Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area
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United States Census Bureau
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, is an area consisting of two counties in southwestern
Southwestern Indiana
Southwestern Indiana is a 11-county region of Indiana located at the southernmost and westernmost part of the state. As of the 2000 census, the region's combined population is 465,338. Evansville, Indiana's third largest city, is the primary hub for the region as well as the primary regional hub...
Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, anchored by the city of Jasper
Jasper, Indiana
- Strassenfest :The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August. The "Fest" is a celebration between Jasper and its German sister-city Pfaffenweiler, a small village in southwest Germany. Many citizens of Pfaffenweiler travel to Jasper around this time...
. At the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the Micropolitan area (μSA) had a population of 52,511 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 53,678). The micropolitan area covers an area of 776 mi2.
Counties
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Pike County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 12,837 people, 5,119 households, and 3,680 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 5,611 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile... |
Cities
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Jasper, Indiana - Strassenfest :The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August. The "Fest" is a celebration between Jasper and its German sister-city Pfaffenweiler, a small village in southwest Germany. Many citizens of Pfaffenweiler travel to Jasper around this time... (Principal city) |
Petersburg, Indiana Petersburg is a city in Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,383 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Pike County.Petersburg is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Towns
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Holland, Indiana Holland is a town in Cass Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. The population was 626 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Holland is located at .... Spurgeon, Indiana Spurgeon is a town in Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. The population was 207 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Spurgeon is located at .... |
Winslow, Indiana Winslow is a town in Patoka Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. The population was 864 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Winslow is located at .... |
Unincorporated places
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Hillham, Indiana Hillham is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Ireland, Indiana Ireland is an unincorporated town in Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana. The town was first named American City, but changed to Ireland when the residents found there was another town with that name already.-History:... Johnsburg, Indiana Johnsburg is an unincorporated community in Cass Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Kellerville, Indiana Kellerville is an unincorporated community in Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Mentor, Indiana Mentor is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Otwell, Indiana Otwell is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Pike County, Indiana, USA. It has a population of 434 as of the 2010 census.-Geography:... |
Portersville, Indiana Portersville is an unincorporated town in Boone Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Schnellville, Indiana Schnellville is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.-History:Schnellville was founded by a German named Henry Schnell. Henry Schnell was born October 22, 1821 in Hesse, Germany to Henry and Marie Schnell. At the age of 25, he set off to find a new place that he... Saint Anthony, Indiana Saint Anthony is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Saint Marks, Indiana Saint Marks is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Stendal, Indiana Stendal is an unincorporated community in southern Lockhart Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. It lies along State Road 257 southeast of the city of Petersburg, the county seat of Pike County. Its elevation is 610 feet , and it is located at... Velpen, Indiana Velpen is an unincorporated community in southeastern Marion Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. It's name is derived from a German immigrant named "Velpe", who founded the town along the railroad track. The town once had a general store before it was closed down and converted to a... |
Dubois County
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Ferdinand Township, Dubois County, Indiana Ferdinand Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,622.-Geography:Ferdinand Township covers an area of ; of this is water... Hall Township, Dubois County, Indiana Hall Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,109.-Geography:Hall Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Celestine* Ellsworth... Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana Harbison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,601.-Geography:Harbison Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dubois Crossroads* Haysville... Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,070.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bretzville* Kyana... |
Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,638.-Geography:Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Hall Township... Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,112.-Geography:Madison Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Ireland* Millersport... Marion Township, Dubois County, Indiana Marion Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,529.-Geography:Marion Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Harbison Township... Patoka Township, Dubois County, Indiana Patoka Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,178.-Geography:Patoka Township covers an area of ; of this is water... |
Pike County
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Demographics
At the 2000 censusCensus
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, there were 52,511 people, 19,932 households and 14,419 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 97.92% White, 0.13% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.
The median household income
Median household income
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was $39,464, and the median family income was $45,881. Males had a median income of $32,226 versus $22,248 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $18,221.