Hendricks County, Indiana
Hendricks County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Hendricks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 145,448 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 173,251 inhabitants. Its county seat is Danville. The county was created 202 years ago in 1823.
County Snapshot
Hendricks County at a glance
Hendricks County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
PlainfieldPopulation 36,275
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hendricks County
| Population | 173,251 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Area | 1059 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.46% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.54% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7695,-86.5100 |
| Named for | William Hendricks |
| Altitude | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Capital | Danville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1824 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:59:53 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 164 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Hendricks County is located at 39°46'10"N 86°30'36"W (39.7695200, -86.5099800). It has 4 neighbors: Morgan County, Putnam County, Boone County and Montgomery County.
Hendricks County map
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The largest city of Hendricks County is Plainfield with a population of 36,275. Other cities include, Brownsburg population 27,597, Avon population 19,361, Danville population 10,241 and Pittsboro population 3,812. See all Hendricks County cities & populated places.
Hendricks County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hendricks County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 36,275 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Brownsburg | 27,597 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Avon | 19,361 | Town in Indiana |
| Danville | 10,241 | Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States |
| Pittsboro | 3,812 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Clayton | 1,032 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Coatesville | 562 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
| North Salem | 539 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Lizton | 490 | Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States |
| Amo | 432 | Town in Indiana |
| Stilesville | 340 | Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hendricks County
Official Website- Danville
Demographics
The population of Hendricks County increased by 16.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 145,448 | - | census |
| 2011 | 148,664 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 150,735 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 153,555 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 155,845 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 157,776 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 160,376 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 163,622 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 166,908 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 170,311 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 173,251 | 1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Hendricks County (4)
People born in Hendricks County, including politician Barzilla W. Clark, mayor Jesse Edwards, historian Gayle Thornbrough, .
More notable people
- Charles Ethelbert Claypool (American politician) he was born in 07/12/1861
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|---|---|---|
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