Cass County, Indiana | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofIndiana | |
 Indiana's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:40°46′N86°21′W / 40.76°N 86.35°W /40.76; -86.35 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Named after | Lewis Cass |
| Seat | Logansport |
| Largest city | Logansport |
| Area | |
• Total | 414.85 sq mi (1,074.5 km2) |
| • Land | 412.16 sq mi (1,067.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2) 0.65% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 37,870 |
• Estimate (2023) | 37,666 |
| • Density | 91.88/sq mi (35.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 4th,2nd |
| Website | www |
| Indiana county number 9 | |
Cass County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofIndiana. As of the2020 United States census, its population was 37,870.[1] Thecounty seat isLogansport.[2]Cass County comprises the Logansport, INMicropolitan Statistical Area.[3]
Cass County was formed in 1829. It is named for Gen.Lewis Cass, 2nd Territorial Governor of Michigan and laterU.S. Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson.[4]
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 414.85 square miles (1,074.5 km2) of which 412.16 square miles (1,067.5 km2) (or 99.35%) is land and 2.69 square miles (7.0 km2) (or 0.65%) is water.[5] TheWabash River flows westward through the county, and is joined by theEel River in Logansport.
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In recent years, average temperatures in Logansport have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.53 inches (39 mm) in February to 3.89 inches (99 mm) in June.[6]
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by theConstitution of Indiana, and by theIndiana Code.
County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council 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.[7][8]
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the day-to-day functions of the county government.[7][8]
Court: The county maintains asmall claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to four-year terms, and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state levelcircuit court.[8]
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, includingsheriff,coroner,auditor,treasurer,recorder,surveyor, and circuitcourt clerk. They are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare aparty affiliation and to be residents of the county.[8]
Most of Cass County is inIndiana's 4th congressional district; the extreme eastern edge is part ofIndiana's 2nd congressional district. It is also part ofIndiana Senate district 18[9] andIndiana House of Representatives districts 16 and 24.[10]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 3,822 | 46.34% | 4,221 | 51.18% | 205 | 2.49% |
| 1892 | 3,501 | 42.42% | 4,006 | 48.53% | 747 | 9.05% |
| 1896 | 4,392 | 46.88% | 4,851 | 51.78% | 126 | 1.34% |
| 1900 | 4,308 | 46.32% | 4,672 | 50.24% | 320 | 3.44% |
| 1904 | 5,282 | 52.09% | 4,357 | 42.96% | 502 | 4.95% |
| 1908 | 4,700 | 45.44% | 5,234 | 50.60% | 410 | 3.96% |
| 1912 | 1,573 | 16.54% | 4,421 | 46.48% | 3,517 | 36.98% |
| 1916 | 4,879 | 47.08% | 5,140 | 49.60% | 344 | 3.32% |
| 1920 | 9,545 | 52.12% | 8,194 | 44.74% | 575 | 3.14% |
| 1924 | 9,939 | 55.89% | 5,276 | 29.67% | 2,568 | 14.44% |
| 1928 | 10,522 | 61.31% | 6,522 | 38.00% | 119 | 0.69% |
| 1932 | 7,980 | 41.46% | 10,987 | 57.08% | 281 | 1.46% |
| 1936 | 8,528 | 43.91% | 10,475 | 53.93% | 419 | 2.16% |
| 1940 | 10,057 | 49.33% | 10,268 | 50.37% | 61 | 0.30% |
| 1944 | 9,788 | 52.89% | 8,615 | 46.55% | 103 | 0.56% |
| 1948 | 9,105 | 46.97% | 10,086 | 52.03% | 194 | 1.00% |
| 1952 | 12,296 | 60.32% | 7,982 | 39.16% | 107 | 0.52% |
| 1956 | 12,624 | 62.19% | 7,594 | 37.41% | 81 | 0.40% |
| 1960 | 11,392 | 58.19% | 8,091 | 41.33% | 94 | 0.48% |
| 1964 | 7,735 | 40.76% | 11,148 | 58.74% | 95 | 0.50% |
| 1968 | 9,441 | 51.54% | 7,142 | 38.99% | 1,735 | 9.47% |
| 1972 | 12,681 | 69.77% | 5,317 | 29.25% | 178 | 0.98% |
| 1976 | 10,342 | 56.73% | 7,610 | 41.74% | 279 | 1.53% |
| 1980 | 11,500 | 62.93% | 5,838 | 31.95% | 936 | 5.12% |
| 1984 | 12,355 | 68.75% | 5,521 | 30.72% | 95 | 0.53% |
| 1988 | 10,970 | 65.10% | 5,784 | 34.32% | 97 | 0.58% |
| 1992 | 7,421 | 45.70% | 4,757 | 29.30% | 4,059 | 25.00% |
| 1996 | 8,020 | 51.28% | 5,419 | 34.65% | 2,202 | 14.08% |
| 2000 | 9,305 | 61.60% | 5,412 | 35.83% | 389 | 2.58% |
| 2004 | 9,480 | 68.05% | 4,315 | 30.97% | 136 | 0.98% |
| 2008 | 8,346 | 53.32% | 7,011 | 44.79% | 296 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 8,443 | 59.62% | 5,371 | 37.93% | 347 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 9,701 | 68.27% | 3,759 | 26.46% | 749 | 5.27% |
| 2020 | 10,552 | 69.43% | 4,304 | 28.32% | 342 | 2.25% |
| 2024 | 10,285 | 72.36% | 3,722 | 26.19% | 206 | 1.45% |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1830 | 1,162 | — | |
| 1840 | 5,480 | 371.6% | |
| 1850 | 11,021 | 101.1% | |
| 1860 | 16,843 | 52.8% | |
| 1870 | 24,193 | 43.6% | |
| 1880 | 27,611 | 14.1% | |
| 1890 | 31,152 | 12.8% | |
| 1900 | 34,545 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 36,368 | 5.3% | |
| 1920 | 38,333 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 34,518 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 36,908 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 38,793 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 40,931 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 40,456 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 40,936 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 38,413 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 40,930 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 38,966 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 37,870 | −2.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 37,666 | [12] | −0.5% |
| US Decennial Census[13] 1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15] 1990-2000[16] 2010[17] | |||
As of the2010 United States census, there were 38,966 people, 14,858 households, and 10,144 families in the county.[18] The population density was 94.5 inhabitants per square mile (36.5/km2). There were 16,474 housing units at an average density of 40.0 per square mile (15.4/km2).[5] The racial makeup of the county was 88.2% white, 1.5% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 12.6% of the population.[18] In terms of ancestry, 24.0% wereGerman, 15.0% wereAmerican, 11.8% wereIrish, and 9.0% wereEnglish.[19]
Of the 14,858 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.7% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age was 38.7 years.[18]
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $49,873. Males had a median income of $37,823 versus $26,938 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,562. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.[20]
As of the2020 United States census, there were 37,870 people.[21]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 28,744 | 76% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 560 | 1.5% |
| Native American (NH) | 109 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 573 | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,201 | 3.17% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 6,675 | 17.6% |
School districts which cover portions of the county include:Caston School Corporation,Logansport Community School Corporation,Pioneer Regional School Corporation, theSoutheastern School Corporation.[23]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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