Jennings County, IN in Profile
Part of: North Vernon IN, Micropolitan Area
Part of: Indianapolis-Anderson-Columbus IN, Combined Statistical Area
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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 74.5 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 2006 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $33,994. Per capita income grew by 6.8% between 1996 and 2006 (adjusted for inflation).

People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
ValueRank in U.S.Industry Overview (2006)
(By Place of Work)
ValueRank in U.S.
Population (2007)28,1061476Covered Employment7,8891625
   Growth (%) since 199018.8%1051   Avg wage per job$31,0161160
Households (2000)10,1341503Manufacturing - % all jobs in County27.2%369
Labor Force (persons) (2007)13,6761470   Avg wage per job$33,9941674
Unemployment Rate (2007)5.11144Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County13.7%29
Per Capita Personal Income (2006)$26,5811748   Avg wage per job$31,1862572
Median Household Income (2005)$42,735847Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County0.0%2174
Poverty Rate (2005)10.82340   Avg wage per job$02175
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)76.21,902Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County1.4%2569
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)8.42,951   Avg wage per job$31,0812134

Population Over TimeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
200728,10614760.01%301,621,157
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 2007NumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
Net Domestic Migration (chg 2006/2007)-201620  
Net International Migration (chg 2006/2007)71753<0.01%1,037,657
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)14210820.01%1,828,681
Births39114400.01%4,278,899
Deaths24916030.01%2,450,218
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Estimates by Age in 2006NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Preschool (0 to 4) 1,9691369 6.9% 6.8%
School Age (5 to 17) 5,5681347 19.6% 17.8%
College Age (18 to 24) 2,0491684 7.2% 9.8%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 8,5111357 29.9% 28.1%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 7,2031478 25.3% 25.0%
Older (65 plus) 3,1731753 11.1% 12.4%
Median Age 36.12345 Median Age = 36.4
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC.
Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2006NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone6021270.2%1.0%
Asian Alone9716850.3%4.4%
Black Alone28118911.0%12.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone027390.0%0.2%
White Alone27,801136497.6%80.1%
Two or More Race Groups23415920.8%1.6%
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
Non-Hispanic or Latino28,118141898.8%85.2%
Hispanic or Latino35519741.2%14.8%
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.
2006 Housing Units (estimate)12,6381511  
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 2007UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed86100.0%100.0%$9,280
   Single Family86100.0%70.0%$9,280
   Two Family00.0%2.0%$0
   Three & Four Family00.0%2.3%$0
   Five Families and More00.0%25.7%$0
Source: US Census Bureau
Median IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Median household income in 2005$42,73584792.4%
Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation)$44,81587194.1%
5-year percent change 2000 to 2005-4.6%1287 
Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Per capita income - 2006$26,581174872.4%
Per capita income - 1996 (adj. for inflation)$24,899139580.2%
Per capita income - 1986 (adj. for inflation)$19,100239667.2%
Per capita income - 1976 (adj. for inflation)$16,982228471.0%
10-year % change6.8%2441 
20-year % change39.2%583 
30-year % change56.5%921 
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2006 ($000)Number5-Year % Change (adj*)Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work$358,2462.0%2352
Minus:     Contributions for government social insurance$42,5274.1%2483
 Personal contributions for government social insurance$22,9836.1%2595
 Employer contributions for government social insurance$19,5441.8%2268
Plus:       Adjustment for residence$191,76124.1%734
Equals:   Net Earnings by Place of Residence$507,4809.2%1470
Plus:      Dividends, rent, interest$59,671-26.8%2435
Plus:      Transfer payments$176,34521.7%953
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence$743,4967.5%1351
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty EstimatesNumberRank in U.S.5-Year % ChangeRank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2005
In 2000
10.8
8.6
2340
2527
--
 25.6%
--
 686
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2005
In 2000
 16.1
12.1
2136
2470
--
 33.1%
--
 349
Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2007Number% of U.S.U.S.Rank in U.S.
