Scott County, Indiana

Scott County, Indiana

Scott County Courthouse in Scottsburg, Indiana
Map of Indiana highlighting Scott County
Location in the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Founded 1820
Named for Charles Scott
Seat Scottsburg
Largest city Scottsburg
Area
 • Total 192.75 sq mi (499 km2)
 • Land 190.40 sq mi (493 km2)
 • Water 2.35 sq mi (6 km2), 1.22%
Population
 • (2010) 24,181
 • Density 127/sq mi (49.04/km²)
Congressional districts 6th, 9th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Footnotes: Indiana county number 72

Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 24,181.[1] The county seat is Scottsburg.[2]

History

Scott County was formed in 1820 from portions of Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, and Washington counties. It was named for Gen. Charles Scott, who was Governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812. Much of its water supply comes from Hardy Lake.


Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 192.75 square miles (499.2 km2), of which 190.40 square miles (493.1 km2) (or 98.78%) is land and 2.35 square miles (6.1 km2) (or 1.22%) is water.[3]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Townships

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Climate and weather

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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[4]

In recent years, average temperatures in Scottsburg have ranged from a low of 20 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −32 °F (−36 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 109 °F (43 °C) was recorded in July 1930. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.84 inches (72 mm) in February to 4.75 inches (121 mm) in May.[4]

Government

Presidential Elections Results[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 66.4% 6,074 28.9% 2,642 4.7% 431
2012 52.1% 4,539 45.9% 3,998 2.1% 183
2008 49.8% 4,445 47.8% 4,271 2.5% 219
2004 55.2% 4,793 44.1% 3,822 0.7% 62
2000 47.9% 3,761 49.9% 3,915 2.2% 170
1996 36.4% 2,620 52.7% 3,798 11.0% 789
1992 33.7% 2,649 52.0% 4,085 14.3% 1,125
1988 50.4% 3,455 49.3% 3,378 0.3% 21
1984 54.2% 4,110 45.6% 3,460 0.2% 18
1980 46.8% 3,432 50.4% 3,694 2.8% 203
1976 38.1% 2,657 60.7% 4,229 1.2% 80
1972 55.8% 3,564 43.6% 2,785 0.7% 42
1968 42.6% 2,671 44.6% 2,796 12.8% 800
1964 32.1% 1,992 67.8% 4,205 0.1% 6
1960 51.0% 3,213 48.6% 3,064 0.4% 24
1956 50.6% 3,117 48.9% 3,011 0.5% 28
1952 50.1% 2,984 49.2% 2,931 0.7% 44
1948 43.1% 2,429 55.5% 3,128 1.4% 78
1944 47.1% 2,379 51.9% 2,621 1.1% 54
1940 46.0% 2,285 53.7% 2,668 0.4% 19
1936 42.9% 2,034 56.8% 2,696 0.3% 16
1932 43.0% 1,722 55.9% 2,240 1.2% 46
1928 52.7% 1,719 46.8% 1,527 0.5% 17
1924 44.6% 1,532 53.1% 1,824 2.3% 80
1920 47.5% 1,709 51.4% 1,848 1.1% 40
1916 42.0% 802 55.9% 1,068 2.1% 40
1912 16.8% 327 53.2% 1,033 30.0% 583
1908 43.0% 979 54.5% 1,243 2.5% 57
1904 44.9% 953 51.3% 1,090 3.9% 82
1900 41.2% 874 57.5% 1,221 1.4% 29
1896 40.1% 837 59.2% 1,237 0.7% 15
1892 39.3% 727 56.4% 1,043 4.3% 79
1888 41.3% 743 57.2% 1,030 1.5% 27

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]

Scott County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Todd Young.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18202,334—
18303,09232.5%
18404,24237.2%
18505,88538.7%
18607,30324.1%
18707,8737.8%
18808,3436.0%
18907,833−6.1%
19008,3076.1%
19108,3230.2%
19207,424−10.8%
19306,664−10.2%
19408,97834.7%
195011,51928.3%
196014,46325.6%
197017,14418.5%
198020,42219.1%
199020,9912.8%
200022,9609.4%
201024,1815.3%
Est. 201623,730[9]−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 24,181 people, 9,397 households, and 6,648 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 127.0 inhabitants per square mile (49.0/km2). There were 10,440 housing units at an average density of 54.8 per square mile (21.2/km2).[3] The racial makeup of the county was 97.9% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 20.1% were American, 15.6% were German, 11.9% were Irish, and 10.0% were English.[15]

Of the 9,397 households, 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.3% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 39.3 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $46,775. Males had a median income of $37,505 versus $30,107 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,414. About 12.2% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.[16]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Scott County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  4. 1 2 "Monthly Averages for Scottsburg, Indiana". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
  5. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  6. 1 2 Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  8. ↑ "Conressman Todd Young". House.Gov. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  9. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  15. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  16. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-10.

Coordinates: 38°41′N 85°44′W / 38.69°N 85.74°W / 38.69; -85.74

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