Pulaski County, Indiana

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Pulaski County, Indiana
County
Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac
Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°02′N 86°41′W / 41.033°N 86.683°W / 41.033; -86.683Coordinates: 41°02′N 86°41′W / 41.033°N 86.683°W / 41.033; -86.683
Country United States
State Indiana
EstablishedFebruary 7, 1835
Named forCount Casimir Pulaski
County seatWinamac
Largest townWinamac
(population and total area)
Incorporated
Municipalities
hide
Four towns
Government
 • TypeCounty
 • BodyBoard of Commissioners
 • CommissionerKenneth R. “Kenny” Becker
 • CommissionerJerome C. “Jerry” Locke
 • CommissionerJohn M. “Mike” McClure
Area
 • Total434.53 sq mi (1,125.4 km2)
 • Land433.65 sq mi (1,123.1 km2)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.3 km2)
Area rank25th largest county in Indiana
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,402
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,469
 • Rank84th largest county in Indiana
2,237th largest county in U.S.[1]
 • Density30.9/sq mi (11.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
46366, 46374, 46511, 46939, 46960, 46978, 46985, 46996, 47946, 47957, 47959-60
Area code574
Congressional district2nd
Indiana Senate districts5th and 18th
Indiana House of Representatives districts16th and 20th
FIPS code18-131
GNIS feature ID0446852
U.S. and State RoutesUS 35.svg US 421.svg Indiana 14.svg Indiana 39.svg
Indiana 114.svg Indiana 119.svg Indiana 143.svg
AirportArens Field
WaterwayTippecanoe River
Websitewww.pulaskionline.org
  • Indiana county number 66
Demographics (2010)[2]
White Black Asian
97.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Islander Native Other Hispanic
(any race)
0.0% 0.3% 1.6% 2.4%

Pulaski County (/pʊˈlæskaɪ/ pə-ˈlæ-ski[3]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2010 U.S. census, the population was 13,402.[4] The county seat is Winamac.[5]

History[]

Pulaski County was organized in 1835.[6]

Geography[]

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 434.53 square miles (1,125.4 km2), of which 433.65 square miles (1,123.1 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.88 square miles (2.3 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[7]

Major highways[]

Railroads[]

  • CSX Transportation

Adjacent counties[]

Municipalities[]

Towns[]

The municipalities in Pulaski County, and their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Census-designated places[]

Other unincorporated places[]

Townships[]

The 12 townships of Pulaski County, with their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Education[]

Public schools in Pulaski County are administered by four districts:

High Schools

  • Winamac Community High School
  • West Central High School

Middle Schools

  • Winamac Community Middle School
  • West Central Middle School

Elementary Schools

  • Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
  • West Central Elementary School

Hospitals[]

  • Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac – 25 beds

Climate and weather[]

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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[8]

In recent years, average temperatures in Winamac have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −29 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 102 °F (39 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.68 inches (43 mm) in February to 4.09 inches (104 mm) in June.[8]

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 fiscal-legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four members are elected from county districts, and three are elected at-large. 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.[9][10]

Board of Commissioners: The executive-legislative body of the county is the board of commissioners. The commissioners represent geographic districts, but 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 adopting and executing legislation, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[9][10]

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. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[10]

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.[10]

Pulaski County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and in 2016 was represented by Jackie Walorski in the United States Congress.[11]

Presidential elections results

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1840561—
18502,595362.6%
18605,711120.1%
18707,80136.6%
18809,85126.3%
189011,23314.0%
190014,03324.9%
191013,312−5.1%
192012,385−7.0%
193011,195−9.6%
194012,0567.7%
195012,4933.6%
196012,8372.8%
197012,534−2.4%
198013,2585.8%
199012,643−4.6%
200013,7558.8%
201013,402−2.6%
2018 (est.)12,469[13]−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]
1790-1960[15] 1900-1990[16]
1990-2000[17] 2010-2013[4]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,402 people, 5,282 households, and 3,707 families residing in the county.[18] The population density was 30.9 inhabitants per square mile (11.9/km2). There were 6,060 housing units at an average density of 14.0 per square mile (5.4/km2).[7] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[18] In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were German, 12.2% were Irish, 8.6% were English, and 8.2% were American.[19]

Of the 5,282 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.8% were non-families, and 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 41.7 years.[18]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $50,903. Males had a median income of $43,624 versus $27,131 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,491. About 13.4% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[20]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "USA Counties in Profile". STATS Indiana. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  2. ^ U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics 2010, Table DP-1, 2010 Demographic Profile Data. U.S. Census website. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  3. ^ This pronunciation is derived from the following=Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski of Ślepowron (Polish pronunciation: [kaˈʑimjɛʂ puˈwaskʲi]; English: Casimir Pulaski /ˈkæ.zɪ.ˌmɪər pəˈlæ.skiː/
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Pulaski County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2015-09-05. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ^ "Pulaski County, Indiana". Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "Monthly Averages for Winamac, Indiana". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  11. ^ walorski.house.gov
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
  13. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  15. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  17. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  18. ^ Jump up to: a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  19. ^ "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 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  20. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2015-07-10.

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