Jennings County, IN in Profile
Part of: North Vernon IN, Micropolitan Area
Part of: Indianapolis-Anderson-Columbus IN, Combined Statistical Area
Stats IN
Map of Jennings CountyJennings County is one of about 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the United States. It has 377.2 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 74.3 per square mile. In the last three decades of the 1900s its population grew by 41.6%. On the 2000 census form, 98.9% of the population reported only one race, with 0.7% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 0.7% Hispanic (of any race). The average household size is 2.67 persons compared to an average family size of 3.07 persons.

In 2008 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $35,571. Per capita income grew by 5.9% between 1997 and 2007 (adjusted for inflation).

People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
ValueRank in U.S.Industry Overview (2008)
(By Place of Work)
ValueRank in U.S.
Population (2008)28,0401484Covered Employment7,6961641
   Growth (%) since 199018.5%1086   Avg wage per job$32,7401286
Households (2000)10,1341503Manufacturing - % all jobs in County25.2%386
Labor Force (persons) (2008)13,9481464   Avg wage per job$35,5711742
Unemployment Rate (2008)7.1705Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County12.9%32
Per Capita Personal Income (2007)$27,2021952   Avg wage per job$34,1802374
Median Household Income (2007)$42,6341296Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in CountyDN/A
Poverty Rate (2007)11.92057   Avg wage per jobDN/A
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)76.21,902Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County1.5%2495
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)8.42,951   Avg wage per job$34,0952013

Population Over TimeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
200828,04014840.01%304,059,724
200027,55414650.01%281,421,906
199023,66115060.01%248,790,925
198022,85415020.01%226,542,250
197019,45415060.01%203,302,037
1990 to 2000 % change16.5%835 13.1%
1980 to 2000 % change20.6%1049 24.2%
1970 to 2000 % change41.6%1054 38.4%
Source: US Census Bureau
Components of Population Change in 2008NumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
Net Domestic Migration (chg 2007/2008)-2012600  
Net International Migration (chg 2007/2008)51837<0.01%888,825
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)14411040.01%1,880,567
Births38714470.01%4,328,543
Deaths24316200.01%2,447,976
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Estimates by Age in 2008NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Preschool (0 to 4) 1,9471417 6.9% 6.9%
School Age (5 to 17) 5,3451355 19.1% 17.4%
College Age (18 to 24) 1,9131717 6.8% 9.8%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 8,1011392 28.9% 27.4%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 7,3861473 26.3% 25.7%
Older (65 plus) 3,3481726 11.9% 12.8%
Median Age 37.22158 Median Age = 36.8
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC.
Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2008NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone6720770.2%1.0%
Asian Alone10216440.4%4.5%
Black Alone29919321.1%12.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone124600.0%0.2%
White Alone27,321138397.4%79.8%
Two or More Race Groups25015950.9%1.7%
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
Non-Hispanic or Latino27,611143998.5%84.6%
Hispanic or Latino42919111.5%15.4%
Source: US Census Bureau
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2000
(can be of any race)
NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Hispanic19321970.7%12.5%
    Mexican11820870.4%7.3%
    Cuban320170.0%0.4%
    Puerto Rican1816490.1%1.2%
    Other5422770.2%3.6%
White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone)26,745132597.1%69.1%
Source: US Census Bureau
Households in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct All Hhlds
in County
Pct All Hhlds
in U.S.
Total Households10,1341503100.0%100.0%
  Family Households7,604145075.0%68.1%
    Married with Children2,795135927.6%23.5%
    Married without Children3,361147233.2%28.1%
    Single Parents89814738.9%9.2%
    Other55015825.4%7.1%
  Non-family Households2,530162625.0%31.9%
    Living Alone2,088168120.6%25.8%
Average Household Size2.67553  
Average Family Household Size3.07973  
Source: US Census Bureau
Housing Units in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct All HU
in County
Pct All HU
in U.S.
