| Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |
Location in the state of Pennsylvania |
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Pennsylvania's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | March 30, 1803 |
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| Seat | Indiana |
| Largest city | Indiana |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
834 sq mi (2,160 km²) 829 sq mi (2,147 km²) 5 sq mi (13 km²), 0.60% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
88,880 107/sq mi (41.3/km²) |
| Website | www.countyofindiana.org |
Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, its population was 88,880. Indiana County was created on March 30, 1803, from parts of Westmoreland and Clearfield Counties, and is probably named for the Indiana Territory. Its county seat is Indiana[1]. The county proclaims itself the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World", shipping over one million trees annually.[2]
In 2012, Indiana County will have an unusual distinction of being served by three different area codes. Currently served by area code 724 and area code 814, the pending split of 814 to form area code 582 will give Indiana County three area codes.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 834 square miles (2,160.1 km2), of which 829 square miles (2,147.1 km2) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km2) (0.60%) is water.
| Jefferson County | Clearfield County | |||
| Armstrong County | ||||
| Indiana County, Pennsylvania | ||||
| Westmoreland County | Cambria County |
As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County [1].
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 6,214 |
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| 1820 | 8,882 | 42.9% | |
| 1830 | 14,252 | 60.5% | |
| 1840 | 20,782 | 45.8% | |
| 1850 | 27,170 | 30.7% | |
| 1860 | 33,687 | 24.0% | |
| 1870 | 36,138 | 7.3% | |
| 1880 | 40,527 | 12.1% | |
| 1890 | 42,175 | 4.1% | |
| 1900 | 42,556 | 0.9% | |
| 1910 | 66,210 | 55.6% | |
| 1920 | 80,910 | 22.2% | |
| 1930 | 75,395 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 79,854 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 77,106 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 75,366 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 79,451 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 92,281 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 89,994 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 89,605 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 88,880 | −0.8% | |
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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 89,605 people, 34,123 households, and 22,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 108 people per square mile (42/km²). There were 37,250 housing units at an average density of 45 per square mile (17/km²). 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. 25.9% were of German, 11.6% Italian, 10.7% Irish, 8.6% American, 7.1% English and 6.8% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.
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.
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.
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Indiana County:
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
In 2003 the county was recommended for nonattainment under EPA ozone standards based upon mobile source contribution to smog-forming emissions.[6]
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 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) in Pennsylvania.[7] The plant also ranked high, in 2003, in the emissions of both sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide ranking 4th and 28th in the nation.[8]
† - district with facilities within Indiana County, but which also serves other regions.
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