Indiana County, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Indiana County
U.S. county
Indiana County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
Founded	November 3, 1806
Seat	Indiana
Largest borough	Indiana
Area
• Total	834 sq mi (2,160 km2)
• Land	827 sq mi (2,140 km2)
• Water	7.3 sq mi (19 km2)  0.9%
Population
• Estimate  (2018)	84,503
• Density	105/sq mi (41/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	15th

Indiana County is a county located in the West central part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 88,880. Its county seat is Indiana. Indiana County comprises the Indiana, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-WV-OH Combined Statistical Area.

Prior to the American Revolutionary War, some settlers proposed this as part of a larger, separate colony to be known as Vandalia, but opposing interests and the war intervened. Afterward, claims to the territory by both the states of Virginia and Pennsylvania had to be reconciled. After this land was assigned to Pennsylvania by the federal government according to the placement of the Mason–Dixon line, Indiana County was created on March 30, 1803, from parts of Westmoreland and Clearfield counties and was formally organized in 1806.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 834 square miles (2,160 km²), of which 827 square miles (2,140 km²) is land and 7.3 square miles (19 km²) (0.9%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Jefferson County (north)
• Clearfield County (northeast)
• Cambria County (southeast)
• Westmoreland County (south)
• Armstrong County (west)

Demographics

As of the census 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.

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.

Micropolitan Statistical Area

Map of the Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV Combined Statistical Area (CSA)

The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Indiana County as the Indiana, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA). As of the 2010 U.S. Census the micropolitan area ranked 4th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 50th most populous in the United States with a population of 88,880. Indiana County is also a part of the Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the population of Indiana, as well as the Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland county areas in Pennsylvania. In West Virginia the counties included are Brooke and Hancock. And in Ohio, Jefferson County. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 4th in the State of Pennsylvania and 20th most populous in the United States with a population of 2,660,727.

Communities

Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Indiana County:

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

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.

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Indiana County.

† county seat

Education

Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Public school districts

• Armstrong School District (part)
• Apollo-Ridge School District (part)
• Blairsville-Saltsburg School District (part)
• Harmony Area School District (part)
• Homer-Center School District
• Indiana Area School District
• Marion Center Area School District
• Penns Manor Area School District
• Punxsutawney Area School District (part)
• Purchase Line School District (part)
• United School District

Post-secondary education

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana
• Westmoreland County Community College – Indiana

Notable natives and residents

• Edward Abbey, environmentalist and author
• Henry Homer "Doc" Gessler Professional baseball player and manager, born and died in Indiana Borough.
• James H. Brady, Governor of Idaho 1909–11, U.S. Senator 1913–18, born in Indiana County
• John Buccigross, ESPN anchor, former co-host of NHL 2Night
• Samuel Kier, "Grandfather of the American Oil Industry"
• Mary D. Lowman, one of first women mayors in Kansas; county native
• Ben McAdoo, former head coach, New York Giants
• Jim Nance, football player, running back for Syracuse University and professionally with New England/Boston Patriots
• James Stewart, iconic actor, born in Indiana Borough

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Indiana para niños