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词条 Vanderburgh County, Indiana
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

     Regional  Adjacent counties  Cities and towns  Census-designated places  Unincorporated towns  Townships  Major highways 

  3. Climate and weather

  4. Government

  5. Demographics

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Vanderburgh County
| state = Indiana
| seal = Vanderburgh County in seal.png
| founded = January 7, 1818
| seat wl= Evansville
| largest city wl = Evansville
| area_total_sq_mi = 236.33
| area_land_sq_mi = 233.48
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.86
| area percentage = 1.21%
| census yr =
| pop = 182006
| census estimate yr = 2014
| density_km2 = 295.81
| footnotes =
  • Indiana county number 82
  • Seventh-largest county in Indiana by population as of 2010
  • Eighth-smallest county in Indiana by area

| web = www.vanderburghgov.org
| ex image =Oldcourthouse.jpg
| ex image cap= The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
| district = 8th
| time zone = Central
| named for = Henry Vanderburgh
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|agencyname = Vanderburgh County
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|subdivtype = County (United States)
|subdivname = Vanderburgh
|divtype = State
|divname = Indiana
|country = United States
|legaljuris = opsjuris
|police = yes
|local = yes
|stations =
|lockuptype = Jail
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|chief1name = Dave Wedding
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}}Vanderburgh County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 179,703.[1] The county seat is in Evansville.[2] While Vanderburgh County was the seventh-largest county in 2010 population with 179,703 people, it is also the eighth-smallest county in area in Indiana and the smallest in southwestern Indiana, covering only {{convert|236|sqmi}}. In 2012, the population was 180,835.[3]

Vanderburgh County forms the core of the Evansville metropolitan statistical area.

History

Vanderburgh County was formed on January 7, 1818, from Gibson, Posey, and Warrick counties. It was named for Captain Henry Vanderburgh, Revolutionary War veteran and judge for the Indiana Territory.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has an area of {{convert|236.33|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|233.48|sqmi}} (or 98.79%) is land and {{convert|2.86|sqmi}} (or 1.21%) is water.[4]

Regional

  • Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area
  • Southwestern Indiana

Adjacent counties

  • Gibson County – north
  • Posey County – west
  • Henderson County, Kentucky – south
  • Warrick County – east

Cities and towns

  • Darmstadt
  • Evansville

Census-designated places

  • Highland
  • Melody Hill

Unincorporated towns

  • Armstrong
  • Belknap
  • Country Club Meadows
  • Crossroads
  • Cypress
  • Daylight
  • Earle
  • Elliott
  • Erskine Station
  • Harwood
  • Hillsdale
  • Inglefield
  • Kasson
  • Knob Hill
  • Kratzville
  • Lakewood Hills
  • Martin
  • McCutchanville
  • Mechanicsville
  • Mud Center
  • Nisbet
  • Rahm
  • Red Bank
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Wendel
  • Smythe
  • Stacer
  • Stringtown
  • Vaughan

Townships

(2000 Population)

  • Armstrong (1,651)
  • Center (32,220)
  • German (7,354)
  • Knight (67,941)
  • Perry (23,687)
  • Pigeon (33,682)
  • Scott (5,445)
  • Union (392)

Major highways

  • {{Jct|state=IN|I|64}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|I|69}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|US|41}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|SR|57}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|SR|62}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|SR|65}}
  • {{Jct|state=IN|SR|66}}

Climate and weather

{{climate chart
|Evansville, Indiana|25|42|3.14
|29|48|3.27
|37|59|4.50
|46|70|4.54
|55|79|4.78
|64|87|4.21
|69|91|4.11
|67|90|3.10
|60|83|3.17
|48|72|2.96
|39|58|4.30
|29|46|3.68
|float=right
|units=imperial
|clear=both
|source=The Weather Channel[4]}}

In recent years, average temperatures in Evansville have ranged from a low of {{convert|25|F|}} in January to a high of {{convert|91|F|}} in July, although a record low of {{convert|-17|F|}} was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of {{convert|109|F|}} was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from {{convert|2.96|in}} in October to {{convert|4.78|in}} in May.[4]

