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Encyclopedia > Warrick County, IN

Warrick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was organized in 1813 and was named for Jacob Warrick, a hero of the battle of Tippecanoe. As of 2000, the population was 52,383. It is one of the ten fastest growing counties in Indiana. [1] The county seat is Boonville6. Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Warrick_County. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third 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. ... Tippecanoe is several things: The 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe in Indiana A nickname for U.S. President William Henry Harrison Tippecanoe County, Indiana Tippecanoe River in Indiana Several Tippecanoe Townships in the United States. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Boonville is a city located in Warrick County, Indiana. ... 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 1,012 km² (391 mi²). 995 km² (384 mi²) of it is land and 18 km² (7 mi²) of it (1.74%) 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 English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Adjacent counties

Pike County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Dubois County is a county located in the state of Indiana, and was established in 1817. ... Spencer County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Daviess County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Henderson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Vanderburgh County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ...

History

Warrick County was formed in 1813. It was named for Capt. Jacob Warrick, who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Jacob Warrick (1773 - 1811) was an Indiana militia leader. ... Combatants Tecumsehs confederacy United States Commanders Tenskwatawa William Henry Harrison Strength 500+ 1,000 regulars and militia Casualties 50+ killed 70+ wounded 68 killed 120 wounded The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and forces of...


Demographics

Warrick County
Population by year

2000 52,383
1990 44,920
1980 41,474
1970 27,972
1960 23,577
1950 21,527
1940 19,435
1930 18,230
1920 19,862
1910 21,911
1900 22,329
1890 21,161
1880 20,162
1870 17,653
1860 13,261
1850 8,811
1840 6,321
1830 2,877
1820 1,749

As of the census² of 2000, there were 52,383 people, 19,438 households, and 15,181 families residing in the county. The population density was 53/km² (136/mi²). There were 20,546 housing units at an average density of 21/km² (54/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.46% White, 1.00% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.65% 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 19,438 households out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.90% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.90% were non-families. 18.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.03. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $48,814, and the median income for a family was $55,497. Males had a median income of $40,491 versus $24,334 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,893. About 3.50% of families and 5.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.30% of those under age 18 and 6.10% 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. ...


Education

The county's school corporation is Warrick County School Corporation which consists of 15 schools (2 high schools,1 senior/junior high, 2 junior highs, and 10 elementary schools)


Cities and towns

Boonville is a city located in Warrick County, Indiana. ... Chandler is a town located in Warrick County, Indiana. ... Elberfeld is a town located in Warrick County, Indiana. ... Lynnville is a town located in Warrick County, Indiana. ... Newburgh is a town in Warrick County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. ... Tennyson is a town located in Warrick 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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