Switzerland County, Indiana
Switzerland County: County in Indiana, United States
About
Switzerland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,613 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,724 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vevay. The county was created 211 years ago in 1813.
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Quick Facts about Switzerland County
Population : | 10,724 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Indiana (United States) |
Different from : | Switzerland |
Area : | 579 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.26% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.74% |
Named for : | Switzerland |
Altitude : | 886 feet / 270 meters |
Capital : | Vevay |
Establishment : | January 01, 1814 |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 2/15/2025 - 1:32:01 AM |
Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Switzerland County is located at 38°49'34"N 85°2'13"W (38.8261600, -85.0370000). It has 2 neighbors: Jefferson County and Ohio County.
Switzerland County map
The largest city of Switzerland County is Pleasant with a population of 1,575. . See all Switzerland County cities & populated places.
Switzerland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Switzerland County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Vevay | 1,639 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Pleasant | 1,575 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
Patriot | 212 | Town in Posey Township, Indiana |
- Official Website
Official website of Switzerland County
Switzerland County has 2 neighbours.
- Jefferson County county in Indiana, United States
- Ohio County county in Indiana, United States
Demographics
The population of Switzerland County increased by 1.04% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 10,613 | - | census |
2011 | 10,632 | 0.18% | estimation process |
2012 | 10,462 | -1.62% | estimation process |
2013 | 10,598 | 1.28% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,564 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2015 | 10,614 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2016 | 10,641 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,686 | 0.42% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,731 | 0.42% | estimation process |
2019 | 10,751 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2020 | 10,724 | -0.25% | estimation process |
People born in Switzerland County (1)
American college football coach, college basketball coach (1885-1982) Ray Morrison was born in Switzerland County
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