Parke County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Parke County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18121
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 444.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 449.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.774250
- Longitude
- -87.196950
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,351
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,700
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,269 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 0.5% |
| White | 15,509 | 94.9% |
| Black | 268 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,632 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 0.5% |
| White | 12,015 | 94.6% |
| Black | 300 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,406
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,266
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,486
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,503 | 94.5% |
| Black | 261 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,414
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,365 | 14.5% |
| Republican | 4,862 | 51.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,113 | 33.1% |
| Other | 74 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,683 | 49.7% |
| Female | 4,725 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,451 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 0.9% |
| Black | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,472
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,064 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 33.3% |
| Black | 6 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 23.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,287 | 48.8% |
| Female | 2,182 | 46.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,772 (32.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,784 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,657
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $155,550
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $782
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.