Jefferson County, Indiana

Jefferson County: County in Indiana, United States

About

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,428 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,110 inhabitants. Its county seat is Madison. The county was created 213 years ago in 1810.

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

Quick Facts about Jefferson County

Population : 32,110 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
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Area : 940 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.62%
Land as percent of area : 99.38%
Named for : Thomas Jefferson
Capital : Madison
Establishment : November 11, 1810
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 10:21:45 (29th March 2024)
Density : 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.99% (2010-2020)
Jefferson County Indiana Courthouse image
Jefferson County Indiana Courthouse
Jefferson County Indiana Courthouse image

Geography

Jefferson County is located at 38°47'9"N 85°26'19"W (38.7858200, -85.4385700). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Jennings County, Scott County, Switzerland County, Carroll County and Trimble County.

Jefferson County map

The largest city of Jefferson County is Madison with a population of 11,750. Other cities include, Smyrna population 1,068 and Brooksburg population 80. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.

Jefferson County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
North Madison 12,435 Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio
Madison 11,750 County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
Hanover 3,493 Town in Indiana, United States
Kent 1,650 Township in Warren County, Indiana
Lancaster 1,494 Township in Wells County, Indiana
Saluda 1,374 Township in Jefferson County, Indiana
Smyrna 1,068 Human settlement in United States of America
Dupont 327 Town in Indiana
Brooksburg 80 Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Jefferson County has 6 neighbours.

  • Madison

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 0.99% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 32,428 - census
2011 32,272 -0.48% estimation process
2012 32,436 0.51% estimation process
2013 32,390 -0.14% estimation process
2014 32,402 0.04% estimation process
2015 32,297 -0.33% estimation process
2016 32,230 -0.21% estimation process
2017 32,013 -0.68% estimation process
2018 32,157 0.45% estimation process
2019 32,308 0.47% estimation process
2020 32,110 -0.62% estimation process

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People born in Jefferson County (2)

People born in Jefferson County, including Illinois politician Frank Buchanan, Medal of Honor recipient Coron D. Evans, .

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