Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County | |
|---|---|
 Location within the U.S. state of Indiana | |
 Indiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′N 85°47′W / 39.52°N 85.79°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Seat | Shelbyville |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 43,445 |
| Website | www |
Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 43,445. The county seat is Shelbyville6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,070 km² (413 mi²). 1,069 km² (413 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water.
Adjacent counties
- Hancock County (north)
- Rush County (east)
- Decatur County (southeast)
- Bartholomew County (south)
- Johnson County (west)
- Marion County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 43,445 people, 16,561 households, and 12,056 families residing in the county. The population density was 41/km² (105/mi²). There were 17,633 housing units at an average density of 16/km² (43/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.26% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,561 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,649, and the median income for a family was $51,271. Males had a median income of $36,809 versus $25,021 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,324. 7.60% of the population and 4.80% of families were below the poverty line. 9.70% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
History
Shelby County was organized in 1821. It was named for Gen. Isaac Shelby, who defeated the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain in the Revolutionary War. Shelby then became the first Governor of Kentucky. During the War of 1812, he led the army of Kentucky into Canada, and defeated the British at the decisive Battle of the Thames in 1813.
