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Miami County is a county located in the state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 36,082. The county's county seat is Peru, Indiana6.
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 977 km˛ (377 mi˛). 973 km˛ (376 mi˛) of it is land and 5 km˛ (2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.46% water.
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 36,082 people, 13,716 households, and 9,806 families residing in the county. The population density is 37/km˛ (96/mi˛). There are 15,299 housing units at an average density of 16/km˛ (41/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is 93.69% White, 3.00% Black or African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 13,716 households out of which 33.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 9.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 24.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 103.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $39,184, and the median income for a family is $45,816. Males have a median income of $34,595 versus $21,311 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,726. 8.00% of the population and 6.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.90% of those under the age of 18 and 5.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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