Hendricks County, Indiana
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Congressional district | 4th |
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Indiana county number 32 |
Hendricks County is a
Hendricks County is the third largest county in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hendricks County is currently the second fastest-growing county in Indiana and 85th in the nation.[4][5]
History
After the
The eighth General Assembly of the new state of Indiana met at its then-capital town,
Prior to the New Purchase treaty, the territory of Hendricks County had been occupied by the Dakota tribe, although there were no significant native villages within its future borders. The treaty authorized the territory to be surveyed by the federal government, with land being available for settlement thereafter. This survey work began in the Hendricks County area in 1819, and settlers began moving in as soon thereafter (the first in future Hendricks County in Spring 1820)[9] as land filing was authorized, such that by 1823 there were sufficient inhabitants to justify forming a county.[10] Designated commissioners met in July 1824, and on 12 July selected Danville as its county seat. The town plat was filed for record in October 1824; a court house was erected and in operation there by 1826.[11]
Geography
The county's low rolling hills are entirely devoted to agriculture or urban development, except for wooded drainages. The West Fork of White Lick Creek flows southeastward through the western part of the county and the East Fork flows southward through the east part of the county; the two flows converge at the south county line.[12] The highest point on the terrain (1,030 feet/310 meters ASL) is a small rise 1.5 miles (2.4 km) WNW from Danville.[13]
According to the
Adjacent counties
- Boone County - north
- Marion County - east
- Morgan County - south
- Putnam County - west
- Montgomery County - northwest
Towns
- Amo
- Avon
- Brownsburg
- Clayton
- Coatesville
- Danville - county seat
- Lizton
- North Salem
- Pittsboro
- Plainfield
- Stilesville
Unincorporated communities
- Belleville
- Camby - part
- Cartersburg
- Clermont Heights[15]
- Friendswood
- Gale
- Hadley
- Hazelwood
- Joppa
- Maplewood
- Montclair
- New Winchester
- Pecksburg
- Raintown
- Reno
- Six Points
- Springtown
- Summit
- Tilden
- Center Valley
Townships
Climate
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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.[16]
Transportation
Airport
- 2R2 - Hendricks County Airport
Major highways
Transit
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1830 | 3,975 | — | |
1840 | 11,264 | 183.4% | |
1850 | 14,083 | 25.0% | |
1860 | 16,953 | 20.4% | |
1870 | 20,277 | 19.6% | |
1880 | 22,981 | 13.3% | |
1890 | 21,498 | −6.5% | |
1900 | 21,292 | −1.0% | |
1910 | 20,840 | −2.1% | |
1920 | 20,291 | −2.6% | |
1930 | 19,725 | −2.8% | |
1940 | 20,151 | 2.2% | |
1950 | 24,594 | 22.0% | |
1960 | 40,896 | 66.3% | |
1970 | 53,974 | 32.0% | |
1980 | 69,804 | 29.3% | |
1990 | 75,717 | 8.5% | |
2000 | 104,093 | 37.5% | |
2010 | 145,448 | 39.7% | |
2020 | 174,788 | 20.2% | |
2023 (est.) | 186,387 | [17] | 6.6% |
US Decennial Census[18] 1790-1960[19] 1900-1990[20] 1990-2000[21] 2010[22] |
2010 census
As of the
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.[23]
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
Government and politics
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 legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council 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.[26][27]
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.[26][27]
Courts: The county has six trial courts consisting of a circuit court and five superior courts, the judges of which are elected to 6-year terms in a countywide election. In addition, two magistrates appointed by the elected judges serve the county as judicial officers. There are currently three town courts that also operate in Hendricks County, one each in Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield.
