Warrick County, Indiana
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 52,383 people, 19,438 households, and 15,181 families residing in the county. The population density
was 136 people per square mile (53/km²). There were 20,546 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.46% White
, 1.00% Black
or African American
, 0.15% Native American
, 0.63% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 33.2% were of German
, 20.8% American
, 12.4% English
and 10.3% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 19,438 households out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.90% were married couples
living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.90% were non-families. 18.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,814, and the median income for a family was $55,497. Males had a median income of $40,491 versus $24,334 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,893. About 3.50% of families and 5.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.30% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.
which consists of 16 schools (two high schools, one senior/junior high, three middle schools, ten elementary schools, and one alternative school). In the Fall of 2009, the corporation transitioned it's stand-alone Junior High schools in the Boonville and Castle High School Districts from the Junior High system to the Middle School system, with the addition of one middle school (Castle South Middle School) in the Castle District. Castle Junior High was renamed Castle North Middle School. Warrick County's three middle schools are composed of grades six through eight.
Census
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of 2000, there were 52,383 people, 19,438 households, and 15,181 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 136 people per square mile (53/km²). There were 20,546 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.46% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.00% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.63% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.65% 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. 33.2% were of German
Germans
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, 20.8% American
United States
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, 12.4% English
English people
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and 10.3% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 19,438 households out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.90% were non-families. 18.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,814, and the median income for a family was $55,497. Males had a median income of $40,491 versus $24,334 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,893. About 3.50% of families and 5.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.30% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The county's school corporation is Warrick County School CorporationWarrick County School Corporation
The Warrick County School Corporation is the second-largest public school-governing body in Southwestern Indiana and the twenty seventh largest in Indiana. It is responsible for providing education to the second largest county in the area, Warrick County, Indiana.The WCSC has two High Schools, two...
which consists of 16 schools (two high schools, one senior/junior high, three middle schools, ten elementary schools, and one alternative school). In the Fall of 2009, the corporation transitioned it's stand-alone Junior High schools in the Boonville and Castle High School Districts from the Junior High system to the Middle School system, with the addition of one middle school (Castle South Middle School) in the Castle District. Castle Junior High was renamed Castle North Middle School. Warrick County's three middle schools are composed of grades six through eight.
Warrick County High Schools
| High School | Towns/Twps Served | Mascot | Colors | Size | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville High School Boonville High School Boonville High School is a public school in Boonville, Indiana. The school is one of three in Warrick County that make up the Warrick County School Corporation.Principal: Mike WhittenAssistant Principal: Keith PaigeSchool Hours: 7:40-2:45... |
Boonville and Tennyson with students from parts of Anderson Anderson Township, Warrick County, Indiana Anderson Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,265.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Anderson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dayville at * Red Bush... and Campbell Campbell Township, Warrick County, Indiana Campbell Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 480.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Campbell Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Baugh City at *... Townships (Chandler and Yankeetown) having the option to attend Boonville or Castle secondary schools. Boon Boon Township, Warrick County, Indiana Boon Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 12,844.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Boon Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-History:Boon Township was created out of Anderson... and Skelton Skelton Township, Warrick County, Indiana Skelton Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,699.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Skelton Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Ash Iron Springs at * De... |
Pioneers | Black, and Vegas Gold |
700 | Big 8 Conference Big Eight Conference (Indiana) The Big Eight Conference is an athletic conference currently comprising seven IHSAA Class AAA high schools located in Southwestern Indiana with one IHSA Class AAA member in Southern Illinois... |
| Castle High School Castle High School (Newburgh, Indiana) For schools of the same name, see Castle High School Castle High School, previously known as John H. Castle High School is a public high school located about a mile northeast of Newburgh, Indiana on Indiana 261. Castle is one of three high schools in the Warrick County School Corporation... |
Newburgh, and Chandler Anderson Anderson Township, Warrick County, Indiana Anderson Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,265.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Anderson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dayville at * Red Bush... , Campbell Campbell Township, Warrick County, Indiana Campbell Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 480.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Campbell Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Baugh City at *... , and Ohio Ohio Township, Warrick County, Indiana Ohio Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 31,002, or 59.2% of Warrick County's population. 2007 Estimates place the township's population between 35,000 and 37,000... |
Knights | Royal Blue and Gold |
1700 | Southern Indiana Athletic Conference Southern Indiana Athletic Conference The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference based in Evansville, Indiana. Five of the conferences eight schools; Bosse, Central, Harrison, North, and Reitz; comprise the public Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation... |
| Tecumseh Jr./Sr. High School Tecumseh High School (Indiana) Tecumseh Junior – Senior High School is a dual high school and Junior High School in Lynnville, Indiana. Its athletic nickname is the "Braves", and it participates in the Pocket Athletic Conference, although in 2007 the football program left the conference and began playing independently. It is a... |
Lynnville and Elberfeld Greer Greer Township, Warrick County, Indiana Greer Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,881.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Greer Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Rosebud at * Wheatonville at... , Hart Hart Township, Warrick County, Indiana Hart Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,488.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Hart Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Eby at * Graham Valley at *... , Lane Lane Township, Warrick County, Indiana Lane Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 255.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lane Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Hemenway at * Jockey at *... , Owen Owen Township, Warrick County, Indiana Owen Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 619.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Owen Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dickeyville at * Folsomville at... , and Pigeon Pigeon Township, Warrick County, Indiana Pigeon Township is one of ten townships in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 850.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Pigeon Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Heilman at * Loafers Station... |
Braves | Red, White and Blue |
350 | Pocket Athletic Conference Pocket Athletic Conference The Pocket Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference in Southwestern Indiana with its headquarters at Forest Park. Its members are mainly Class 2A and 3A public high schools located in Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, and Warrick counties. Only one, Tecumseh, is a 1A... (Participates in football independently) |