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Perry County, Indiana
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Location in the state of Indiana

Indiana's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded1814
SeatTell City
Largest townTell City
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
386 sq mi (1001 km)
381 sq mi (988 km)
5 sq mi (13 km), 1.28%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
18,899
50/sq mi (19/km)
Time zoneCentral: UTC-6/-5
Named for: Oliver Hazard Perry
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population was 18,899. The county seat is Tell City6. It is the hilliest county in Indiana.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,001 km² (386 mi²). 988 km² (381 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it (1.28%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Roads and highways

Interstate 64 cuts across the northern portion of the county. State Road 66, designated as the Ohio River Scenic Byway for most of its course in the county, is the most heavily traveled road by residents and visitors alike, adjacent to the three most populated towns in the county as well as most major tourist destinations. State Road 37 connects the county to Bloomington and Indianapolis. Other state roads in the county include State Road 62, which closely parallels I-64; State Road 145, which winds through the western parts of the county; State Road 166, which is little more than a road to and from the hamlet of Tobinsport; State Road 237, which connects Cannelton directly to State Road 37 (also the site of a bridge on the Ohio River); a short run of State Road 545 near Troy; and State Road 70 which connects State Road 37 with State Road 66.

History

Perry County was formed in 1814. It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British squadron in the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.

Demographics

'''Perry County
Population by year


2000 18,899
1990 19,107
1980 19,346
1970 19,075
1960 17,232
1950 17,367
1940 17,770
1930 16,625
1920 16,692
1910 18,078
1900 18,778
1890 18,240
1880 16,997
1870 14,801
1860 11,847
1850 7,268
1840 4,655
1830 3,369
1820 2,330
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 18,899 people, 7,270 households, and 5,074 families residing in the county. The population density was 19/km² (50/mi²). There were 8,223 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.61% White, 1.45% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.5% were of German, 19.7% American, 10.0% Irish, 9.3% French and 9.2% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 7,270 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county the population was spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 107.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,246, and the median income for a family was $43,743. Males had a median income of $31,554 versus $22,123 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,673. About 7.10% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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References

  • Forstall, Richard L. (editor) (1996). Population of states and counties of the United States: 1790 to 1990 : from the twenty-one decennial censuses. United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division. ISBN 0-934213-48-8. 
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State of Indiana
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Nickname(s): The Hoosier State

Motto(s): The Crossroads of America

Official language(s) English

Capital Indianapolis (785,597)

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City of Tell City
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Oliver Hazard Perry (August 23, 1785 – August 23, 1819) was an officer in the United States Navy. He served in the War of 1812 against Britain and earned the nickname "Hero of Lake Erie" for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie.
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The State of Indiana

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Nickname(s): The Hoosier State

Motto(s): The Crossroads of America

Official language(s) English

Capital Indianapolis (785,597)

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A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. In the Northeast United States, the statutory term often is shire town, but colloquially county seat is the term in use there.
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City of Tell City
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Location in the state of Indiana
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