County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[27]
Hendricks County is part of Indiana's 4th congressional district, Indiana Senate districts 23 and 24,[28] and Indiana House of Representatives districts 28, 40, 47, and 91.[29]
Hendricks County is a Republican stronghold. In only one election (1912) was the county carried by a Democratic presidential candidate since 1888.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 53,802 | 60.65% | 32,604 | 36.76% | 2,299 | 2.59% |
2016 | 48,337 | 63.45% | 22,600 | 29.67% | 5,247 | 6.89% |
2012 | 44,312 | 66.37% | 21,112 | 31.62% | 1,337 | 2.00% |
2008 | 39,728 | 61.07% | 24,548 | 37.73% | 778 | 1.20% |
2004 | 38,430 | 73.48% | 13,548 | 25.90% | 324 | 0.62% |
2000 | 28,651 | 71.23% | 10,786 | 26.82% | 784 | 1.95% |
1996 | 22,293 | 63.14% | 9,392 | 26.60% | 3,621 | 10.26% |
1992 | 18,373 | 55.45% | 7,071 | 21.34% | 7,692 | 23.21% |
1988 | 22,090 | 74.12% | 7,643 | 25.65% | 70 | 0.23% |
1984 | 21,307 | 75.73% | 6,659 | 23.67% | 169 | 0.60% |
1980 | 19,366 | 68.88% | 7,412 | 26.36% | 1,339 | 4.76% |
1976 | 16,725 | 64.07% | 9,066 | 34.73% | 313 | 1.20% |
1972 | 17,699 | 79.89% | 4,384 | 19.79% | 70 | 0.32% |
1968 | 12,597 | 59.89% | 5,155 | 24.51% | 3,280 | 15.60% |
1964 | 11,497 | 56.34% | 8,857 | 43.41% | 51 | 0.25% |
1960 | 12,490 | 65.51% | 6,481 | 33.99% | 95 | 0.50% |
1956 | 10,578 | 65.58% | 5,521 | 34.23% | 30 | 0.19% |
1952 | 9,712 | 66.58% | 4,793 | 32.86% | 81 | 0.56% |
1948 | 6,327 | 59.23% | 4,280 | 40.07% | 75 | 0.70% |
1944 | 6,673 | 60.45% | 4,297 | 38.93% | 69 | 0.63% |
1940 | 6,782 | 57.92% | 4,883 | 41.70% | 45 | 0.38% |
1936 | 5,776 | 52.05% | 5,237 | 47.19% | 84 | 0.76% |
1932 | 5,317 | 49.15% | 5,293 | 48.93% | 207 | 1.91% |
1928 | 5,954 | 64.79% | 3,181 | 34.61% | 55 | 0.60% |
1924 | 5,766 | 61.02% | 3,489 | 36.92% | 194 | 2.05% |
1920 | 6,293 | 59.20% | 4,192 | 39.44% | 145 | 1.36% |
1916 | 3,046 | 53.13% | 2,453 | 42.79% | 234 | 4.08% |
1912 | 1,439 | 26.15% | 2,372 | 43.10% | 1,692 | 30.75% |
1908 | 3,231 | 54.28% | 2,571 | 43.19% | 151 | 2.54% |
1904 | 3,434 | 58.82% | 2,164 | 37.07% | 240 | 4.11% |
1900 | 3,426 | 57.65% | 2,359 | 39.69% | 158 | 2.66% |
1896 | 3,409 | 58.06% | 2,365 | 40.28% | 98 | 1.67% |
1892 | 3,020 | 56.35% | 2,028 | 37.84% | 311 | 5.80% |
1888 | 3,297 | 58.62% | 2,083 | 37.04% | 244 | 4.34% |
See also
References
- ^ a b Hadley (1914), p. 8. However, p. 44 of Hadley gives date as 29 December 1823.
- ^ "Hendricks County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Hendricks County ranks 85th in population growth
- ^ "Counties in Indiana". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2007.
- ^ "Profile for Hendricks County IN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 154.
- ^ Hadley, John V. History of Hendricks County, Indiana. BF Brown Co., Indianapolis. pp. 8, 44, 45 (1914)
- ^ Hadley (1914), p. 42
- ^ Hadley (1914), p. 41
- ^ Hadley (1914), p. 46
- ^ Hendricks County IN (Google Maps, accessed 29 August 2020)
- ^ Hendricks County High Point, Indiana (PeakBagger.com, accessed 29 August 2020)
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Clermont Heights, Lincoln Township IN (Google Maps, accessed 29 August 2020)
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Danville IN". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Hendricks County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ a b c Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ "Indiana Senate Districts". State of Indiana. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- ^ "Indiana House Districts". State of Indiana. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US 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
External links
- Hendricks County Government
- Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership
- Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau Archived February 2, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Leadership Hendricks County
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Hendricks County