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Shelby County, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°31′N 85°47′W / 39.52°N 85.79°W / 39.52; -85.79
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Shelby County
County
Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville
Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville
Map of Indiana highlighting Shelby County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°31′N 85°47′W / 39.52°N 85.79°W / 39.52; -85.79
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedDecember 31, 1821 (authorized)
1822 (organized)
Named forIsaac Shelby
SeatShelbyville
Largest cityShelbyville
Area
 • Total
412.76 sq mi (1,069.0 km2)
 • Land411.15 sq mi (1,064.9 km2)
 • Water1.61 sq mi (4.2 km2)  0.39%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
45,055
 • Estimate 
(2023)
45,231 Increase
 • Density110/sq mi (42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.co.shelby.in.us
Indiana county number 48

Shelby County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 45,055.[1] The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Shelbyville.[2]

History

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After the American Revolutionary War established US sovereignty over the territory of the upper midwest, the new federal government defined the Northwest Territory in 1787, which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest of the land as the Indiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the governor of the territory, and Vincennes was established as the capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. By December 1816 the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state.

The Native people who inhabited these areas prior to arrival of European settlers were generally resistant to the loss of their lands. As settlers pushed into the area, treaties signed by some leaders with United States representatives ceded large areas of their territory to the US. Starting in 1794, Native American titles to Indiana lands were extinguished by usurpation, purchase, or war and treaty. The United States acquired land from the Native Americans in the 1809 treaty of Fort Wayne, and by the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818, which included the future Shelby County.

The Indiana State Legislature passed a bill on December 31, 1821, that authorized the creation of four counties,[3] including Shelby. On July 1, 1822, the county was organized, beginning with selecting a site for the county seat.[4]

The new county was named for Gen. Isaac Shelby, who defeated the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain in the Revolutionary War. Shelby then became the first Governor of Kentucky. During the War of 1812, he led the army of Kentucky into Canada, and defeated the British at the decisive Battle of the Thames in 1813.

Geography

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The low, rolling hills of Shelby County are lightly carved by drainages, but are otherwise completely devoted to agriculture or urban development. The western edge of the county is drained by Sugar Creek, flowing south-southwestward into Johnson County. The central and SW parts of the county are drained by Big Blue River, flowing south-southwestward into Johnson County. The lower part of the county is drained by Flatrock River, flowing southwestward into Bartholomew County.[5] The terrain slopes to the southwest, with its highest elevations (930 feet/280 meters ASL) along the eastern part of its northern border with Hancock County.[6] According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 412.76 square miles (1,069.0 km2), of which 411.15 square miles (1,064.9 km2) (or 99.61%) is land and 1.61 square miles (4.2 km2) (or 0.39%) is water.[7]

City and towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Climate and weather

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In recent years, average temperatures in Shelbyville have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.38 inches (60 mm) in January to 4.47 inches (114 mm) in May.[8]

2010 Census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 44,436 people, 17,302 households, and 12,221 families in the county.[9] The population density was 108.1 inhabitants per square mile (41.7/km2). There were 19,080 housing units at an average density of 46.4 per square mile (17.9/km2).[7] The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% white, 1.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population.[9] In terms of ancestry, 28.5% were German, 13.1% were American, 12.2% were Irish, and 9.0% were English.[10]

Of the 17,302 households, 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.9 years.[9]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $60,824. Males had a median income of $46,325 versus $32,416 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,398. About 7.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.[11]

Government

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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 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 set 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.[12][13]

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 the acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.[12][13]

Court: Three State Trial Courts sit in the Courthouse located at 407 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. Shelby Circuit Court was established by the Indiana Constitution. Shelby Superior Courts 1 and 2 were created by Acts of the Legislature. Shelby Superior Court 2 handles the small claims. Cases are allocated between the Courts by Local Court Rules. The judges of the Shelby Circuit and Superior Courts are elected to six (6) year terms and must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana. Appeals from Shelby County Trial Courts are made to the Indiana Court of Appeals.

