Indiana County, Pennsylvania
| Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |
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 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, and it is also interesting since the county boundaries are somewhat shaped like the actual State of Indiana.[citation needed] Its county seat is Indiana[1]. The county proclaims itself the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World", shipping over one million trees annually.[2] The county is entirely in the defined region of the Pittsburgh media market and since 2013 part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area as a consolidated county.[3]
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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Geography[edit]
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.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Jefferson County (north)
- Clearfield County (northeast)
- Cambria County (southeast)
- Westmoreland County (south)
- Armstrong County (west)
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Government and politics[edit]
As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County [1].
- Democratic: 26,653 (45.89%)
- Republican: 24,159 (41.60%)
- Other Parties: 7,265 (12.51%)
County commissioners[edit]
- Rodney Ruddock, Chairman, Republican
- Patricia Evanko, Democrat
- David S. Frick, Republican
Other county offices[edit]
- Coroner, Mike Baker, Republican
- District Attorney, Patrick Dougherty, Democrat
- Prothonotary, Randy Degenkolb, Republican
- Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills, Patricia Streams-Warman, Republican
- Sheriff, Robert Fyock, Republican
- Treasurer, Sandra Kirkland, Democrat
State Representatives[edit]
- Jeff Pyle, Republican, 60th district
- David Reed, Republican, 62nd district
- Sam Smith, Republican, 66th district
State Senator[edit]
- Donald C. White, Republican, 41st district
US Representatives[edit]
- Bill Shuster, Republican, 9th district
Demographics[edit]
| 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[6] 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.
Municipalities[edit]
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities[citation needed]: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Indiana County:
Boroughs[edit]
Townships[edit]
Census-designated places[edit]
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.
Other communities[edit]
Environment[edit]
In 2003 the county was recommended for nonattainment under EPA ozone standards based upon mobile source contribution to smog-forming emissions.[7]
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.[8] The plant also ranked high, in 2003, in the emissions of both sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide ranking 4th and 28th in the nation.[9]
Notable natives and residents[edit]
- John Buccigross, ESPN anchor, former co-host of NHL 2Night
- Samuel Kier, "Grandfather of the American Oil Industry"
- Jim Nance, former football player, Running Back Syracuse University and later professionally with the New England/Boston Patriots
- James Stewart, actor, born in Indiana Borough
- Todd Marino, radio personality
Education[edit]
Public school districts[edit]
- Armstrong School District (pt.)
- Apollo-Ridge School District (pt.)
- Blairsville-Saltsburg School District †
- Harmony Area School District (pt.)
- Homer-Center School District
- Indiana Area School District
- Marion Center Area School District
- Penns Manor Area School District
- Punxsutawney Area School District (pt.)
- Purchase Line School District †
- United School District
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- (pt.) – district partially in Indiana County, with school buildings located in another county.
† - district with facilities within Indiana County, but which also serves other regions.
Post-secondary education[edit]
- Cambria-Rowe Business College – Indiana
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana
- Westmoreland County Community College – Indiana
- WyoTech – Blairsville
See also[edit]
- Indiana County Transit Authority
- List of municipal authorities in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
References[edit]
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "'Tis the season for tree farmers". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. December 20, 2004. Retrieved May 16, 2006.
- ^ http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/bulletins/2013/b13-01.pdf
- ^ http://factfinder2.census.gov
- ^ http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Figure 3. Mobile Source Contribution to Smog-Forming Emissions in Counties Recommended for Nonattainment under New EPA Ozone Standards". Surface Transportation Policy Project. April 16, 2004. Retrieved May 16, 2006.
- ^ "Pa. ranks among worst states for toxic emissions". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. November 18, 2002. Retrieved May 16, 2006.
- ^ Environmental Integrity Project & Public Citizen’s Congress Watch (May 2004). America’s Dirtiest Power Plants: Plugged into the Bush Administration (PDF). Retrieved May 16, 2006.
External links[edit]
- Indiana County official website
- The Indiana County Tourist Bureau
- The Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County
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