Orange County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,621 households, and 5,342 families residing in the county. The population density
was 48 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 8,348 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.90% White
, 0.63% Black
or African American
, 0.31% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.25% from other races
, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 38.0% were of American
, 18.1% German
, 11.8% English
and 10.3% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 7,621 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,564, and the median income for a family was $38,505. Males had a median income of $28,658 versus $20,238 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,717. About 9.00% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
Orleans Community Schools (Superintendent:James Terrell) includes:
Paoli Community Schools (Superintendent:Dr. Victor Combs.)includes:
Springs Valley School Corporation (Superintendent: Todd Pritchett) includes:
Census
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of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,621 households, and 5,342 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 48 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 8,348 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.90% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.63% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.31% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 38.0% were of American
United States
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, 18.1% German
Germans
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, 11.8% English
English people
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and 10.3% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 7,621 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,564, and the median income for a family was $38,505. Males had a median income of $28,658 versus $20,238 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,717. About 9.00% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The county is served by 4 school districts:- Lost River Career Cooperative
- Orleans Community Schools
- Paoli Community School Corporation
- Springs Valley Community School Corporation.
Orleans Community Schools (Superintendent:James Terrell) includes:
- Orleans Elementary School (Principal:Roy Kline)
- Orleans Jr./Sr. High School (Principal:Gary McClintic).
Paoli Community Schools (Superintendent:Dr. Victor Combs.)includes:
- Throop Elementary School (Principal:Sharon R. Tucker)
- Paoli Jr./Sr. High School (Principal:Casey Brewster).
Springs Valley School Corporation (Superintendent: Todd Pritchett) includes:
- Springs Valley Elementary School (Principal:Tony Whitaker)
- Springs Valley Jr./Sr. High School (Principal: Troy Pritchett)
Cities and towns
- French LickFrench Lick, IndianaFrench Lick is a town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,807 at the 2010 census. In early 2006 the French Lick Resort Casino, the state's tenth casino in the modern legalized era, opened drawing national attention to the small town.- History :French...
- OrleansOrleans, IndianaOrleans is a town in Orleans Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Orleans is located at ....
- PaoliPaoli, IndianaPaoli is a town in Paoli Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,844 at the 2000 census. The town is the county seat of Orange County.-History:...
- West Baden SpringsWest Baden Springs, IndianaWest Baden Springs is a town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 574 at the 2010 census. It is the birthplace of NBA legend Larry Bird.-Geography:West Baden Springs is located at ....
Townships
- French LickFrench Lick Township, Orange County, IndianaFrench Lick Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,767.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, French Lick Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* French Lick*...
- GreenfieldGreenfield Township, Orange County, IndianaGreenfield Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 559.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Greenfield Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Ethel at * Fargo at *...
- JacksonJackson Township, Orange County, IndianaJackson Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 543.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cemeteries:The township contains these three...
- NortheastNortheast Township, Orange County, IndianaNortheast Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 578.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Northeast Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bromer at * Leipsic at...
- NorthwestNorthwest Township, Orange County, IndianaNorthwest Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 345.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Northwest Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bonds at * Hindostan at...
- OrangevilleOrangeville Township, Orange County, IndianaOrangeville Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 613.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Orangeville Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Orangeville at...
- OrleansOrleans Township, Orange County, IndianaOrleans Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,508.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Orleans Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Political districts:* Indiana's 9th...
- PaoliPaoli Township, Orange County, IndianaPaoli Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,890.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Paoli Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Braxtons Siding at *...
- SoutheastSoutheast Township, Orange County, IndianaSoutheast Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,544.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Southeast Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bacon at *...
- Stampers CreekStampers Creek Township, Orange County, IndianaStampers Creek Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 959.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Stampers Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Mahan...