| 词条 | Henry County, Indiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| county = Henry County | state = Indiana | seal = | founded year = 1822 | founded date = | seat wl = New Castle | largest city wl = New Castle | area_total_sq_mi = 394.83 | area_land_sq_mi = 391.88 | area_water_sq_mi = 2.96 | area percentage = 0.75% | census yr = 2010 | pop = 49462 | density_sq_mi = 126 | density_km2 = 48.6 | time zone = Eastern | web = http://www.henryco.net/ | named for = Patrick Henry | district = 6th | footnotes = Indiana county number 33 | ex image = Henry County Courthouse - New Castle, IN.jpg | ex image cap = Henry County Courthouse }} Henry County is a county located in east central Indiana, United States. As of 2010, the population was 49,462.[1] The county seat and largest and only city is New Castle.[2] Henry County is the main setting of the novel Raintree County by Ross Lockridge, Jr.. HistoryHenry County was formed in 1822 from the Delaware New Purchase resulting from the Treaty of St. Mary's in 1818. It was named for Patriot Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia.[3] GeographyAccording to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of {{convert|394.83|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|391.88|sqmi}} (or 99.25%) is land and {{convert|2.96|sqmi}} (or 0.75%) is water.[4] Cities
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Climate and weather{{climate chart|New Castle, Indiana |16|33|2.24 |19|38|2.25 |28|49|2.95 |37|60|3.94 |48|71|4.70 |57|80|4.62 |61|84|4.69 |59|82|3.60 |52|76|2.86 |41|64|2.94 |32|50|3.66 |22|38|2.78 |float=right |units=imperial |clear=both |source=The Weather Channel[6]}} In recent years, average temperatures in New Castle have ranged from a low of {{convert|16|°F}} in January to a high of {{convert|84|°F}} in July, although a record low of {{convert|-26|°F}} was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of {{convert|103|°F}} was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from {{convert|2.24|in}} in January to {{convert|4.70|in}} in May.[6] 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 legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. 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.[7][8]County Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners 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 executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[7][8]County Courts: The county maintains three courts. Circuit Court I, Circuit Court II and Circuit Court III . 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.[8]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.[8]Henry County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district; Indiana Senate district 28;[9] and Indiana House of Representatives districts 54 and 56.[10] {{Hidden begin|titlestyle = background:#ccccff; |title = Presidential elections results }}
Demographics{{US Census population|1830= 6497 |1840= 15128 |1850= 17605 |1860= 20119 |1870= 22986 |1880= 24016 |1890= 23879 |1900= 25088 |1910= 29758 |1920= 34682 |1930= 35238 |1940= 40208 |1950= 45505 |1960= 48899 |1970= 52603 |1980= 53336 |1990= 48139 |2000= 48508 |2010= 49462 |estyear=2016 |estimate=48521 |estref=[12] |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[13] 1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15] 1990-2000[16] 2010-2013[1] }} As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 49,462 people, 19,077 households, and 13,020 families residing in the county.[17] The population density was {{convert|126.2|PD/sqmi}}. There were 21,288 housing units at an average density of {{convert|54.3|/sqmi}}.[18] The racial makeup of the county was 95.7% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 19.9% were German, 13.3% were American, 11.8% were Irish, and 9.1% were English.[19] Of the 19,077 households, 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 41.4 years.[17] The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $52,701. Males had a median income of $42,628 versus $30,226 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,879. About 10.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.[20] Recreation
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References1. ^1 {{cite web |url = http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/18065.html |title = Henry County QuickFacts |accessdate = 2011-09-20 |publisher = United States Census Bureau |deadurl = yes |archiveurl = https://www.webcitation.org/606RsNvT7?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/18065.html |archivedate = 2011-07-11 |df = }} {{Geographic Location2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }} 3. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA155#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=155}} 4. ^National Atlas {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020547/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ |date=2008-12-05 }} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/|title=Directory Browsing is Not Allowed|first=|last=GEO|date=|website=www.census.gov|accessdate=8 April 2018}} 6. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIN0462 |title=Monthly Averages for New Castle, Indiana |accessdate=2011-01-27 |publisher=The Weather Channel}} 7. ^1 {{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}} 8. ^1 2 3 {{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}} 9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3006.htm |title=Indiana Senate Districts |publisher=State of Indiana |accessdate=2011-07-14}} 10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3005.htm |title=Indiana House Districts |publisher=State of Indiana |accessdate=2011-07-14}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|first=David|last=Leip|date=|website=uselectionatlas.org|accessdate=8 April 2018}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 13. ^{{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|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 10, 2014}} 15. ^{{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}} 16. ^{{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}} 17. ^1 2 {{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US18065 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=2015-07-10 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 18. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US18065 |accessdate=2015-07-10 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 19. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0400000US18%7c0500000US18065 |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}} 20. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0400000US18%7c0500000US18065 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=2015-07-10 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} |Centre = Henry County, Indiana |North = Delaware County |Northeast = Randolph County |East = Wayne County |Southeast = Fayette County |South = Rush County |Southwest = Hancock County |West = |Northwest = Madison County }}{{Henry County, Indiana}}{{Indiana}}{{coord|39.93|-85.40|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-IN_source:UScensus1990}} 4 : Henry County, Indiana|Indiana counties|1822 establishments in Indiana|Populated places established in 1822 |
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