 Parke County is a county located in the state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 17,241. The county seat is Rockville6. Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Parke_County. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ...
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Rockville is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,166 km² (450 mi²). 1,152 km² (445 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.18% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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History Parke County was formed in 1821. It was named for Capt. Benjamin Parke, who commanded a troop of light Dragoons at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Parke was a delegate of Indiana Territory to the U.S. Congress. In 1821, he was U.S. District Judge for Indiana. Benjamin Parke (September 2, 1777–July 12, 1835) was a 19th century American soldier and politician. ...
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The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive victory by United States forces led by then-Governor of the Indiana Territory William Henry Harrison over the forces of Tecumsehs growing American Indian confederation. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 17,241 people, 6,415 households, and 4,625 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (39/mi²). There were 7,539 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.43% White, 2.15% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 6,415 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,724, and the median income for a family was $40,656. Males had a median income of $32,578 versus $20,968 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,986. 11.50% of the population and 9.30% of families were below the poverty line. 18.30% of those under the age of 18 and 8.90% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. 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. ...
Cities and towns Bloomingdale is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Marshall is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Mecca is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Montezuma is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Rockville is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Rosedale is a town located in Parke County, Indiana. ...
Attractions and Events Parke County is known for having many covered bridges. A covered bridge festival that attracts many visitors to the county is held every year. |
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