Fulton County, Indiana
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| Fulton County, Indiana | |
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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 Indiana's location in the USA |
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| Founded | 1836 |
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| Seat | Rochester |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
954 km² (369 mi²) 954 km² (369 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²), 0.77% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
20,511 56/sq mi (21/km²) |
| Website: www.co.fulton.in.us | |
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population was 20,511. The county seat is Rochester6.
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[edit] History
Fulton County was formed in 1836. It was named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 962 km² (371 mi²). 954 km² (369 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.77%) is water.
[edit] Major highways
- U.S. Highway 31
- Indiana State Road 14
- Indiana State Road 17
- Indiana State Road 19
- Indiana State Road 25
- Indiana State Road 114
[edit] Railroads
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Marshall County (north)
- Kosciusko County (northeast)
- Wabash County (east)
- Miami County (southeast)
- Cass County (south)
- Pulaski County (west)
- Starke County (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
| Fulton County Population by year |
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2000 20,511 |
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As of the census2 of 2000, there were 20,511 people, 8,082 households, and 5,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 21/km² (56/mi²). There were 9,123 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (25/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.21% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 2.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,082 households out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,290, and the median income for a family was $44,865. Males had a median income of $32,602 versus $21,657 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,950. About 5.00% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.50% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Cities and towns
[edit] Townships
- Aubbeenaubbee
- Henry
- Liberty
- Newcastle
- Richland
- Rochester
- Union
- Wayne
[edit] Education
Public schools in Fulton County are administered by the Caston School Corporation, the Rochester Community School Corporation and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.
High Schools and Middle Schools
- Caston Junior-Senior High School
- Rochester High School
- Rochester Middle School
- Tippecanoe Valley High School
- Tippecanoe Valley Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Akron Elementary
- Caston Elementary School
- Columbia Elementary School
- Mentone Elementary
- Riddle Elementary School
[edit] External links
- Caston School Corporation
- Rochester Community School Corporation
- Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation
[edit] 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 0-934213-48-8.
