Dearborn County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Dearborn County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. As of 2010, the population was 50,047. It is part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area. The county seat
is Lawrenceburg
.
(DR), an officer in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812
. Dearborn was U.S. Secretary of War at the time the County was named. Early growth was centered around Lawrenceburg which was an important railroad junction connecting two of the regions major rail lines.
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, and by the Indiana Code
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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.
Board of 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.
Court: Dearborn County's courts consist of a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. Judges are elected to six year terms. Lawrenceburg and Aurora also have City Courts. Judges there serve four year terms.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
, prosecuting attorney, 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 a party
affiliation and to be residents of the county.
Dearborn County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district
and Indiana's 9th congressional district
; Indiana Senate
district 43; and Indiana House of Representatives
districts 55 and 68.
of 2000, there were 46,109 people, 16,832 households, and 12,775 families residing in the county. The population density
was 151 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 17,791 housing units at an average density of 58 per square mile (23/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.06% White
, 0.62% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.18% from other races
, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 41.3% were of German
, 18.5% American
, 9.8% Irish
and 8.8% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 16,832 households out of which 37.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.50% were married couples
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.10% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,899, and the median income for a family was $54,806. Males had a median income of $38,687 versus $26,148 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $20,431. About 4.80% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. As of 2010, the population was 50,047. It is part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Dearborn County...
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History
Dearborn County was formed in 1803. It was named for Dr. Henry DearbornHenry Dearborn
Henry Dearborn was an American physician, a statesman and a veteran of both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Born to Simon Dearborn and Sarah Marston in North Hampton, New Hampshire, he spent much of his youth in Epping, where he attended public schools...
(DR), an officer in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. Dearborn was U.S. Secretary of War at the time the County was named. Early growth was centered around Lawrenceburg which was an important railroad junction connecting two of the regions major rail lines.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 307.42 square miles (796.2 km²), of which 305.03 square miles (790 km²) (or 99.22%) is land and 2.38 square miles (6.2 km²) (or 0.77%) is water. Part of the southeastern county line is formed by the Ohio RiverOhio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
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Cities and towns
- AuroraAurora, IndianaAurora is a city in Lawrenceburg and Center townships of Dearborn County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,965 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Aurora is located at ....
- BrightBright, IndianaBright is a census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,693 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bright is located at , near Cincinnati....
- DillsboroDillsboro, IndianaDillsboro is a town in Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,327 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1830 and named after James Dill, a general in the war of 1812 who beforehand had achieved limited success as a hotel clerk.-Geography:Dillsboro is located at...
- GreendaleGreendale, IndianaGreendale is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,520 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Greendale is located at ....
- Hidden ValleyHidden Valley, IndianaHidden Valley is a census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census.-History:...
- LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, IndianaLawrenceburg is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Dearborn County...
- Moores HillMoores Hill, IndianaMoores Hill is a town in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 597 at the 2010 census.-History:Platted in 1839 by Adam Moore and Andrew Stevens, it originally contained nine lots adjacent to Moore 's gristmill. Many early settlers in the town were Methodist...
- Saint Leon
- West HarrisonWest Harrison, IndianaWest Harrison is a town in Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 289 at the 2010 census.-Geography:West Harrison is located at ....
Townships
- Caesar CreekCaesar Creek Township, Dearborn County, IndianaCaesar Creek Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 286.-Unincorporated towns:* Farmers Retreat-References:*...
- CenterCenter Township, Dearborn County, IndianaCenter Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,431.-Geography:Center Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Cochran* Texas* Utah...
- ClayClay Township, Dearborn County, IndianaClay Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,051.-Geography:Clay Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Major highways:* U.S. Route 50* Indiana State Road 62...
- HarrisonHarrison Township, Dearborn County, IndianaHarrison Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,108.-Geography:Harrison Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Cities and towns:* Bright...
- HoganHogan Township, Dearborn County, IndianaHogan Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,138.-Geography:Hogan Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Mount Sinai* Wilmington...
- JacksonJackson Township, Dearborn County, IndianaJackson Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,419.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Hubbells Corner...
- KelsoKelso Township, Dearborn County, IndianaKelso Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,912.-Geography:Kelso Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dover* New Alsace...
- LawrenceburgLawrenceburg Township, Dearborn County, IndianaLawrenceburg Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 10,434.-Geography:Lawrenceburg Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- LoganLogan Township, Dearborn County, IndianaLogan Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,513.-Geography:Logan Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Major highways:* Interstate 74...
- ManchesterManchester Township, Dearborn County, IndianaManchester Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,930.-Geography:Manchester Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bonnell...
- MillerMiller Township, Dearborn County, IndianaMiller Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,605.-Geography:Miller Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Cities and towns:* Bright...
- SpartaSparta Township, Dearborn County, IndianaSparta Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,809.-Geography:Sparta Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Chesterville* Cold Springs...
- WashingtonWashington Township, Dearborn County, IndianaWashington Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,488.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-References:* * -External links:* *...