2008 Housing Units (estimate)12,7301520  
Total Housing Units11,4691531100.0%100.0%
  Occupied10,134150388.4%91.0%
    Owner Occupied8,016145469.9%60.2%
    Renter Occupied2,118162718.5%30.8%
  Vacant1,335155711.6%9.0%
    For seasonal or recreational use46211624.0%3.1%
Source: US Census Bureau
Residential Building Permits in 2008UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed57100.0%100.0%$6,804
   Single Family57100.0%63.5%$6,804
   Two Family00.0%1.9%$0
   Three & Four Family00.0%1.9%$0
   Five Families and More00.0%32.7%$0
Source: US Census Bureau
Median IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Median household income in 2007$42,634129684.0%
Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation)$47,57887194.1%
5-year percent change 2000 to 2007-10.4%2942 
Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Per capita income - 2007$27,202195270.4%
Per capita income - 1997 (adj. for inflation)$25,690148878.5%
Per capita income - 1987 (adj. for inflation)$19,900234867.1%
Per capita income - 1977 (adj. for inflation)$17,580232169.4%
10-year % change5.9%2497 
20-year % change36.7%873 
30-year % change54.7%1055 
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2007 ($000)Number5-Year % Change (adj*)Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work$369,6743.9%2422
Minus:     Contributions for government social insurance$43,9805.3%2408
 Personal contributions for government social insurance$23,9207.5%2485
 Employer contributions for government social insurance$20,0602.7%2253
Plus:       Adjustment for residence$195,31518.3%1034
Equals:   Net Earnings by Place of Residence$521,0098.7%1888
Plus:      Dividends, rent, interest$67,765-11.1%1894
Plus:      Transfer payments$174,97011.7%2130
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence$763,7447.3%1869
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty EstimatesNumberRank in U.S.5-Year % ChangeRank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2007
In 2000
11.9
8.6
2057
2527
--
 38.4%
--
 290
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2007
In 2000
 17.3
12.1
1936
2470
--
 43.0%
--
 172
Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2008Number% of U.S.U.S.Rank in U.S.
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
13,948
0.7%
-5.5%
0.01%
-
-
154,287,000
5.3%
12.1%
1464
1948
2616
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
12,956
-0.1%
-10.3%
0.01%
-
-
145,362,000
5.5%
10.6%
1465
2105
2796
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
992
12.0%
223.1%
0.01%
-
-
8,924,000
1.7%
43.7%
1293
935
48
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
7.1
10.9%
238.1%
122.41%
-
-
5.8
-3.3%
28.9%
705
833
8
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Educational Attainment: Census 2000NumberPercent of Population 25+Rank of % in U.S.U.S. % of Population 25+
Total Population 25 and Older17,709 100.0% 100.0%
    Less Than 9th Grade1,473 8.3%1,4657.5%
    9th to 12th, No Diploma2,749 15.5%1,05112.1%
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)8,313 46.9%8828.6%
    Some College, No Degree2,909 16.4%2,55221.0%
    Associate Degree786 4.4%2,2506.3%
    Bachelor's Degree1,044 5.9%2,82315.5%
    Graduate or Professional Degree435 2.5%2,9908.9%
Source: US Census Bureau
Workers Living in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total12,9621,390100.0% 
    Working in County7,2251,50755.7%2,295
    Working Elsewhere5,7371,01344.3%845
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
People Working in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total9,2791,543100.0% 
    Living in County7,2251,50777.9%1,578
    Living Elsewhere2,0541,52822.1%1,552
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Commuting Flows in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere)7,7911,223100%
Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere)-3,6832,522 
Largest Single Inflow :   Jackson County, IN475 6.1%
Largest Single Outflow :Bartholomew County, IN3,022 38.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS)EstablishmentsJobsAverage Wage
Per Job (*adj)
Rank in
U.S.
Pct of U.S.
