Washington County, Indiana

Washington County: County in Indiana, United States

About

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,262 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,213 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salem. The county was created 210 years ago in 1813.

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

Quick Facts about Washington County

Population : 28,213 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
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Area : 1337 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.56%
Land as percent of area : 99.44%
Named for : George Washington
Capital : Salem
Establishment : January 01, 1814
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:16:37 (21st December 2024)
Density : 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.17% (2010-2020)
Salem IN Courthouse image
Salem IN Courthouse
Salem IN Courthouse image
Salem IN Courthouse image

Geography

Washington County is located at 38°35'60"N 86°6'19"W (38.5999800, -86.1053100). It has 8 neighbors: Clark County, Crawford County, Floyd County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Orange County and Scott County.

Washington County map

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The largest city of Washington County is New Pekin with a population of 1,392. Other cities include, Blue River population 1,181, Campbellsburg population 587 and Little York population 191. See all Washington County cities & populated places.

Washington County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.

City Name Population Title
Salem 6,217 City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
New Pekin 1,392 City in Washington County, Indiana, United States
Blue River 1,181 City in United States of America
Campbellsburg 587 City in Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
Little York 191 City in Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
Livonia 120 Town in Washington County, Indiana, United States
Saltillo 93 Town in Indiana, United States

Washington County has 8 neighbours.

  • Salem

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 0.17% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,262 - census
2011 28,196 -0.23% estimation process
2012 27,913 -1.01% estimation process
2013 27,779 -0.48% estimation process
2014 27,886 0.38% estimation process
2015 27,774 -0.4% estimation process
2016 27,728 -0.17% estimation process
2017 27,771 0.15% estimation process
2018 27,932 0.58% estimation process
2019 28,036 0.37% estimation process
2020 28,213 0.63% estimation process

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People born in Washington County (5)

People born in Washington County, including politician Abraham J. Hostetler, politician, businessman, author Arthur Armstrong Denny, mayor Thos. E. Sherwood, .

List

  • Edgar D. Bush (American politician) he was born in 03/02/1873
  • Philo Boyden (American pharmacist and politician) he was born in 01/01/1829

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