Hendricks County, Indiana

Hendricks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 145,448.[1] The county seat is Danville.[2]

Hendricks County
U.S. county
Hendricks County courthouse in Danville, Indiana
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°46′N 86°31′W
Country United States
State Indiana
Founded1824
Named forWilliam Hendricks
SeatDanville
Largest townPlainfield
Area
 • Total408.78 sq mi (1,058.7 km2)
 • Land406.91 sq mi (1,053.9 km2)
 • Water1.87 sq mi (4.8 km2)  0.46%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
170,311
 • Density356.0/sq mi (137.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.hendricks.in.us
Indiana county number 32

Hendricks County is the third largest county within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hendricks County is currently the second fastest-growing county in Indiana and 85th in the nation.[3][4]

History

Hendricks County was formed in 1824. It is named for Indiana Governor William Hendricks, who was serving at the time the County was formed.[5][6]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 408.78 square miles (1,058.7 km2), of which 406.91 square miles (1,053.9 km2) (or 99.54%) is land and 1.87 square miles (4.8 km2) (or 0.46%) is water.[7]

Communities
  • Mill Creek Community

Cities and towns

Unincorporated Communities

Townships

Adjacent counties

Climate
Danville, Indiana
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[8]

In recent years, average temperatures in Danville have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −27 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.41 inches (61 mm) in February to 4.42 inches (112 mm) in July.[8]

Transportation

Airport

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18303,975—
184011,264183.4%
185014,08325.0%
186016,95320.4%
187020,27719.6%
188022,98113.3%
189021,498−6.5%
190021,292−1.0%
191020,840−2.1%
192020,291−2.6%
193019,725−2.8%
194020,1512.2%
195024,59422.0%
196040,89666.3%
197053,97432.0%
198069,80429.3%
199075,7178.5%
2000104,09337.5%
2010145,44839.7%
Est. 2019170,311[9]17.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2019[1]
Age and gender distribution in Hendricks County

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 145,448 people, 52,368 households, and 39,698 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 357.4 inhabitants per square mile (138.0/km2). There were 55,454 housing units at an average density of 136.3 per square mile (52.6/km2).[7] The racial makeup of the county was 90.1% white, 4.9% black or African American, 2.1% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.0% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 28.3% were German, 16.2% were English, 15.2% were Irish, and 9.4% were American.[15]

Of the 52,368 households, 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.2% were non-families, and 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 36.7 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $77,397. Males had a median income of $54,945 versus $38,919 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,880. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Government
See also: Government of Indiana

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.[17][18]

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.[17][18]

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.[18]

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.[18]

Hendricks County is part of Indiana's 4th congressional district; Indiana Senate districts 23 and 24;[19] and Indiana House of Representatives districts 28, 40, 47 and 91.[20]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 63.5% 48,337 29.7% 22,600 6.9% 5,247
2012 66.4% 44,312 31.6% 21,112 2.0% 1,337
2008 61.1% 39,728 37.7% 24,548 1.2% 778
2004 73.5% 38,430 25.9% 13,548 0.6% 324
2000 71.2% 28,651 26.8% 10,786 2.0% 784
1996 63.1% 22,293 26.6% 9,392 10.3% 3,621
1992 55.5% 18,373 21.3% 7,071 23.2% 7,692
1988 74.1% 22,090 25.7% 7,643 0.2% 70
1984 75.7% 21,307 23.7% 6,659 0.6% 169
1980 68.9% 19,366 26.4% 7,412 4.8% 1,339
1976 64.1% 16,725 34.7% 9,066 1.2% 313
1972 79.9% 17,699 19.8% 4,384 0.3% 70
1968 59.9% 12,597 24.5% 5,155 15.6% 3,280
1964 56.3% 11,497 43.4% 8,857 0.3% 51
1960 65.5% 12,490 34.0% 6,481 0.5% 95
1956 65.6% 10,578 34.2% 5,521 0.2% 30
1952 66.6% 9,712 32.9% 4,793 0.6% 81
1948 59.2% 6,327 40.1% 4,280 0.7% 75
1944 60.5% 6,673 38.9% 4,297 0.6% 69
1940 57.9% 6,782 41.7% 4,883 0.4% 45
1936 52.1% 5,776 47.2% 5,237 0.8% 84
1932 49.2% 5,317 48.9% 5,293 1.9% 207
1928 64.8% 5,954 34.6% 3,181 0.6% 55
1924 61.0% 5,766 36.9% 3,489 2.1% 194
1920 59.2% 6,293 39.4% 4,192 1.4% 145
1916 53.1% 3,046 42.8% 2,453 4.1% 234
1912 26.2% 1,439 43.1% 2,372 30.8% 1,692
1908 54.3% 3,231 43.2% 2,571 2.5% 151
1904 58.8% 3,434 37.1% 2,164 4.1% 240
1900 57.7% 3,426 39.7% 2,359 2.7% 158
1896 58.1% 3,409 40.3% 2,365 1.7% 98
1892 56.4% 3,020 37.8% 2,028 5.8% 311
1888 58.6% 3,297 37.0% 2,083 4.3% 244

See also

References
  1. "Hendricks County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Hendricks County ranks 85th in population growth
  4. "Counties in Indiana". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2007.
  5. "Profile for Hendricks County, Indiana, IN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 154.
  7. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  8. "Monthly Averages for Danville, Indiana". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  9. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  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. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  15. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  16. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  17. Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  18. Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  19. "Indiana Senate Districts". State of Indiana. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  20. "Indiana House Districts". State of Indiana. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  21. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 17, 2018.

Further reading
  • Balough, Linda and Betty Bartley. A Pictorial History of Hendricks County, Indiana. Marceline: Walsworth Publishing Company (1999). ISBN 1-57864-074-1
  • Hadley, John Vestal. History of Hendricks County, Indiana, her people, industries and institutions. Charleston: Nabo Press (2010). ISBN 1-178-24317-6


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