- YorkYork Township, Dearborn County, IndianaYork Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 985.-References:* * -External links:* *...
Major highways
- Interstate 74Interstate 74Interstate 74 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Its western end is at an intersection with Interstate 80 in Davenport, Iowa; the eastern end of its Midwest segment is at an intersection with Interstate 75 in Cincinnati, Ohio...
- Interstate 275Interstate 275 (Ohio)Interstate 275 is an loop in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky that forms a complete beltway around the Cincinnati, Ohio area. It is the only auxiliary interstate that enters three states, including one state that the parent route does not enter . It is the longest loop interstate highway in the United...
- U.S. Route 50U.S. Route 50U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. Until 1972, when it was replaced by Interstate Highways west of the Sacramento area, it extended to San Francisco, near...
- U.S. Route 52U.S. Route 52U.S. Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern, eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S...
- Indiana State Road 1Indiana State Road 1State Road 1 is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Indiana. Its southern terminus is at U.S. Highway 50 in east-central Dearborn County, just east of Lawrenceburg. Its northern terminus is at U.S...
- Indiana State Road 46Indiana State Road 46State Road 46 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west state highway in the southern half of Indiana.-Route description:The western terminus of SR 46 is at U.S. Route 40 in central Vigo County, just east of Terre Haute...
- Indiana State Road 48Indiana State Road 48State Road 48 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west state highway running through southern Indiana. It has three distinct and separate sections. The western terminus of SR 48 is at State Road 63 and the eastern terminus at U.S. Route 50.- Western section :The western section...
- Indiana State Road 56Indiana State Road 56State Road 56 in the U.S. state of Indiana is a route that travels the south central part of the state from west to east.-Route description:...
- Indiana State Road 62Indiana State Road 62State Road 62 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west route that runs from the Illinois state line in the southwest corner of Indiana to the Louisville, Kentucky area, then northeast toward the Cincinnati, Ohio area.-Route description:...
- Indiana State Road 101Indiana State Road 101State Road 101 in the U.S. state of Indiana is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of Indiana that exists in four sections with a combined length of .-First section:...
- Indiana State Road 350Indiana State Road 350State Road 350 in the U.S. state of Indiana is an east–west state highway in the southeastern corner of Indiana. The road's western terminus is at U.S. Route 421 in Osgood. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 50 in Aurora.-Route description:...
Adjacent counties
- Franklin CountyFranklin County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 22,151 people, 7,868 households, and 6,129 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 8,596 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile...
(north) - Butler CountyButler County, OhioButler County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 368,130. Its county seat is Hamilton. It is named for General Richard Butler, who died in 1791 fighting Indians in northern Ohio. Butler's army marched out of Fort Hamilton, where the city of...
, OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
(northeast) - Hamilton CountyHamilton County, OhioAs of 2000, there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,075 people per square mile . There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile...
, OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
(east) - Boone CountyBoone County, KentuckyBoone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone...
, KentuckyKentuckyThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
(southeast) - Ohio CountyOhio County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,623 people, 2,201 households, and 1,586 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
(south) - Ripley CountyRipley County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 26,523 people, 9,842 households, and 7,273 families residing in the county. The population density was 59 people per square mile . There were 10,482 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
(west)
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Lawrenceburg have ranged from a low of 21 °F (-6.1 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 107 °F (41.7 °C) was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.94 inches (7.5 cm) in September to 5.53 inches (14 cm) in May.Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of IndianaConstitution of Indiana
There have been two Constitutions of the State of Indiana. The first constitution was created when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention on June 10, 1816 to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress had...
, and by the Indiana Code
Indiana Code
The Indiana Code is the code of laws for the US State of Indiana. The contents are the codification of the all the laws currently in effect within Indiana...
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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.
Board of 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.
Court: Dearborn County's courts consist of a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. Judges are elected to six year terms. Lawrenceburg and Aurora also have City Courts. Judges there serve four year terms.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
, prosecuting attorney, coroner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
, auditor, treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
, recorder
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of a property with real rights over that property.-Background:...
, surveyor
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, and circuit court clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
. 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 a party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
affiliation and to be residents of the county.
Dearborn County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district
Indiana's 6th congressional district
Indiana's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. The district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond, as well as the suburbs of Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.The district is currently represented...
and Indiana's 9th congressional district
Indiana's 9th congressional district
Indiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district is based in Bloomington....
; Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate is the upper house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The Senate is composed of 50 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. Senators serve four-year terms without term limits...
district 43; and Indiana House of Representatives
Indiana House of Representatives
The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits...
districts 55 and 68.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 46,109 people, 16,832 households, and 12,775 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 151 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 17,791 housing units at an average density of 58 per square mile (23/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.06% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.62% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.18% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 41.3% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 18.5% American
United States
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, 9.8% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 8.8% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 16,832 households out of which 37.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.50% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.10% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,899, and the median income for a family was $54,806. Males had a median income of $38,687 versus $26,148 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $20,431. About 4.80% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.