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White County
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White County Courthouse in Monticello
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Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
Founded | February 1, 1834 (authorized) |
Named for | Isaac White |
Seat | Monticello |
Largest city | Monticello |
Area | |
• Total | 508.68 sq mi (1,317.5 km2) |
• Land | 505.12 sq mi (1,308.3 km2) |
• Water | 3.56 sq mi (9.2 km2) 0.70%% |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 24,688 |
• Estimate
(2023)
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24,917 |
• Density | 48.5335/sq mi (18.7389/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Indiana county number 91 |
White County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 24,688. The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Monticello.
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History
The first white settlers in the future White County arrived in the land west of Tippecanoe River in 1829, and in other parts of the county in 1831. This area was part of Carroll County during that period.
By 1833, so many settlers had entered the area that the state legislature were pressured to have a separate county created. On February 1, 1834, the state approved the creation of this county, directing that it be named for Isaac White. Interim commissioners were named and directed to organize the county during the summer of 1834, and to choose a county seat in September. They did so on September 5, 1834, naming Monticello as the future seat, due to its central location. While the county was being organized, it was attached to Carroll County for administrative and judicial purposes.
The county name honored Isaac White, a colonel from Equality, Illinois who fought and was killed in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.
Alterations were made to the county's boundaries on December 24, 1834, on February 4, 1837, and on February 14, 1839. In addition, the counties of Jasper (1837), Pulaski (1839), Newton (1839), and Benton (1840) removed significant portions of the county's territory. The borders have remained unchanged since 1840.
Geography
The low, rolling hills of White County are entirely devoted to agriculture or to urban development. The Tippecanoe River flows southward through the central part of the county. The highest point on the terrain (770 feet/230 meters ASL) is a gentle rise about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) SSE from Wolcott.
According to the 2010 United States Census, the county has a total area of 508.68 square miles (1,317.5 km2), of which 505.12 square miles (1,308.3 km2) (or 99.30%) is land and 3.56 square miles (9.2 km2) (or 0.70%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Pulaski County - north
- Cass County - east
- Carroll County - southeast
- Tippecanoe County - south
- Benton County - west
- Jasper County - northwest/CST Border
City and towns
- Brookston (town)
- Burnettsville (town)
- Chalmers (town)
- Monon (town)
- Monticello (city/county seat)
- Reynolds (town)
- Wolcott (town)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated places
Townships
- Big Creek
- Cass
- Honey Creek
- Jackson
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Monon
- Prairie
- Princeton
- Round Grove
- Union
- West Point
Major highways
Railroads
- CSX Transportation
- Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in Monticello have ranged from a low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1963 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.94 inches (49 mm) in February to 4.16 inches (106 mm) in July.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1840 | 1,832 | — | |
1850 | 4,761 | 159.9% | |
1860 | 8,258 | 73.5% | |
1870 | 10,554 | 27.8% | |
1880 | 13,795 | 30.7% | |
1890 | 15,671 | 13.6% | |
1900 | 19,138 | 22.1% | |
1910 | 17,602 | −8.0% | |
1920 | 17,351 | −1.4% | |
1930 | 15,831 | −8.8% | |
1940 | 17,037 | 7.6% | |
1950 | 18,042 | 5.9% | |
1960 | 19,709 | 9.2% | |
1970 | 20,995 | 6.5% | |
1980 | 23,867 | 13.7% | |
1990 | 23,265 | −2.5% | |
2000 | 25,267 | 8.6% | |
2010 | 24,643 | −2.5% | |
2020 | 24,688 | 0.2% | |
2023 (est.) | 24,917 | 1.1% | |
US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
2010 Census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 24,643 people, 9,741 households, and 6,849 families in the county. The population density was 48.8 inhabitants per square mile (18.8/km2). There were 12,970 housing units at an average density of 25.7 per square mile (9.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.9% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 3.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.0% were German, 13.3% were Irish, 9.7% were English, and 8.4% were American.
Of the 9,741 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.7% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 41.9 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $52,626. Males had a median income of $39,715 versus $28,880 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,323. About 7.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools in White County are administered by the Frontier School Corporation, North White School Corporation, Tri-County School Corporation and Twin Lakes School Corporation.
High Schools and Middle Schools
- Tri-County Middle/Senior High School
- Frontier Junior-Senior High School
- North White High School
- North White Middle School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Twin Lakes High School
Elementary Schools
- Eastlawn Elementary School
- Frontier Elementary School
- Meadowlawn Elementary School
- Monon Elementary School
- Oaklawn Elementary School
- Tri-County Intermediate School
See also
In Spanish: Condado de White (Indiana) para niños