Greene County, Indiana | |
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 Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofIndiana | |
 Indiana's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:39°02′N86°58′W / 39.04°N 86.97°W /39.04; -86.97 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | January 5, 1821 |
| Named after | Nathanael Greene |
| Seat | Bloomfield |
| Largest city | Linton |
| Area | |
• Total | 545.92 sq mi (1,413.9 km2) |
| • Land | 542.50 sq mi (1,405.1 km2) |
| • Water | 3.42 sq mi (8.9 km2) 0.63% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,803 |
• Estimate (2023) | 31,196 |
| • Density | 56.780/sq mi (21.923/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | www |
| Indiana county number 28 | |
Greene County is acounty in the U.S. state ofIndiana. As of 2020, the population was 30,803.[1] Thecounty seat isBloomfield.[2] The county was determined by theUS Census Bureau to include themean center of U.S. population in 1930.[3]
Greene County was formed in 1821, from unincorporated territory and from a portion of the previousSullivan County. It was named for GeneralNathanael Greene, who commanded the southern theater in theAmerican Revolutionary War, which eventually forced the British army underCharles Cornwallis to retreat toYorktown. There it was forced to surrender, ensuring American independence.[4]
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In recent years, average temperatures in Bloomfield have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −21 °F (−29 °C) was recorded in January 1963 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in June 1953. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.20 inches (56 mm) in January to 5.00 inches (127 mm) in May.[5]
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by theConstitution of Indiana, and by theIndiana Code.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. 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 body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in four-year staggered terms. This board is charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[6][7]
Court: The county maintains asmall 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. 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.[7]
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, includingsheriff,coroner,auditor, treasurer,recorder,surveyor and circuitcourt clerk. Each 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]
Greene County is part ofIndiana's 8th congressional district;Indiana Senate districts 39 and 48;[8] andIndiana House of Representatives districts 45, 60 and 62.[9]
Greene County tends to vote Republican. Since 1888, county voters have chosen the Republican Party nominee in 73% (24 of 34) of the elections through 2020.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 2,934 | 51.96% | 2,659 | 47.09% | 54 | 0.96% |
| 1892 | 2,809 | 48.06% | 2,488 | 42.57% | 548 | 9.38% |
| 1896 | 3,434 | 50.28% | 3,344 | 48.96% | 52 | 0.76% |
| 1900 | 3,502 | 48.46% | 3,491 | 48.31% | 233 | 3.22% |
| 1904 | 4,698 | 53.13% | 3,559 | 40.25% | 586 | 6.63% |
| 1908 | 4,145 | 44.17% | 4,172 | 44.45% | 1,068 | 11.38% |
| 1912 | 2,156 | 25.11% | 3,373 | 39.28% | 3,057 | 35.60% |
| 1916 | 3,878 | 43.33% | 3,990 | 44.59% | 1,081 | 12.08% |
| 1920 | 7,486 | 48.65% | 6,335 | 41.17% | 1,567 | 10.18% |
| 1924 | 6,670 | 45.93% | 5,966 | 41.09% | 1,885 | 12.98% |
| 1928 | 8,262 | 57.81% | 5,761 | 40.31% | 268 | 1.88% |
| 1932 | 6,397 | 40.15% | 8,845 | 55.51% | 691 | 4.34% |
| 1936 | 7,460 | 43.01% | 9,730 | 56.10% | 154 | 0.89% |
| 1940 | 9,071 | 50.71% | 8,718 | 48.73% | 100 | 0.56% |
| 1944 | 8,213 | 54.44% | 6,744 | 44.70% | 129 | 0.86% |
| 1948 | 7,453 | 48.20% | 7,709 | 49.85% | 301 | 1.95% |
| 1952 | 8,620 | 53.25% | 7,417 | 45.82% | 152 | 0.94% |
| 1956 | 8,722 | 54.62% | 7,186 | 45.00% | 61 | 0.38% |
| 1960 | 8,810 | 57.81% | 6,325 | 41.51% | 104 | 0.68% |
| 1964 | 5,919 | 40.62% | 8,574 | 58.85% | 77 | 0.53% |
| 1968 | 6,525 | 48.37% | 5,493 | 40.72% | 1,473 | 10.92% |
| 1972 | 8,453 | 64.80% | 4,450 | 34.11% | 142 | 1.09% |
| 1976 | 6,442 | 46.54% | 7,263 | 52.47% | 138 | 1.00% |
| 1980 | 7,452 | 52.86% | 6,027 | 42.75% | 619 | 4.39% |
| 1984 | 8,438 | 60.71% | 5,267 | 37.90% | 193 | 1.39% |
| 1988 | 7,689 | 55.94% | 5,979 | 43.50% | 78 | 0.57% |
