Jasper County, Indiana
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 30,043 people, 10,686 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,236 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.97% White
, 0.35% Black
or African American
, 0.18% Native American
, 0.19% Asian
, 0.63% from other races
, and 0.68% from two or more races. 2.44% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.9% were of German
, 13.2% Dutch
, 12.9% American
, 10.5% Irish
, 8.4% English
and 5.9% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,686 households out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% were married couples
living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 19.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,369, and the median income for a family was $50,132. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $22,191 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,012. About 4.60% of families and 6.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.00% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 30,043 people, 10,686 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,236 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.97% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.63% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.68% from two or more races. 2.44% 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. 24.9% were of German
Germans
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, 13.2% Dutch
Dutch people
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, 12.9% American
United States
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, 10.5% Irish
Irish people
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, 8.4% English
English people
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and 5.9% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,686 households out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 19.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,369, and the median income for a family was $50,132. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $22,191 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,012. About 4.60% of families and 6.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.00% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- CollegevilleCollegeville, IndianaCollegeville is a census-designated place in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 330 at the 2010 census. Collegeville is commonly mistaken for Rensselaer, Indiana. Collegeville is home to Saint Joseph's College, the source of the town's name. Collegeville is a...
- De Motte
- RemingtonRemington, IndianaRemington is a town in Carpenter Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,185 at the 2010 census.-History:Remington was first laid out in 1860 by Jesse H. Fordice. It was originally called Carpenter Station, after Carpenter's Creek where a railroad station had been...
- RensselaerRensselaer, Indiana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,294 people, 2,158 households, and 1,404 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,824.8 people per square mile . There were 2,296 housing units at an average density of 791.4 per square mile...
- RoselawnRoselawn, IndianaRoselawn is a census-designated place in Newton and Jasper counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,131 at the 2010 census....
- WheatfieldWheatfield, IndianaWheatfield is a town in Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 853 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wheatfield is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
Townships
- BarkleyBarkley Township, Jasper County, IndianaBarkley Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 836.-Geography:Barkley Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.03 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:* Walker Township...
- CarpenterCarpenter Township, Jasper County, IndianaCarpenter Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,096.-Geography:Carpenter Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.18 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Fountain Park...
- GillamGillam Township, Jasper County, IndianaGillam Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 723.-Adjacent townships:* Cass Township, Pulaski County * White Post Township, Pulaski County...
- Hanging GroveHanging Grove Township, Jasper County, IndianaHanging Grove Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 236.-Unincorporated towns:* Hanging Grove* McCoysburg-Adjacent townships:* Gillam Township...
- JordanJordan Township, Jasper County, IndianaJordan Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 345.-Geography:Jordan Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.14 percent is water...
- KankakeeKankakee Township, Jasper County, IndianaKankakee Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 945.-Geography:Kankakee Township covers an area of ; of this, or 2.22 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:...
- KeenerKeener Township, Jasper County, IndianaKeener Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,826.-Cities and towns:* De Motte* Roselawn -Adjacent townships:* Boone Township, Porter County...
- MarionMarion Township, Jasper County, IndianaMarion Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,227.-Geography:Marion Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.12 percent is water.-Cities and towns:* Collegeville...
- MilroyMilroy Township, Jasper County, IndianaMilroy Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.-Adjacent townships:* Hanging Grove Township * Monon Township, White County...
- NewtonNewton Township, Jasper County, IndianaNewton Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 733.-Geography:Newton Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.08 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:* Union Township...
- UnionUnion Township, Jasper County, IndianaUnion Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,382.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.31 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Aix* Fair Oaks* Moffitt...
- WalkerWalker Township, Jasper County, IndianaWalker Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,797.-Geography:Walker Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.61 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Asphaltum* Kniman...
- WheatfieldWheatfield Township, Jasper County, IndianaWheatfield Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,622.-Geography:Wheatfield Township covers an area of...
Education
Public schools in Jasper County are administered by the Kankakee Valley School Corporation and the Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation.High Schools
- Kankakee Valley High School http://www.kv.k12.in.us/
- Rensselaer Central High SchoolRensselaer Central High SchoolRensselaer Central High School is a high school in Jasper County, Indiana and is located in Rensselaer, Indiana. The school is a member of the Hoosier Athletic Conference and the current student enrollment is 602. The school is administered by the Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation.-External...
http://www.rcsc.k12.in.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=2 - Covenant Christian High School in DemotteDeMotte, IndianaDeMotte is a town in Keener Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,814 at the 2010 census. DeMotte is well known for its comforting atmosphere and friendly people. In 2001, it was acclaimed at the town where strangers are acquaintances, neighbors are colleagues and...
(grades 9-12)
Middle Schools
- Kankakee Valley Middle SchoolKankakee Valley Middle SchoolKankakee Valley Middle School is a rural school teaching grades 7-8.Each grade consists of two groups of classrooms, referred to as "pods" by the school. - Future movement :Due to an overall population expansion within the school corporation,...
http://www.kv.k12.in.us/mid/ - Rensselaer Central Middle SchoolRensselaer Central Middle SchoolRensselaer Central Middle School is a school in Rensselaer, Indiana, right next to the high school. The school was constructed in 1978. The current principal and vice-principal are Kelly Berenda and Rodger Seats, respectively....
http://www.rcsc.k12.in.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=3
Elementary Schools
- DeMotte Elementary School http://www.kv.k12.in.us/des/
- Kankakee Valley Intermediate School http://www.kv.k12.in.us/ims/Index.htm
- Van Rensselaer Elementary School http://www.rcsc.k12.in.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=114
- Wheatfield Elementary School http://www.kv.k12.in.us/wes/
- DeMotte Christian Elementary School (Preschool through 8th)
- Tri-County Primary School (K-2nd)
- St.Augustine Catholic School