County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officials are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[13]

Political culture

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United States presidential election results for Shelby County, Indiana[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 14,438 73.09% 4,955 25.08% 361 1.83%
2020 14,568 72.78% 5,023 25.09% 426 2.13%
2016 12,718 70.34% 4,247 23.49% 1,115 6.17%
2012 10,978 65.50% 5,359 31.97% 423 2.52%
2008 10,333 58.70% 6,987 39.69% 282 1.60%
2004 11,397 71.11% 4,519 28.20% 111 0.69%
2000 9,590 62.64% 5,374 35.10% 346 2.26%
1996 7,778 51.37% 5,374 35.49% 1,990 13.14%
1992 8,075 49.81% 4,560 28.13% 3,576 22.06%
1988 10,176 65.14% 5,382 34.45% 63 0.40%
1984 11,056 66.92% 5,357 32.42% 109 0.66%
1980 10,496 61.20% 5,861 34.17% 793 4.62%
1976 8,918 55.22% 7,098 43.95% 134 0.83%
1972 10,794 72.44% 4,028 27.03% 78 0.52%
1968 8,574 52.84% 5,417 33.38% 2,235 13.77%
1964 7,310 44.42% 9,078 55.17% 67 0.41%
1960 9,421 56.75% 7,111 42.83% 70 0.42%
1956 9,170 58.00% 6,561 41.50% 80 0.51%
1952 8,961 57.18% 6,552 41.81% 158 1.01%
1948 6,068 45.54% 6,992 52.48% 264 1.98%
1944 6,816 49.63% 6,798 49.50% 119 0.87%
1940 7,216 47.02% 8,015 52.22% 117 0.76%
1936 6,026 40.95% 8,552 58.11% 139 0.94%
1932 5,410 38.05% 8,552 60.14% 257 1.81%
1928 7,516 56.14% 5,790 43.24% 83 0.62%
1924 6,664 51.52% 5,976 46.20% 296 2.29%
1920 6,336 47.15% 6,845 50.94% 256 1.91%
1916 3,201 42.90% 3,900 52.27% 360 4.83%
1912 1,254 17.34% 3,432 47.47% 2,544 35.19%
1908 3,529 44.54% 4,035 50.93% 359 4.53%
1904 3,660 48.21% 3,550 46.76% 382 5.03%
1900 3,291 44.76% 3,846 52.31% 216 2.94%
1896 3,219 44.62% 3,828 53.06% 167 2.31%
1892 2,664 40.65% 3,490 53.26% 399 6.09%
1888 2,877 44.41% 3,409 52.62% 192 2.96%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18306,295—
184012,00590.7%
185015,50229.1%
186019,56926.2%
187021,89211.9%
188025,25715.4%
189025,4540.8%
190026,4914.1%
191026,8021.2%
192025,982−3.1%
193026,5522.2%
194025,953−2.3%
195028,0268.0%
196034,09321.6%
197037,79710.9%
198039,8875.5%
199040,3071.1%
200043,4457.8%
201044,4362.3%
202045,0551.4%
2023 (est.)45,231[15]0.4%
US Decennial Census[16]
1790-1960[17] 1900-1990[18]
1990-2000[19] 2010[20]

Education

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School districts include:[21]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Shelby County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ The counties authorized on December 31, 1821, were Henry, Marion, Rush, and Shelby.
  4. ^ Shelby County Indiana History (1876), pp. 6-9 (accessed 14 August 2020)
  5. ^ Shelby County IN (Google Maps, accessed 14 August 2020)
  6. ^ Shelby County High Point, Indiana (PeakBagger.com, accessed 14 August 2020)
  7. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Shelbyville IN". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  9. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  11. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  12. ^ a b Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  13. ^ a b c Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
  15. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  17. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  18. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  19. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  20. ^ "Shelby County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  21. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Shelby County, IN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2024. - Text list

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