Greene County, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greene County
U.S. county
Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
Founded	January 5, 1821
Named for	Nathanael Greene
Seat	Bloomfield
Largest city	Linton
Area
• Total	545.92 sq mi (1,413.9 km2)
• Land	542.50 sq mi (1,405.1 km2)
• Water	3.42 sq mi (8.9 km2)  0.63%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	30,803
• Density	56.4240/sq mi (21.7854/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	8th
Indiana county number 28

Greene County is a county located in the state of Indiana in the United States. In 2020, about 30,803 people lived here. The main town where the county government is located is Bloomfield. Did you know that in 1930, the U.S. Census Bureau said that the very middle point of the entire U.S. population was in Greene County?

History of Greene County

Greene County was officially created in 1821. It was formed from land that wasn't part of any county yet, and also from a piece of Sullivan County.

The county was named after a very important person: General Nathanael Greene. He was a general during the American Revolutionary War. He led the American army in the southern part of the country. His actions helped force the British army, led by General Charles Cornwallis, to retreat. This retreat eventually led to the British surrender at Yorktown, which helped America win its independence.

Climate and Weather in Greene County

The weather in Bloomfield, Indiana, changes a lot throughout the year. In January, the average low temperature is around 18 °F (−8 °C). In July, the average high temperature reaches about 87 °F (31 °C).

However, temperatures can be much more extreme! The coldest temperature ever recorded in January was −21 °F (−29 °C) in 1963. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 106 °F (41 °C) in June 1953.

When it comes to rain and snow, May is usually the wettest month, with about 5.00 inches (127 mm) of precipitation. January is typically the driest, with around 2.20 inches (56 mm).

Education in Greene County

Greene County has five different school districts. These districts help make sure students get a good education.

• Bloomfield School District
• Eastern Greene County School District, which runs Eastern Greene High School
• Linton-Stockton School Corporation, which runs Linton-Stockton High School
• Shakamak Schools Metropolitan School District, which runs Shakamak Junior-Senior High School
• White River Valley School District, which runs White River Valley High School

Geography of Greene County

Greene County covers a total area of about 545.92 square miles (1,413.9 km²) (square miles). Most of this area, about 542.50 square miles (1,405.1 km²), is land. The rest, about 3.42 square miles (8.9 km²), is water. This means that 99.37% of the county is land and 0.63% is water.

Counties Next to Greene County

Greene County shares its borders with several other counties:

Cities in Greene County

Greene County has two main cities:

• Jasonville
• Linton

Towns in Greene County

There are also several smaller towns in Greene County:

Special Places in Greene County

These are areas that are recognized for census purposes but are not officially incorporated cities or towns:

• Owensburg
• Scotland

Other Small Communities

Greene County also has many other small, unincorporated communities:

Local Government Areas (Townships)

Greene County is divided into smaller areas called townships for local government.

Main Roads in Greene County

Several important highways run through Greene County, making it easy to travel to and from the area:

Economy and Jobs in Greene County

The Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) works to help new businesses start up and existing businesses grow in Greene County. They help bring new job opportunities to the area. They also work with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to offer special help to companies that want to open or expand in the county.

Greene County is known as a "Labor Surplus Area" and an "SBA HUB Zone." This means that businesses in the county might have an advantage when bidding on government contracts. They can also get help from federal and state programs.

If you're looking for a job, WorkOne Linton is a local office that helps people find work and screens potential employees for businesses. There are also training programs available. You can find these at the Greene County Community Learning Center, which also offers access to courses from different colleges and universities.

Population of Greene County

The population of Greene County changes over time. According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 33,165 people living in the county. There were 13,487 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

Most people in Greene County are white (98.1%). There are also smaller groups of Asian, American Indian, and Black or African American people. About 1.0% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.

In 2010, the average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.92 people. The median age of people in the county was 41.1 years old.

2020 Census Update

By the 2020 United States Census, the total population of Greene County was 30,803 people.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Greene (Indiana) para niños