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Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°39′N 79°05′W / 40.65°N 79.09°W / 40.65; -79.09
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Indiana County
County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Indiana County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°39′N 79°05′W / 40.65°N 79.09°W / 40.65; -79.09
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedMarch 30, 1803
SeatIndiana
Largest cityIndiana
Area
 • Total
834 sq mi (2,160 km2)
 • Land829 sq mi (2,150 km2)
 • Water5 sq mi (10 km2)  0.60%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
89,605
 • Density110/sq mi (42/km2)
Websitewww.countyofindiana.org

Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2000, its population was 89,605. Indiana County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. Indiana County was created on March 30, 1803 from parts of Westmoreland and Clearfield Counties, and is probably named for the Indiana Territory. Its county seat is Indiana6. The county proclaims itself the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World", shipping over one million trees annually.[1]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,161 km² (834 sq mi). 2,148 km² (829 sq mi) of it is land and 13 km² (5 sq mi) of it (0.60%) is water.

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 89,605 people, 34,123 households, and 22,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 42/km² (108/sq mi). There were 37,250 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (45/sq mi). 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.

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.

Municipalities

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.

Environment

In 2003 the county was recommended for nonattainment under EPA ozone standards based upon mobile source contribution to smog-forming emissions.[2]

The county is also the site of the Homer City Generating Station, a coal-burning power plant. The plant has caught the attention of environmentalists as being ranked second in emissions, in 2002, of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) in Pennsylvania.[3] The plant also ranked high, in 2003, in the emissions of both sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide ranking 4th and 28th in the nation.[4]

Natives and residents of note

Education

Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Public School Districts

+ serving mostly students from bordering county, with school buildings located in another county

Post-Secondary Education

References

  1. ^ "'Tis the season for tree farmers". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. December 20, 2004. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ "Figure 3. Mobile Source Contribution to Smog-Forming Emissions in Counties Recommended for Nonattainment under New EPA Ozone Standards". Surface Transportation Policy Project. April 16, 2004. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. ^ "Pa. ranks among worst states for toxic emissions". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. November 18, 2002. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. ^ Environmental Integrity Project & Public Citizen’s Congress Watch (2004). "America's Dirtiest Power Plants: Plugged into the Bush Administration" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

40°39′N 79°05′W / 40.65°N 79.09°W / 40.65; -79.09

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