Carroll County, Indiana facts for kids
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Carroll County
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Carroll County courthouse in Delphi
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Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | 17 January 1828 (authorized) 28 April 1828 (organized) |
| Named for | Charles Carroll of Carrollton |
| Seat | Delphi |
| Largest city | Delphi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 375.02 sq mi (971.3 km2) |
| • Land | 372.22 sq mi (964.0 km2) |
| • Water | 2.80 sq mi (7.3 km2) 0.75%% |
| Population | |
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20,127 |
| • Density | 54.1/sq mi (20.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Indiana county number 8 | |
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 20,155. The county seat is Delphi.
Carroll County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Carroll County was formed in 1828 and named for Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, who died in 1832. The county seat of Delphi was established the same year by General Samuel Milroy. The Wabash and Erie Canal, built through the county in 1840 and operating until the early 1870s, is among the county's most significant historical legacies.
Courthouse
The current Carroll County courthouse was designed by Elmer E. Dunlap of Indianapolis, who also designed the Spencer County courthouse. It was constructed by A. E. Kemmer at a cost of about $250,000 from 1916 to 1917. The exterior is understated, but the interior is surprisingly elaborate, including a stained glass dome over a mosaic tile floor.
This building is the county's third courthouse. The first was built in 1831-1838. It was replaced by a brick structure in 1856; this building was designed by M. J. McBird of Logansport and had a tower at each corner, including a clock tower. The 730-pound bell from the first courthouse was made in Cincinnati in 1836 and given by Sheriff Samuel Davis Gresham, and was used in the second courthouse until 1916. While the bell was in transit to Lafayette by boat, the boat sank; the bell was later recovered from the Ohio River. It was later sold, but was returned to Carroll County in 1967.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 375.02 square miles (971.3 km2), of which 372.22 square miles (964.0 km2) (or 99.25%) is land and 2.80 square miles (7.3 km2) (or 0.75%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Cass County (northeast)
- Howard County (east)
- Clinton County (south)
- Tippecanoe County (southwest)
- White County (northwest)
Cities and towns
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Major highways
U.S. Route 421
Indiana State Road 18
Indiana State Road 22
Indiana State Road 25
Indiana State Road 29
Indiana State Road 39
Indiana State Road 75
Indiana State Road 218
Railroads
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Winamac Southern Railway
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in Delphi have ranged from a low of 17 °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 1963 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.94 inches (49 mm) in February to 4.16 inches (106 mm) in July.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,611 | — | |
| 1840 | 7,819 | 385.4% | |
| 1850 | 11,015 | 40.9% | |
| 1860 | 13,489 | 22.5% | |
| 1870 | 16,152 | 19.7% | |
| 1880 | 18,345 | 13.6% | |
| 1890 | 20,021 | 9.1% | |
| 1900 | 19,953 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 17,970 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 16,315 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 15,049 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 15,410 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 16,010 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 16,934 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 17,734 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 19,722 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 18,809 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 20,165 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 20,155 | 0.0% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 19,856 | −1.5% | |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 20,155 people, 7,900 households, and 5,678 families residing in the county. The population density was 54.1 inhabitants per square mile (20.9/km2). There were 9,472 housing units at an average density of 25.4 per square mile (9.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.8% white, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 29.7% were German, 14.7% were American, 12.6% were Irish, and 8.8% were English.
Of the 7,900 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.1% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.9 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $60,420. Males had a median income of $46,241 versus $29,541 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,163. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools in Carroll County are administered by the Carroll Consolidated School District and the Delphi Community School Corporation.
High schools and middle schools
- Delphi Community High School [1]
- Delphi Community Middle School [2]
- Carroll Consolidated School [3]
Elementary schools
- Carroll Elementary School [4]
- Delphi Community Elementary School [5]
