Putnam County, Indiana
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 36,019 people, 12,374 households, and 9,119 families residing in the county. The population density
was 75 people per square mile (29/km²). There were 13,505 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.87% White
, 2.93% Black
or African American
, 0.33% Native American
, 0.52% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.42% from other races
, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.6% were of American
, 22.8% German, 12.7% English
and 11.3% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 12,374 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples
living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 13.20% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 108.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,882, and the median income for a family was $45,916. Males had a median income of $31,989 versus $22,029 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,163. About 6.40% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.30% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
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The Dick Huffman or Webster CB is the furthest south, just off I-70. This route is not at an interstate exit.
Houck CB
is out in the country, south of Greencastle. Oakala CB is just a short distance away from Houk CB.
According to the Encyclopedia of Haunted Indiana, the Edna Collins CB is considered to be haunted.
The Dunbar CB is nearest to Greencastle, which can be accessed via US 231
north, under the concrete railroad viaduct.
The Baker's Camp CB is east of Brainbridge on the old US 36.
The Rolling Stone CB
which is the next parallel north of US 36. A third covered bridge is one parallel north of the Rolling Stone. This and Pine Bluff CB are on gravel roads.
The Cornstalk CB is the furthest north. It's east of the town of Raccoon, which is just off US 231
. It is on a secondary road out of town to the south.
Census
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of 2000, there were 36,019 people, 12,374 households, and 9,119 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 75 people per square mile (29/km²). There were 13,505 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.87% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.93% 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...
, 0.33% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.52% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.14% 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. 24.6% were of American
United States
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, 22.8% German, 12.7% English
English people
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and 11.3% 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...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 12,374 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 13.20% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 108.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,882, and the median income for a family was $45,916. Males had a median income of $31,989 versus $22,029 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,163. About 6.40% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.30% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Covered Bridges
Houck CB
Houck Covered Bridge
Houck Covered Bridge was built in 1880 over Big Walnut Creek in Washington Township, Putnam County, Indiana.-Location:Located in the southwestern portion of the county, it is north of Manhattan Indiana on U.S. 40. Manhattan Road, also listed as County Road 445 W, runs north from U.S. 40, parallel...
is out in the country, south of Greencastle. Oakala CB is just a short distance away from Houk CB.
According to the Encyclopedia of Haunted Indiana, the Edna Collins CB is considered to be haunted.
The Dunbar CB is nearest to Greencastle, which can be accessed via US 231
U.S. Route 231
U.S. Route 231 is a parallel route of U.S. Route 31. It currently runs for 912 miles from St. John, Indiana, at U.S. Route 41 to south of U.S. Route 98 in Downtown Panama City, Florida.One of its most notable landmarks is the William H...
north, under the concrete railroad viaduct.
The Baker's Camp CB is east of Brainbridge on the old US 36.
The Rolling Stone CB
Rolling Stone Covered Bridge
Rolling Stone Covered Bridge was built in 1915 over Big Walnut Creek.It is located where County Road 825 North crosses Big Walnut Creek. This is northeast of Bainbridge, Indiana. CR 825 parallels U.S. 36....
which is the next parallel north of US 36. A third covered bridge is one parallel north of the Rolling Stone. This and Pine Bluff CB are on gravel roads.
The Cornstalk CB is the furthest north. It's east of the town of Raccoon, which is just off US 231
U.S. Route 231
U.S. Route 231 is a parallel route of U.S. Route 31. It currently runs for 912 miles from St. John, Indiana, at U.S. Route 41 to south of U.S. Route 98 in Downtown Panama City, Florida.One of its most notable landmarks is the William H...
. It is on a secondary road out of town to the south.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam County, IndianaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam County, IndianaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam County, Indiana.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Putnam County, Indiana, United States...