Randolph County, Indiana
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Randolph County is a county located in the state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 27,401. The county's county seat is Winchester, Indiana6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,174 km² (453 mi²). 1,173 km² (453 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.09% water. Randolph County is the point of origin for the White River and Whitewater River.
As of June 22, 2004, Randolph Farms Landfill, owned by the Balkema family in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a zoning exception allowing it to expand into 320 acres (1.3 km²), in order to keep it in operation for a further 50 years. This would make the landfill, already one of the largest in the county, the point of highest elevation in the state of Indiana. Opponents, including the majority of the county residents, have been vocal against expansion, pointing out the possible effects landfill toxins could cause on aquifers and on agriculture. The landfill has twice been denied a petition to expand.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 27,401 people, 10,937 households, and 7,798 families residing in the county. The population density is 23/km² (60/mi²). There are 11,775 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (26/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.06% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,937 households out of which 31.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% are married couples living together, 8.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% are non-families. 25.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,544, and the median income for a family is $40,855. Males have a median income of $30,951 versus $20,634 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,954. 11.10% of the population and 8.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.70% of those under the age of 18 and 8.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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