Pulaski County, Indiana

Pulaski County (/pʊˈlæskaɪ/ pəˈlæ.ski) is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2010 U.S. census, the population was 13,402.[3] The county seat is Winamac.[4]

Pulaski County, Indiana
County
Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac
Location in the state of Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°02′N 86°41′W
Country United States
State Indiana
EstablishedFebruary 7, 1835
Named forCount Casimir Pulaski
County seatWinamac
Largest townWinamac
(population and total area)
Incorporated
Municipalities
Four towns
Government
 • TypeCounty
 • BodyBoard of Commissioners
 • CommissionerKenneth R. “Kenny” Becker
 • CommissionerJerome C. “Jerry” Locke
 • CommissionerJohn M. “Mike” McClure
Area
 • Total434.53 sq mi (1,125.4 km2)
 • Land433.65 sq mi (1,123.1 km2)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.3 km2)
Area rank25th largest county in Indiana
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,402
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,469
 • Rank84th largest county in Indiana
2,237th largest county in U.S.[1]
 • Density30.9/sq mi (11.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
46366, 46374, 46511, 46939, 46960, 46978, 46985, 46996, 47946, 47957, 47959-60
Area code574
Congressional district2nd
Indiana Senate districts5th and 18th
Indiana House of Representatives districts16th and 20th
FIPS code18-131
GNIS feature ID0446852
U.S. and State Routes
AirportArens Field
WaterwayTippecanoe River
Websitewww.pulaskionline.org
  • Indiana county number 66
Demographics (2010)[2]
White Black Asian
97.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Islander Native Other Hispanic
(any race)
0.0% 0.3% 1.6% 2.4%

History

Pulaski County was organized in 1835.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 434.53 square miles (1,125.4 km2), of which 433.65 square miles (1,123.1 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.88 square miles (2.3 km2) (or 0.20%) is water.[6]

Major highways

Railroads

Adjacent counties

Municipalities

Towns

The municipalities in Pulaski County, and their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

Townships

The 12 townships of Pulaski County, with their populations as of the 2010 Census, are:

Education

Public schools in Pulaski County are administered by four districts:

  • Eastern Pulaski Community Schools
  • West Central School Corporation
  • Culver Community Schools
  • North Judson-San Pierre Schools

High Schools

  • Winamac Community High School
  • West Central High School

Middle Schools

  • Winamac Community Middle School
  • West Central Middle School

Elementary Schools

  • Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
  • West Central Elementary School

Hospitals
  • Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac – 25 beds

Climate and weather
Winamac, Indiana
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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[7]

In recent years, average temperatures in Winamac have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −29 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 102 °F (39 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.68 inches (43 mm) in February to 4.09 inches (104 mm) in June.[7]

Government
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 county council is the fiscal-legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four members are elected from county districts, and three are elected at-large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also 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.[8][9]

Board of Commissioners: The executive-legislative body of the county is the board of commissioners. The commissioners represent geographic districts, but are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with adopting and executing legislation, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[8][9]

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[9]

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[9]

Pulaski County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and in 2016 was represented by Jackie Walorski in the United States Congress.[10]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 70.6% 3,854 24.3% 1,327 5.1% 278
2012 62.3% 3,366 35.2% 1,899 2.5% 134
2008 56.8% 3,388 41.4% 2,466 1.8% 110
2004 67.6% 3,797 31.2% 1,750 1.2% 67
2000 63.4% 3,497 34.8% 1,919 1.9% 102
1996 50.0% 2,693 37.3% 2,010 12.8% 688
1992 45.8% 2,712 33.0% 1,950 21.2% 1,254
1988 62.1% 3,677 37.4% 2,213 0.5% 27
1984 66.9% 4,167 32.3% 2,008 0.8% 51
1980 62.1% 3,916 33.2% 2,092 4.8% 302
1976 54.2% 3,586 42.5% 2,813 3.3% 216
1972 69.0% 4,243 30.3% 1,863 0.7% 40
1968 54.8% 3,361 33.8% 2,071 11.4% 701
1964 48.3% 3,202 51.4% 3,408 0.4% 24
1960 57.7% 3,905 40.6% 2,746 1.8% 120
1956 62.1% 4,117 36.5% 2,424 1.4% 92
1952 63.1% 4,030 35.1% 2,244 1.8% 113
1948 50.7% 3,039 45.7% 2,736 3.6% 217
1944 55.0% 3,206 43.1% 2,509 1.9% 111
1940 52.7% 3,472 45.9% 3,021 1.4% 95
1936 45.4% 2,780 53.5% 3,274 1.1% 66
1932 39.5% 2,226 58.3% 3,286 2.3% 129
1928 56.4% 2,738 42.0% 2,040 1.5% 74
1924 55.0% 2,725 39.4% 1,953 5.5% 274
1920 53.9% 2,740 43.8% 2,228 2.3% 117
1916 46.8% 1,474 44.0% 1,387 9.2% 289
1912 24.8% 729 42.6% 1,250 32.6% 957
1908 44.3% 1,561 52.0% 1,832 3.7% 130
1904 48.6% 1,729 46.3% 1,648 5.1% 180
1900 42.5% 1,501 54.1% 1,909 3.4% 119
1896 40.0% 1,345 58.4% 1,964 1.7% 56
1892 36.8% 986 50.5% 1,352 12.7% 341
1888 45.0% 1,223 53.1% 1,446 1.9% 52

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1840561—
18502,595362.6%
18605,711120.1%
18707,80136.6%
18809,85126.3%
189011,23314.0%
190014,03324.9%
191013,312−5.1%
192012,385−7.0%
193011,195−9.6%
194012,0567.7%
195012,4933.6%
196012,8372.8%
197012,534−2.4%
198013,2585.8%
199012,643−4.6%
200013,7558.8%
201013,402−2.6%
2018 (est.)12,469[12]−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2013[3]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,402 people, 5,282 households, and 3,707 families residing in the county.[17] The population density was 30.9 inhabitants per square mile (11.9/km2). There were 6,060 housing units at an average density of 14.0 per square mile (5.4/km2).[6] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were German, 12.2% were Irish, 8.6% were English, and 8.2% were American.[18]

Of the 5,282 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.8% were non-families, and 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 41.7 years.[17]

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $50,903. Males had a median income of $43,624 versus $27,131 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,491. About 13.4% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[19]

See also

References
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