| 1992 | 5,410 | 39.76% | 5,431 | 39.91% | 2,767 | 20.33% |
| 1996 | 5,746 | 44.67% | 5,277 | 41.03% | 1,839 | 14.30% |
| 2000 | 7,452 | 59.05% | 4,898 | 38.81% | 269 | 2.13% |
| 2004 | 8,609 | 64.48% | 4,606 | 34.50% | 137 | 1.03% |
| 2008 | 7,691 | 56.34% | 5,709 | 41.82% | 250 | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 8,457 | 64.36% | 4,350 | 33.10% | 334 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 10,277 | 74.14% | 2,929 | 21.13% | 655 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 11,103 | 74.98% | 3,389 | 22.89% | 315 | 2.13% |
| 2024 | 11,132 | 75.97% | 3,270 | 22.32% | 251 | 1.71% |
Greene County has five separate school districts.[11]
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 545.92 square miles (1,413.9 km2), of which 542.50 square miles (1,405.1 km2) (or 99.37%) is land and 3.42 square miles (8.9 km2) (or 0.63%) is water.[12]
TheGreene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) currently serves to develop new businesses and support current businesses in Greene County, Indiana.[14] This asset was established to assist in bringing projects to the county. Coupled with TheIndiana Economic Development Corporation, Greene County has developed an incentive portfolio to assist potential new employers.
The county has been designated aLabor Surplus Area and an SBA HUB Zone (Historically Underused Business Zone), which provides advantages to county businesses ingovernment contract bidding and eligibility for federal and state assistance. Employee location and screening services are offered byWorkOne Linton, the local branch of theIndiana State Workforce Development office. Worker training programs are available onsite and at theGreene County Community Learning Center, which serves as a local access site for area colleges and universities.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1830 | 4,242 | — | |
| 1840 | 8,321 | 96.2% | |
| 1850 | 12,313 | 48.0% | |
| 1860 | 16,041 | 30.3% | |
| 1870 | 19,514 | 21.7% | |
| 1880 | 22,996 | 17.8% | |
| 1890 | 24,379 | 6.0% | |
| 1900 | 28,530 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 36,873 | 29.2% | |
| 1920 | 36,770 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 31,481 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 31,330 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 27,886 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 26,327 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 26,894 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 30,416 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 30,410 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 33,157 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 33,165 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 30,803 | −7.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 31,196 | [15] | 1.3% |
| US Decennial Census[16] 1790–1960[17] 1900–1990[18] 1990–2000[19] 2010[20] | |||
As of the2010 United States census, there were 33,165 people, 13,487 households, and 9,276 families in the county.[21] The population density was 61.1 inhabitants per square mile (23.6/km2). There were 15,211 housing units at an average density of 28.0 per square mile (10.8/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 98.1% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population.[21] In terms of ancestry, 25.5% were German, 16.8% were Irish, 12.9% were American, and 11.2% were English.[22]
Of the 13,487 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.2% were non-families, and 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 41.1 years.[21]
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $50,740. Males had a median income of $41,524 versus $31,890 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,676. About 10.0% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.[23]
As of the2020 United States census the population was 30,803.[24]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 29,035 | 94.2% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 53 | 0.17% |
| Native American (NH) | 68 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 104 | 0.34% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 988 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 551 | 1.8% |
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