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 210 years ago in 1813.

Switzerland County locator map
Location of Switzerland County on Indiana map.

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 : 12:59:23 (21st December 2024)
Density : 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.04% (2010-2020)
Switzerland County Courthouse image
Switzerland County Courthouse
Switzerland County Courthouse image
Switzerland County Courthouse image

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

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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

Switzerland County has 2 neighbours.

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

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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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