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 212 years ago in 1813.
County Snapshot
Switzerland County at a glance
Switzerland County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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
VevayPopulation 1,639
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8262,-85.0370 |
| Named for | Switzerland |
| Altitude | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Capital | Vevay |
| Establishment | January 01, 1814 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:39:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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
The largest city of Switzerland County is Vevay with a population of 1,639. Other cities include and Pleasant population 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 |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chan...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Switzerland County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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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