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
13,676
1.2%
-6.1%
0.01%
-
-
153,124,000
5.7%
12.3%
1470
1896
2629
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
12,977
2.6%
-8.4%
0.01%
-
-
146,047,000
7.0%
12.7%
1474
1773
2768
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
699
-18.9%
76.1%
0.01%
-
-
7,078,000
-15.5%
5.0%
1454
2039
204
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
5.1
-20.3%
88.9%
110.87%
-
-
4.6
-20.7%
-6.1%
1144
1970
69
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
20064237,887$31,0191,15972.9%
20054258,039$30,6001,19772.9%
20044208,344$30,3281,26572.2%
20034238,178$29,9951,27972.5%
20024187,800$30,2241,18873.4%
20014358,563$29,2281,34770.9%
20004328,784$29,2891,30070.8%
19994358,720$28,8981,36971.3%
19984358,314$28,1561,48371.2%
19974278,182$26,9161,61069.4%
19964048,123$26,2351,65770.4%
10-Year Change19-236$4,784  
10-Year Percent Change4.7%-2.9%18.2%  
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 2006 (NAICS)
EstablishmentsJobsPct Dist.
in County
Annual Average Wage
Per Job
Rank in
U.S.
Total Covered Employment and Wages4247,889100.0%$31,0161,160
Private3856,65684.4%$30,8921,064
Agri., forestry, hunting300.0%$01,663
Mining200.0%$01,152
Construction636848.7%$40,164552
Manufacturing422,14727.2%$33,9941,674
Wholesale trade192022.6%$28,8642,013
Retail trade616878.7%$18,9171,908
Transportation, warehousing221,07813.7%$31,1862,572
Utilities3200.3%$28,1981,429
Information5320.4%$26,9051,962
Finance and Insurance281091.4%$31,0812,134
Real Estate, rental, leasing15500.6%$18,8581,804
Professional, technical services2100.0%$02,406
Mgmt. of companies, enterprises200.0%$01,114
Administrative, waste services151762.2%$83,0945
Educational services117129.0%$33,360484
Health care, social assistance3200.0%$02,175
Arts, entertainment, recreation4300.4%$11,1261,813
Accommodation and food services284675.9%$11,361958
Other services, exc. public admin.281151.5%$18,8201,772
Public administration22200.3%$47,168395
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 2006 (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$358,246$31,1841,32111,488100.0%100.0%
 Wage and Salary$266,937$30,6891,1238,69875.7%80.3%
 Proprietors$26,175$9,3822,3502,79024.3%19.7%
      Farm$3,324$5,3871,2386175.4%1.2%
      Nonfarm$22,851$10,5162,5742,17318.9%18.5%
 Farm$6,795$9,5571,3447116.2%1.6%
 Nonfarm$351,451$32,6111,32710,77793.8%98.4%
 Private$294,221$31,1481,1209,44682.2%84.9%
 Forestry, fishing, etc. *DN/AN/ADD0.6%
21 MiningDN/AN/ADD0.5%
22 Utilities$4,665$179,42357260.2%0.3%
23 Construction$38,862$35,4587631,0969.5%6.5%
31-33 Manufacturing$95,608$43,2221,6562,21219.3%8.3%
42 Wholesale Trade$8,621$30,9002,0142792.4%3.7%
44-45 Retail Trade$19,679$17,6972,1371,1129.7%10.8%
48 49 Trans. and warehousing$42,921$33,4541,3101,28311.2%3.2%
51 Information$1,134$26,3721,963430.4%2.0%
52 Finance and insurance$4,113$26,3652,0791561.4%4.7%
53 Real Estate and rental and leasing$2,681$8,5381,7683142.7%4.3%
54 Professional, technical servicesDN/AN/ADD6.6%
55 Management of companies, enterprisesDN/AN/ADD1.1%
56 Administrative and waste services$19,169$53,100173613.1%6.0%
61 Educational servicesDN/AN/ADD2.1%
62 Health care, social assistanceDN/AN/ADD9.9%
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation$871$10,7531,167810.7%2.0%
72 Accommodation and food services$8,192$15,0045005464.8%6.7%
81 Other services, exc. public admin.$12,540$18,0431,0476956.0%5.7%
NA Gov. and gov. enterprises$57,230$42,9981,3311,33111.6%13.5%
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: May 08, 2008 at 17:23