| Miami County, Indiana | |
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Miami County courthouse in Peru, Indiana
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Location in the state of Indiana |
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Indiana's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1834 |
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| Named for | Miami tribe |
| Seat | Peru |
| Largest City | Peru |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
377.39 sq mi (977 km²) 373.84 sq mi (968 km²) 3.55 sq mi (9 km²), 0.94% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
36,903 98/sq mi (37.93/km²) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.MiamiCountyIN.gov |
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Indiana county number 52 |
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Miami County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 36,903.[1] The county seat is Peru[2].
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Miami County was formed in 1834. It was named for the Miami, a Native American people, many of whom still live in this area.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 377.39 square miles (977.4 km2), of which 373.84 square miles (968.2 km2) (or 99.06%) is land and 3.55 square miles (9.2 km2) (or 0.94%) is water.[4]
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In recent years, average temperatures in Peru have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 83 °F (28 °C) in July, although a record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.89 inches (48 mm) in February to 4.23 inches (107 mm) in June.[5]
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.[6][7]
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[6][7]
Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[7]
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[7]
Miami County is part of Indiana's 5th congressional district; Indiana Senate district 18;[8] and Indiana House of Representatives districts 23, 24 and 32.[9]
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 3,048 |
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| 1850 | 11,304 | 270.9% | |
| 1860 | 16,851 | 49.1% | |
| 1870 | 21,052 | 24.9% | |
| 1880 | 24,083 | 14.4% | |
| 1890 | 25,823 | 7.2% | |
| 1900 | 28,344 | 9.8% | |
| 1910 | 29,350 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 28,668 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 29,032 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 27,926 | −3.8% | |
| 1950 | 28,201 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 38,000 | 34.7% | |
| 1970 | 39,246 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 39,820 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 36,897 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 36,082 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 36,903 | 2.3% | |
| Sources: United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division[10] Census Quickfacts[1] |
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As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 36,082 people, 13,716 households, and 9,806 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 15,299 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.8% were of German, 25.6% American, 9.8% Irish and 9.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,716 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.10% 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 3.00.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,184, and the median income for a family was $45,816. Males had a median income of $34,595 versus $21,311 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,726. About 6.00% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.90% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over.
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