Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Bartholomew County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 76,794 and a population density of 72 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 84,447 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was created 205 years ago in 1821.
County Snapshot
Bartholomew County at a glance
Bartholomew County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Indiana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
ColumbusPopulation 48,445
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bartholomew County
| Population | 84,447 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Area | 1060 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.64% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.36% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2060,-85.8976 |
| Named for | Joseph Bartholomew |
| Altitude | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Capital | Columbus |
| Establishment | February 12, 1821 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:47:11 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Bartholomew County is located at 39°12'21"N 85°53'51"W (39.2059700, -85.8976000). It has 6 neighbors: Brown County, Decatur County, Jackson County, Jennings County, Johnson County and Shelby County.
Bartholomew County map
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The largest city of Bartholomew County is Columbus with a population of 48,445. Other cities include, Hope population 2,248, Elizabethtown population 540, Hartsville population 404 and Clifford population 252. See all Bartholomew County cities & populated places.
Bartholomew County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bartholomew County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 48,445 | The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. |
| Hope | 2,248 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 540 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Hartsville | 404 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Clifford | 252 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Jonesville | 195 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Bethany | 88 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
Weather
Rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bartholomew County
Official Website- Columbus
Demographics
The population of Bartholomew County increased by 9.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76,794 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,620 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 79,001 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 79,655 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 80,497 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81,458 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 82,231 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 82,213 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 82,722 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 83,779 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 84,447 | 0.79% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 966,183 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Indianapolis | 877,903 | The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. |
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| Fort Wayne | 272,398 | The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. |
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| Hendricks County | 173,251 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Porter County | 170,980 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
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