Government

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 branch of the county government that has the legislative responsibilities for the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts and three are elected at-large by the entire county. 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.[5][6]Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide but must live within the district of the seat they hold, 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 executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[5][6]Court: The county has eight state trial courts of original jurisdiction. One circuit court and seven superior courts. The judges offices are non-partisan with terms of six years. A judge must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judges are assisted by magistrates that are appointed. circuit court.[6]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.[6]{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Presidential elections results[7]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
55.2% 40,4965.9% 4,343
54.3% 39,3892.0% 1,474
48.2% 37,5121.3% 978
58.7% 41,4630.6% 424
54.1% 35,8461.7% 1,153
43.2% 28,5099.9% 6,518
39.4% 30,27116.6% 12,770
55.3% 38,9280.4% 255
56.7% 40,9940.4% 287
51.1% 36,2486.8% 4,804
51.9% 37,9750.4% 325
68.3% 48,8060.7% 468
49.3% 38,23110.3% 8,020
37.1% 27,2310.5% 380
52.9% 41,0680.3% 237
57.7% 42,4620.4% 297
58.2% 42,0100.6% 459
45.3% 27,5841.2% 732
46.9% 30,6840.5% 338
42.3% 28,4170.4% 283
25.8% 14,7251.5% 870
33.9% 16,8732.1% 1,051
59.4% 29,0670.4% 192
55.3% 25,9078.0% 3,763
52.4% 19,35710.0% 3,685
47.5% 9,9664.7% 979
27.4% 4,83931.8% 5,624
49.4% 9,1167.0% 1,294
51.7% 8,62413.1% 2,187
51.6% 8,2283.4% 544
52.7% 8,0680.6% 97
48.5% 6,1753.0% 386
50.2% 6,0270.7% 82
{{see also|Government of Indiana}}{{Hidden end}}

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1820= 1798
|1830= 2611
|1840= 6250
|1850= 11414
|1860= 20552
|1870= 33145
|1880= 42193
|1890= 59809
|1900= 71769
|1910= 77438
|1920= 92293
|1930= 113320
|1940= 130783
|1950= 160422
|1960= 165794
|1970= 168772
|1980= 167515
|1990= 165058
|2000= 171922
|2010= 179703
|estyear=2016
|estimate=181721
|estref=[8]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790–1960[10] 1900–1990[11]
1990–2000[12] 2010–2013[1]
}}

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 179,703 people, 74,454 households, and 45,118 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was {{convert|769.7|PD/sqmi}}. There were 83,003 housing units at an average density of {{convert|355.5|/sqmi}}.[14] The racial makeup of the county was 86.2% white, 9.1% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 32.3% were German, 18.3% were American, 11.7% were Irish, and 9.4% were English.[15]

Of the 74,454 households, 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.4% were non-families, and 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 37.5 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $57,076. Males had a median income of $42,663 versus $31,037 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,945. About 10.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

References

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1. ^{{cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/18163.html |title=Vanderburgh County QuickFacts |accessdate=2011-09-25 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}
3. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=6 June 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602094321/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archivedate=2 June 2013|df=}}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIN0190 |title=Monthly Averages for Evansville, Indiana |accessdate=2011-01-27 |publisher=The Weather Channel}}
5. ^{{cite web|author=Indiana Code|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar2/ch3.html |title=Title 36, Article 2, Section 3|accessdate=2008-09-16|publisher=IN.gov}}
6. ^{{cite web|author= Indiana Code |url= http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title3/ar10/ch2.pdf |format=PDF|title= Title 2, Article 10, Section 2 |accessdate=2008-09-16|publisher=IN.gov}}
7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=2018-05-20}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 10, 2014}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 10, 2014}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/in190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 10, 2014}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 10, 2014}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US18163 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=2015-07-10 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US18163 |accessdate=2015-07-10 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
15. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0400000US18%7c0500000US18163 |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2015-07-10 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
16. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0400000US18%7c0500000US18163 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2015-07-10 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

External links

  • Official Vanderburgh County Website
{{Geographic Location
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|North = Gibson County
|Northeast =
|East = Warrick County
|Southeast =
|South = Henderson County, Kentucky
|Southwest =
|West = Posey County
|Northwest =
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