Avg Wage
20084427,696$32,7401,33371.9%
20074387,925$32,6541,36170.7%
20064247,889$33,1251,20772.9%
20054278,041$32,6781,24472.9%
20044218,346$32,3871,31272.2%
20034258,181$32,0321,32672.5%
20024217,801$32,2791,23573.4%
20014368,565$31,2131,39470.9%
20004338,787$31,2781,30070.8%
19994378,721$30,8621,36971.3%
19984368,315$30,0701,48371.2%
10-Year Change6-619$2,670  
10-Year Percent Change1.4%-7.4%8.9%  
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available; Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2008 (NAICS)
EstablishmentsJobsPct Dist.
in County
Annual Average Wage
Per Job
Rank in
U.S.
Total Covered Employment and Wages4427,696100.0%$32,7401,286
Private3986,35582.6%$32,5971,154
Agri., forestry, hunting4DDDN/A
Mining2DDDN/A
Construction607589.8%$42,924675
Manufacturing421,93625.2%$35,5711,742
Wholesale trade212032.6%$28,6542,209
Retail trade726788.8%$21,5341,342
Transportation, warehousing3399412.9%$34,1802,374
Utilities3210.3%$32,3521,412
Information4280.4%$24,0922,271
Finance and Insurance271121.5%$34,0952,013
Real Estate, rental, leasing14540.7%$22,5721,484
Professional, technical services20871.1%$45,885864
Mgmt. of companies, enterprisesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Administrative, waste services171972.6%$72,9636
Educational services127649.9%$34,949599
Health care, social assistance33DDDN/A
Arts, entertainment, recreation3280.4%$11,1911,906
Accommodation and food services263774.9%$11,2911,347
Other services, exc. public admin.281031.3%$20,1571,795
Public administration242212.9%$36,4941,361
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.
Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2007 (by place of work)
Earnings ($000)Avg Earnings
Per Job
Rank in U.S.JobsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
 Total by place of work$369,674$32,7961,48111,272100.0%100.0%
 Wage and Salary$272,892$31,2381,3138,73677.5%80.0%
 Proprietors$30,852$12,1662,1432,53622.5%20.0%
      Farm$7,557$12,3281,1806135.4%1.2%
      Nonfarm$23,295$12,1142,4041,92317.1%18.8%
 Farm$11,475$16,4631,2456976.2%1.6%
 Nonfarm$358,199$33,8721,39010,57593.8%98.4%
 Private$296,752$32,2731,2569,19581.6%85.0%
 Forestry, fishing, etc. *DN/AN/ADD0.6%
21 MiningDN/AN/ADD0.5%
22 Utilities$5,267$202,57749260.2%0.3%
23 Construction$40,068$36,9977461,0839.6%6.4%
31-33 Manufacturing$96,425$44,1511,7502,18419.4%8.0%
42 Wholesale Trade$8,663$32,9391,9852632.3%3.7%
44-45 Retail Trade$20,701$19,0972,1201,0849.6%10.7%
48 49 Trans. and warehousing$47,093$34,7811,4141,35412.0%3.3%
51 Information$913$23,4102,305390.3%2.0%
52 Finance and insurance$4,602$26,7562,2941721.5%4.7%
53 Real Estate and rental and leasing$3,113$12,2081,2562552.3%4.5%
54 Professional, technical services$6,794$34,1411,1181991.8%6.6%
55 Management of companies, enterprises$0N/AN/A00.0%1.1%
56 Administrative and waste services$14,919$39,784683753.3%6.2%
61 Educational servicesDN/AN/ADD2.1%
62 Health care, social assistanceDN/AN/ADD10.1%
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation$812$11,7681,115690.6%2.1%
72 Accommodation and food services$7,445$14,3739625184.6%6.8%
81 Other services, exc. public admin.$12,820$19,8151,1916475.7%5.6%
NA Gov. and gov. enterprises$61,447$44,5271,2941,38012.2%13.4%
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
L = Less than 10 jobs, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable.
* = "Other" consists of the number of jobs held by U.S. residents employed by international organizations and foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.

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Updated: October 01, 2009 at 12:17