Pulaski County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Pulaski County, Indiana
Mapsize:130px
Image Map1:Map of USA IN.svg
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Coordinates:41.0333°N -127°W
Established Title:Established
Established Date:February 7, 1835
Seat1 Type:Largest town
Seat1:Winamac
(population and total area)
Parts Type:Incorporated
Municipalities
Parts:Four towns
Parts Style:list
P1:Francesville
P2:Medaryville
P3:Monterey
Governing Body:Board of Commissioners
Leader Title:Commissioner
Leader Name:Charles R. “Chuck” Mellon, Jr.
Leader Title1:Commissioner
Leader Name1:Maurice Loehmer
Leader Title2:Commissioner
Leader Name2:John M. “Mike” McClure
Unit Pref:US
Area Total Sq Mi:434.53
Area Land Sq Mi:433.65
Area Water Sq Mi:0.88
Area Rank:25th largest county in Indiana
Elevation Ft:705
Population Total:12514
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Est:12385
Pop Est As Of:2023
Utc Offset:-5
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP Codes
Postal Code:46366, 46374, 46511, 46939, 46960, 46978, 46985, 46996, 47946, 47957, 47959-60
Blank Name Sec1:Congressional district
Blank1 Name Sec1:Indiana Senate districts
Blank1 Info Sec1:5th and 18th
Blank2 Name Sec1:Indiana House of Representatives districts
Blank2 Info Sec1:16th and 20th
Blank3 Info Sec1:18-131
Blank4 Name Sec1:GNIS feature ID
Blank4 Info Sec1:0446852
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Blank1 Name Sec2:Airport
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Blank2 Name Sec2:Waterway
Website:www.pulaskionline.org
Footnotes:
  • Indiana county number 66
Demographics (2010)[1]
DemographicProportion
White97.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Islander0.0%
Native0.3%
Other1.6%
Hispanic
(any race)
2.4%

Pulaski County ([2]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 12,514.[3] The county seat is Winamac.[4]

History

Pulaski County was organized in 1835.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of, of which (or 99.80%) is land and (or 0.20%) is water.

Major highways

Railroads

Adjacent counties

Municipalities

Towns

The municipalities in Pulaski County, and their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

Townships

The 12 townships of Pulaski County, with their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Education

Public schools in Pulaski County are administered by four districts:

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Hospitals

Climate and weather

In recent years, average temperatures in Winamac have ranged from a low of in January to a high of in July, although a record low of was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from in February to in June.

Government

See also: Government of Indiana. The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The county council is the fiscal-legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four members are elected from county districts, and three are elected at-large. 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.[6] [7]

Board of Commissioners: The executive-legislative body of the county is the board of commissioners. The commissioners represent geographic districts, but 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 adopting and executing legislation, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[6] [7]

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[7]

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, 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 party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[7]

Pulaski County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and in 2016 was represented by Jackie Walorski in the United States Congress.[8]

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,402 people, 5,282 households, and 3,707 families residing in the county.[9] The population density was . There were 6,060 housing units at an average density of .[10] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[9] In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were German, 12.2% were Irish, 8.6% were English, and 8.2% were American.[11]

Of the 5,282 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.8% were non-families, and 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 41.7 years.[9]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $50,903. Males had a median income of $43,624 versus $27,131 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,491. About 13.4% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[12]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics 2010, Table DP-1, 2010 Demographic Profile Data. U.S. Census website. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  2. This pronunciation is derived from the following=Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski of Ślepowron (Polish pronunciation: [kaˈʑimjɛʂ puˈwaskʲi]; English: Casimir Pulaski /ˈkæ.zɪ.ˌmɪər pəˈlæ.skiː/
  3. Web site: Quickfacts: Pulaski County, Indiana. June 6, 2023. United States Census Bureau.
  4. Web site: Find a County. June 7, 2011. National Association of Counties.
  5. Web site: Pulaski County, Indiana. Find a County. National Association of Counties. July 14, 2014.
  6. Web site: Indiana Code. Title 36, Article 2, Section 3. September 16, 2008. IN.gov.
  7. Web site: . Title 2, Article 10, Section 2 . September 16, 2008. IN.gov.
  8. walorski.house.gov
  9. Web site: DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data . July 10, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200213012842/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US18131 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  10. Web site: Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County . July 10, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200212204558/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US18131 . February 12, 2020 . dead .
  11. Web site: DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates . July 10, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200214002340/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0400000US18%7C0500000US18131 . February 14, 2020 . dead .
  12. Web site: DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates . July 10, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200214002752/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0400000US18%7C0500000US18131 . February 14, 2020 . dead .