sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide ranking 4th and 28th in the nation.[4] Homer City Generating Station is a large coal fired power station at Minersville, Pennsylvania, USA. The Unit 3 of the Homer City Generating Station has a 371 metre tall chimney, which was built in 1977. ...
A power station (also power plant) is a facility for the generation of electric power. ...
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Natives and residents of note Jimmy Stewart, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1934 James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film actor beloved for his persona as an average guy who faces adversity and tries to do the right thing, an image which was largely reflected in his own personality. ...
Indiana is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Education
Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ...
Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ...
Public School Districts - Armstrong School District+
- Apollo-Ridge School District+
- Blairsville-Saltsburg School District
- Harmony Area School District+
- Homer-Center School District
- Indiana Area School District
- Marion Center Area School District
- Penns Manor Area School District
- Punxsutawney Area School District+
- Purchase Line School District
- United School District
+ serving mostly students from bordering county, with school buildings located in another county Blairsville-Saltsburg School District is a school district in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
// Basic Information The Indiana Area School District is a public school district in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. ...
Post-Secondary Education The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university in Indiana, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. ...
Wyoming Technical Institute (Now known as WyoTech) was founded in Laramie, Wyoming in 1966. ...
Westmoreland County Community College, founded in 1970, is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2002, it had approximately 5,938 full- and part-time students. ...
References - ^ 'Tis the season for tree farmers. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: (December 20, 2004). Retrieved on May 16, 2006.
- ^ Figure 3. Mobile Source Contribution to Smog-Forming Emissions in Counties Recommended for Nonattainment under New EPA Ozone Standards. Surface Transportation Policy Project: (April 16, 2004). Retrieved on May 16, 2006.
- ^ Pa. ranks among worst states for toxic emissions. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: (November 18, 2002). Retrieved on May 16, 2006.
- ^ Environmental Integrity Project & Public Citizen’s Congress Watch (May 2004). "America’s Dirtiest Power Plants: Plugged into the Bush Administration". Retrieved on [[May 16, 2006]].
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1992 as an offshoot of the Greensburg Tribune-Review following a press strike at the two previously dominant Pittsburgh dailies. ...
December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1992 as an offshoot of the Greensburg Tribune-Review following a press strike at the two previously dominant Pittsburgh dailies. ...
November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar with 43 days remaining. ...
For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...
May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
External links - Indiana County official website
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